002 Common Backyard Birds

The 17 bird species introduced in this section are some of the most common species you will encounter regularly in rural and suburban yards throughout New England. Anyone interested in learning how to identify birds by their songs and calls should focus first on the bird species that you are able to observe most frequently. 

What is An Audio Guide to Identifying New England Birds By Their Sounds?

University of New Hampshire Extension Professor Matt Tarr teaches how to identify 62 common New England bird species. In addition to the most easily recognized sounds, listeners learn the habitat the bird species is most likely to be found.

Part 1A Common Backyard Birds
We're going to begin our lessons where I think everyone should begin their birding - in your own back yard and around your home.

The 17 bird species introduced in this section are some of the most common species you will encounter regularly in rural and suburban yards throughout New England. Anyone interested in learning how to identify birds by their songs and calls should focus first on the bird species that you are able to observe most frequently.

Learning how to confidently identify the birds you encounter on a regular basic provides you with a solid foundation of skills to begin recognizing and identifying other less commonly encountered bird species.