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Great Crested Flycatcher

The songs and calls of the Great Crested Flycatcher bring the promise of spring. They are loud, distinctive, and easy to recognize.

Here is the call note of the Great Crested Flycatcher from Lafayette County, FL. John Middleton, XC486603. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/486603

Listen and learn more at Cornell's "All About Birds" here.

Red-shouldered Hawk

The most common of our raptors, the Red-shouldered Hawk's calls are heard in suburbs and countryside all across the state.

This is a really good example of two Red-shouldered Hawks calling to one another. Paul Marvin, XC413180. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/413180.

There are lots more examples of this familiar call - and much more information too - to be found here.

Pine Warbler

In North Central Florida you're never far from pine trees. Neither are Pine Warblers. So, their song is common and widespread. The males don't seem to even pause their singing while they search for food!

This recording is typical of the song one may expect to hear. John A. Middleton Jr., XC570603. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/570603.

You can find out a lot more about this widespread songster here.

Tufted Titmouse

The even pitched "peter-peter-peter" and "chup-chup-chup" songs of the Tufted Titmouse are easy to recognize. They'll be heard singing just about everywhere across our area.

In this recording you'll hear the typical "peter-peter-peter" song of the Tufted Titmouse. Caio Brito, XC556166. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/556166.

And here is a link to many more sounds and a full description of this common backyard bird.