South Carolina Song Birds
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They Sing in the Early Morning Light
There are over 4,000 species of birds that are considered song birds. They are capable of producing a variety of sounds commonly referred to as bird song. Evidence suggests that song birds evolved over 50 million years ago in the Australia, New Zealand area. They have since spread throughout the world. South Carolina is home to many of them.
Southern Homes
Why do they sing?
Bird song has two purposes. The first is to establish territory. The bird is identifying himself as well as signaling his whereabouts. The second use is the more obvious of the two. The male song bird is singing to attract and impress a potential mate. The songs are often long and quite melodious.
The Black-capped Chickadee sings throughout the year, but during the mating season, the male will serenade his mate with an early morning chorus. It has been known to last for up to an hour.
Listen to the Black-capped Chickadee's song. Sound Byte: Black-capped Chickadee
National Park Service
The Painted Bunting
Bird Calls are not Bird Song
Do not confuse bird song with bird calls. Bird calls are used to signal alarm or to maintain contact between a migrating flock of birds.
The Red-winged Blackbird
It's not always sweet.
Most bird songs are pleasant to hear but there are several birds that are classified as songbirds that are not so pleasant. The crow croaks and screeches, but its still considered a songbird.
The Grackle
Common Birds and Their Songs
by Lang Elliott
Common Birds and Their Songs (Book and Audio CD)
This book-audio package provides a unique introduction to fifty of the most familiar birds of North America and the songs they sing. Common Birds and Their Songs will be valuable to anyone interested in birds, from beginner to expert. It's the perfect gift for any birder - or anyone with a bird feeder.
Most Song Birds will sing throughout the year, but the chorus is the longest and the loudest during the mating season. South Carolina Residents are lucky. Many of their favorite song birds are year-round residents.
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Cardinal One Way Mirror Feeder
Cardinal One Way Mirror Feeder, Clear
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The Cardinal One Way Mirror Feeder allows you to watch the birds up close without scaring them away. It fastens to the window with two heavy-duty suction cups. It's easy to see, fill and clean. It's a must have for the avid backyard bird watcher.
Favorites.
The American Goldfinch
Canon Digital Rebel
Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - Black
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I have used a simple point and shoot camera for years. They're great for taking pictures at family gatherings and picnics, but when it came to photographing wildlife, I was always disappointed with the results. I couldn't get a close-up without compromising the quality of the picture. I started researching cameras and came up with the Canon Rebel. It's a step above the POINT and SHOOT but not so complicated that it ends up setting on the shelf.
Canon EF Telephoto Lens
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Bring the birds up close.
Signs of Spring
The American Robin
Signs of Spring
Attracting Birds to Southern Gardens
Attracting Birds to Southern Gardens
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This is an excellent book for Southern Bird Lovers. It is packed with valuable information and wonderful photographs. The descriptions of the plants and trees are detailed and list the birds they are likely to attract. It's a must have for any Southern Gardener.
Attracting Songbirds
A Quick Dip?
Peterson's Field Guide to Birds
Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America (Peterson Field Guide Series)
Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 02/17/2012)
An absolute must have for anyone with a birdfeeder and an interest in watching the birds.
Some of my Favorite Backyard Birds
The Bold and BeautifulThe American Goldfinch
The Blue Jay
The Northern Cardinal
Cheerful Singers
The European Starling
The Northern Mockingbird
The American Robin
The Shy Ones
The Eastern Bluebird
The Carolina Wren
Do you listen to the birds sing in the morning?
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wilddove6
Jun 25, 2011 @ 9:05 pm | delete
- I love bird song...and bird calls. If the world was silent and no birds sang, it would be a dismal life indeed.
Very lovely lens.
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renttoownmyhome
Apr 10, 2011 @ 10:55 pm | delete
- Yes! Nothing like a cup of coffee on the porch, the rising sun and the birds singing away : ) Nice Lens!
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puerdycat
Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:50 am | delete
- Yes, indeed! A bush of fat, bearded sparrows, mourning-dove pair and many musicians. Lark Bunting! "Grackles" as we, too, know the blue-headed-blackbirds. Lens-rolling to my "Wallace Stevens"--with a blackbird "call"--about Stevens famous blackbird poem and blackbirds. Hmm, lens-rolling to my G-is-for-Garden, too!
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Sylvestermouse
Nov 28, 2009 @ 6:58 am | delete
- Birds are so beautiful! I love to start my day sipping a cup of coffee and taking a few moments to look out in my backyard at the beautiful birds. It is always so much fun to spot one I don't recognize.
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OhMe
Aug 25, 2009 @ 4:01 am | delete
- This lens is featured on my Pat Conroy lens. Thank you.
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Bird Watcher's Digest
Bird Watchers Digest
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
Keep current with what's happening in the birding world. Bird Watcher's Digest offers great articles and pictures, as well as information on conservation efforts and research. I receive several birding magazines each month but its Bird Watcher's that has me dropping everything to sit down and read.
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Resources used to construct this page.
Peterson, T.P. & Peterson, V.M. 2002. Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Fifth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, N.Y.
Clemson Extension: Attracting and Feeding Song Birds
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Songbirds
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