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Geoff Williamson will cover the basic concepts in bird vocalizations and the organizing principles for learning to bird by ear.
Many experienced bird watchers say that 90% of their birding is done "by ear." For those conducting censuses and surveys, this skill is especially important, as it enables one to more efficiently and effectively recognize what birds are present on a survey route. But even the casual bird watcher will find ear-birding skills quite useful. In many situations, such as forest and marshland birding, birding by ear is valuable in locating and identifying birds when they are difficult to see. Learn about the many resources available to the person looking to acquire or improve ear-birding skills.
Geoff Williamson is active in local, state, and national birding organizations, including as secretary of the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee. Williamson is a recipient of the American Birding Association's Ludlow Griscom Award, given for outstanding contributions in regional ornithology. Williamson is also the founder of Third Coast Birding to foster an appreciation for and connection to the birds of the Great Lakes region and beyond.
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