Listening to a Continent Sing

Nine sharp PEET-sah songs from an Acadian flycatcher. He's in daytime mode, singing at a leisurely pace of about five songs per minute.

On occasion throughout the night, as if he's restless for the dawn, this song also explodes from his night roost.

Background

Ovenbird (8 songs throughout), blue-gray gnatcatcher, tufted titmouse, purple martin, red-bellied woodpecker. Some rain dripping from the trees.

Photo by Wil Hershberger