alt Hacker NewsFellow amateur bird-liker here. Usually when you ID a bird it’ll provide you with a boatload of other recordings you can compare against if you’re unsure.
Fellow amateur bird-liker here. Usually when you ID a bird it’ll provide you with a boatload of other recordings you can compare against if you’re unsure.
You can also use these recordings to annoy birds. Play their species' song and the bird will think there's a competitor nearby, and sometimes fly close to confront the interloper.
Needless to say, don't do this too much, but it can be useful for getting a visual on certain birds (like warblers).