Birding by ear: How to learn the songs of nature’s symphony with some simple techniques

A western meadowlark sings its mating song Danita Delimont/Gallo Images Roots RF collection via Getty Images

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds – one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies – is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby.

A simple way to start bird-watching is to buy a feeder, a pair of binoculars and a field guide, and begin watching birds from your window.