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

Warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus). 

The plain vireo with a happy, jumbled song. 

Episode 1: Wood Thrush - Voice of the Wild

Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina).

The thrush that sings the North American forest's most hauntingly beautiful song. 

Note: this episode is a re-recording of an episode originally published in May of 2024

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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.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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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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