Voice of the Wild

Wildlife is all around us. Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild song. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Subscribe for email updates at go.illinois.edu/SubscribeVoiceofWild.
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Latest Episode

Headphones on! In our first bonus episode we won’t be hearing an animal’s song and learning its voice. Instead, we’ll be giving voice to a tree. We’ll be hearing about Platanus occidentalis, the American Sycamore, and it starts with a walk through the woods… 

Episode 4: Yellow-throated Warbler – Voice of the Wild

Learn the song and call of the Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) 

This bird is an early migrant and it often serenades the spring ephemerals from the tops of sycamores. It likes the tall trees of the bottomlands and its song is clear and graceful even...

Episode 3: Palm Warbler - Voice of the Wild

Learn the song and call of the Palm warbler (Setophaga palmarum). 

It's easy to get a look at this warbler as it prefers to mingle in mixed flocks on the ground. You might mistake it for a sparrow at first, but it bobs its tail as it forages and it has yellow on...

Episode 2: Northern Parula - Voice of the Wild

Learn the song and call of the Northern Parula (Setophaga americana).

This bird forages at the top of the canopy so it can be hard to spot. Luckily, it's easy to hear. It calls with gusto, often ending an ascending trill with a loud hiccup. Getting a close look at...

Episode 1: Wood Thrush - Voice of the Wild

Learn the song and call of the Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina).

This bird is in the same taxonomic family as the American Robin. It’s migratory and its breeding range includes all of Illinois. You might find it deep in the woods, where its speckled chest is...

What to Expect

Here's what to expect from the Voice of the Wild podcast. 

Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program.

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Spring Trailer

Join Voice of the Wild each Friday to learn the wild sounds that surround us. First regular episode goes live May 3rd. 


Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program.

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