Episode 133: Bird Songs, Decoded

We trace the first hints of spring from fresh snow and maple taps to a deep dive on bird communication with Dr Megan Gall, a sensory ecologist who studies how sound shapes behavior. Practical tips help you build healthier feeders, steward water, and use tech without stressing wildlife.

• decoding chickadee A, B, C, D notes and what D means
• alarm vs mobbing calls and when each is used
• woodpecker drumming as non‑vocal signaling
• seasonal hormones driving song and territory
• why mockingbirds and catbirds mimic and keep learning
• ethical playback and reducing stress at feeders
• cleaning routines and spotting conjunctivitis in house finches
• positioning feeders, adding water, planting natives
• urban tips for attracting nuthatches, titmice, chickadees
• using Merlin spectrograms to see sound

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