Voice of the Wild

Voice of the Wild Podcast

If you learn to listen for them...

You will find wildlife everywhere. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Tune in every Friday to learn a new bird song, frog call, or insect noise. 

Voice of the Wild is written and narrated by Brodie Dunn, who has worked in the entomological and conservation fields for over a decade and been a birder since 2015. Voice of the Wild is a service of Extension’s Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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Episode 36: Red-Tailed Hawk – Voice of the Wild

Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). 

One of the largest and most common raptors in North America and a common sight along highways, especially in winter. 
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Eastern Bluebird

The beloved Eastern Bluebird is a conservation success story that shows the huge impact of dedicated conservation and stewardship actions.

Bonus: The Water's Edge

This bonus episode gives voice to the array of plants and animals which can only be found where the land and the water mingle.

Common True Katydid

This night-singing insect is commonly heard but seldom seen from mid to late summer.

Cedar Waxwing

The Cedar Waxwing’s high-pitched call is often heard coming from hungry flocks visiting a local stand of fruit-bearing trees.

Dark-Eyed Junco

Fleeing the chill of the arctic winter, the junco arrives in the Midwest just as our winds get brisk and the leaves start turning.

Red-Headed Woodpecker

The only midwestern woodpecker with a head that’s red from nape to throat. 

More About Birds in Illinois

Illinois Owls

Owls are not only at the top of their food chain; they are at the top of their game. Owls have one of the most unique set of tools in their predator toolkit, from eyes that can penetrate the darkness, to rotating toes to pick up the smallest of rodents. Owls are also masters of illusion and...

Talking About Illinois Birds

University of Illinois ornithologist Michael Ward discusses the plight of birds. Are the declining populations dire? Why are Midwestern migrating birds being found in shark stomachs in the Gulf of Mexico? Ward tells what is being done across the borders, in Illinois agricultural lands, and how...

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