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Episode 133: Bird Songs, Decoded
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- Under the Canopy
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- Feb 23, 2026
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- 3618
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Summary
We trace the first hints of spring from fresh snow and maple taps to a deep dive on bird communication with Dr Megan Gall, a sensory ecologist who studies how sound shapes behavior. Practical tips help you build healthier feeders, steward water, and use tech without stressing wildlife. • decoding chickadee A, B, C, D notes and what D means • alarm vs mobbing calls and when each is used • woodpecker drumming as non‑vocal signaling • seasonal hormones driving song and territory • why mockingbi...