https://simplecast.com Speaking of Nature Bill Danielson has an M.S. in Wildlife Biology, has been writing about nature professionally for 28 years, and has been a professional nature photographer for 27 years. Join him as he talks about the plants and wildlife that he observes at home and in the field. 2025-2026 en Sun, 5 Apr 2026 15:49:09 +0000 Sun, 5 Apr 2026 15:49:22 +0000 https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com Speaking of Nature https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/954bb4ee-8c05-4d9a-b77b-599128603e8c/ab631192-e557-4585-8618-e7f65bc4e6f0/3000x3000/nature-front-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com episodic Bill Danielson has an M.S. in Wildlife Biology, has been writing about nature professionally for 28 years, and has been a professional nature photographer for 27 years. Join him as he talks about the plants and wildlife that he observes at home and in the field. Bill Danielson false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Z0uyNa3u backyard, birds, nature, wildlife Bill Danielson speakingofnature@gmail.com 05dd190b-6f86-4ae1-81c2-6278114a60fa Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0011 All of the ambient nature sounds in the main body of this episode were recorded with a Chirp Sounds system.

]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2026 15:49:09 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0011-GSCx2iK8 All of the ambient nature sounds in the main body of this episode were recorded with a Chirp Sounds system.

]]> Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0011 Bill Danielson 00:10:42 Today, Bill introduces you to the Fox Sparrow. This is a migratory species that only appears in New England for a week or two in the early spring before it heads further north to Canada for the breeding season. We will also hear the Wild Turkey, the Tufted Titmouse and a ridiculous drumming display performed by a male Red-bellied Woodpecker on the aluminum siding of Bill's house. Today, Bill introduces you to the Fox Sparrow. This is a migratory species that only appears in New England for a week or two in the early spring before it heads further north to Canada for the breeding season. We will also hear the Wild Turkey, the Tufted Titmouse and a ridiculous drumming display performed by a male Red-bellied Woodpecker on the aluminum siding of Bill's house. speaking of nature, chirp sounds, bird songs, wildlife, wild turkey, birds, nature, red-bellied woodpeckers, fox sparrow, bird calls, white-throated sparrow false full 14 58f49f1b-7a99-4c7a-aab7-ea51f03ca19d Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0010 All of the sounds for this episode were recorded using a Chirp Sounds system.  Information on ordering a Chirp Sounds is at the end.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:03:42 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0010-nk3tvli7 All of the sounds for this episode were recorded using a Chirp Sounds system.  Information on ordering a Chirp Sounds is at the end.

]]> Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0010 Bill Danielson 00:07:43 This week Bill takes a look at the Common Raven. Once extirpated from much of New England, the Common Raven is once again a common bird after an absence of over 100 years. This week Bill takes a look at the Common Raven. Once extirpated from much of New England, the Common Raven is once again a common bird after an absence of over 100 years. speaking of nature, american crows, chirp sounds, common ravens, birds, nature, bird calls false full 13 14abb4b9-d22e-4431-80ab-70fb2b43664c Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0009 The nature sounds for this audio postcard were recorded at 7:44 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The sky was full of clouds, rain was imminent, and the temperature was 38 F.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:21:35 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0009-gruZQxbU The nature sounds for this audio postcard were recorded at 7:44 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The sky was full of clouds, rain was imminent, and the temperature was 38 F.

]]> Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0009 Bill Danielson 00:12:09 Today, Bill zooms in on two particular species: The Northern Cardinal and the Song Sparrow. Today, Bill zooms in on two particular species: The Northern Cardinal and the Song Sparrow. northern cardinal, speaking of nature, chirp sounds, bird songs, song sparrow, birds, nature false full 12 f032bd26-0c7d-4eea-aade-4784221c39c5 Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0008 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:49 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0008-SVtpLtlY Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0008 Bill Danielson 00:12:42 brown-headed cowbirds, blackbirds, speaking of nature, common grackles, bird songs, birds, nature, bird calls, red-winged blackbirds false full 11 755d32ab-5683-43ee-86f4-92d9cdf08487 Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0007 Sun, 8 Mar 2026 16:46:41 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0007-Fv_T0ms1 Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0007 Bill Danielson 00:12:42 March 7, 2026 - The Red-winged Blackbirds have returned. Listen to the new and interesting sounds that the warm weather is bringing to my yard. March 7, 2026 - The Red-winged Blackbirds have returned. Listen to the new and interesting sounds that the warm weather is bringing to my yard. red squirrels, speaking of nature, bill danielson, totally awesome, blue jays, common ravens, birds, nature, red-bellied woodpeckers, european starlings, red-winged blackbirds false full 10 ab502f38-5256-47f0-8435-95ce8bfea8fb Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0006 Many of the bird sounds that I heard were things that I couldn't identify, which was a real treat for me.

If anyone can identify the reggae song in the beginning of this episode, I'll give you $5!!

]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2026 16:27:11 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0006-O8iL3GhN Many of the bird sounds that I heard were things that I couldn't identify, which was a real treat for me.

If anyone can identify the reggae song in the beginning of this episode, I'll give you $5!!

]]> Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0006 Bill Danielson 00:13:43 Bill takes you along on a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Grand Cayman Island. Bill takes you along on a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Grand Cayman Island. queen elizabeth ii botanic park, speaking of nature, birds, nature, cayman islands false full 9 5b51c51a-352a-4d34-9117-061d745e62ce Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0005 Sun, 8 Feb 2026 16:31:53 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0005-iIKy29aJ Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0005 Bill Danielson 00:11:31 In this episode of the Speaking of Nature Audio Postcards I take a look at some of the different vocalizations made by Blue Jays In this episode of the Speaking of Nature Audio Postcards I take a look at some of the different vocalizations made by Blue Jays blue jay, speaking of nature, birds, nature, bird calls false full 8 9c02aa55-2339-4e3e-8269-9de52163eabc Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0004 Sun, 1 Feb 2026 17:23:09 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0004-NA1sdKBB Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0004 Bill Danielson 00:08:44 Recorded on a cold Saturday morning at the end of January, this episode features American Goldfinches, American Crows, Red Squirrels nibbling on sunflower seeds and Dark-eyed Juncos. In the background you can hear the song of a Tufted Titmouse. Recorded on a cold Saturday morning at the end of January, this episode features American Goldfinches, American Crows, Red Squirrels nibbling on sunflower seeds and Dark-eyed Juncos. In the background you can hear the song of a Tufted Titmouse. junco, titmouse, goldfinch, woodpeckers, birds, nature false full 7 4b35e026-a306-4efe-92f8-cd5240ca3857 Speaking of Nature - Episode 0003 - Dark-eyed Junco I discuss the differences in plumage patters between males and females, as well as birdseed choices that will appeal to juncos.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:56:03 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-episode-0003-dark-eyed-junco-Jf_gtnY4 I discuss the differences in plumage patters between males and females, as well as birdseed choices that will appeal to juncos.

]]> Speaking of Nature - Episode 0003 - Dark-eyed Junco Bill Danielson 00:06:38 This week I published a column on the Dark-eyed Junco and today's episode offers a little extra "behind the scenes" information on this wonderful winter bird. This week I published a column on the Dark-eyed Junco and today's episode offers a little extra "behind the scenes" information on this wonderful winter bird. feeding, junco, speaking of nature, bill danielson, plumage, birds, nature, dark-eyed junco false full 6 e2935048-2987-446f-91ca-f8fa399d752c Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0003 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:30:44 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0003-_0TpXS6j Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0003 Bill Danielson 00:07:48 January 24, 2026 was the coldest day of the year. At sunrise the temperature was -6 degrees Fahrenheit and the steady wind gives the listener the feeling of being in a frigid winter wilderness. Still, plenty of birds were at the feeders including 49 American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees and Mourning Doves. In the distance we hear a Common Raven and at the end of the episode there are two Tufted Titmice in a "Titmouse tete-e-tete." January 24, 2026 was the coldest day of the year. At sunrise the temperature was -6 degrees Fahrenheit and the steady wind gives the listener the feeling of being in a frigid winter wilderness. Still, plenty of birds were at the feeders including 49 American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees and Mourning Doves. In the distance we hear a Common Raven and at the end of the episode there are two Tufted Titmice in a "Titmouse tete-e-tete." juncos, titmouse, speaking of nature, bill danielson, titmice, ravens, birds, nature false full 5 56c30f4c-ba5c-49be-ac0d-9f29221aadc7 Speaking of Nature Episode 0002 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:52:54 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-episode-0002-8HNPtA7n Speaking of Nature Episode 0002 Bill Danielson 00:10:22 This is a companion piece to the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker column that appeared on January 14, 2026 and then again in the Berkshire Eagle on January 17, 2026. There are lots of extra details about sapsuckers, including my best impersonation of a sapsucker drumming! This is a companion piece to the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker column that appeared on January 14, 2026 and then again in the Berkshire Eagle on January 17, 2026. There are lots of extra details about sapsuckers, including my best impersonation of a sapsucker drumming! woodpeckers, birds, nature, outdoors, sapsuckers false full 4 2a8f0ba6-dc82-4661-b317-72bf0dc69c87 Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard 0002 This episode contains sounds from Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos and Red Squirrels.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:39:15 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0002-kam23VqR This episode contains sounds from Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos and Red Squirrels.

]]> Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard 0002 Bill Danielson 00:08:23 This is an audio clip that I recorded outside my kitchen window on January 18, 2026. It was a snowy day and there were over 50 birds at my feeders, squabbling with one another as they all tried to get something to eat. This is an audio clip that I recorded outside my kitchen window on January 18, 2026. It was a snowy day and there were over 50 birds at my feeders, squabbling with one another as they all tried to get something to eat. squirrels, birds, nature, outdoors false full 3 475b18b8-5a2d-45ea-ac89-7868a1691478 Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0001 All sounds were collected using a Chirp Sounds system.  Details are available at the end of the episode.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:59:41 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-audio-postcard-0001-xDNyQcMY All sounds were collected using a Chirp Sounds system.  Details are available at the end of the episode.

]]> Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0001 Bill Danielson 00:07:03 This is a five minute clip of the ambient sounds around my feeders and the broader neighborhood where I live. Highlights include the neighborhood roosters crowing back and forth, squirrels fighting with one another, and a flock of American Goldfinches arriving to the feeders and having a brisk discussion of the day's plans. This is a five minute clip of the ambient sounds around my feeders and the broader neighborhood where I live. Highlights include the neighborhood roosters crowing back and forth, squirrels fighting with one another, and a flock of American Goldfinches arriving to the feeders and having a brisk discussion of the day's plans. goldfinches, crows, squirrels, birds, nature false full 2 67d179fb-bfb0-4aa4-b7ef-0d59fb59e256 Speaking of Nature - Episode 0001 - Introduction I recorded the background noise right in my own yard.

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:22:41 +0000 speakingofnature@gmail.com (Bill Danielson) https://speaking-of-nature.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-of-nature-episode-0001-introduction-s2FUx9zx I recorded the background noise right in my own yard.

]]> Speaking of Nature - Episode 0001 - Introduction Bill Danielson 00:09:11 For this first episode, I introduce myself to my listeners and share my vision for the future. For this first episode, I introduce myself to my listeners and share my vision for the future. birds, nature false full 1