[mou] Heard Birds
Ann and Manley Olson
a_molson@unidial.com
Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:23:01 -0600
Two experiences from yesterday that reinforce that one needs to exercise
caution when identifying birds only by vocalizations heard. I heard what
clearly sounded like an oriole,only to find it was a starling. At dusk I
heard what I first thought was a nighthawk then the brain kicked in with
"woodcock".I am sure that most of us have had similar experiences and it
is just one of many things that might help new birders. Manley Olson