# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Many experienced birders will say that 90% of their birding is done “by ear.” Often, sounds are our first clue to the presence of birds, and sometimes these sounds are critical to bird identification. This presentation by Geoff Williamson, chair of the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee, will describe basic concepts in bird vocalizations and provide organizing principles for learning to bird by ear. Geoff will discuss the many resources available to acquire or improve your ear-birding skills.

Sunday, April 19; 1-2:30 p.m.
Barbara Belding Lodge
Brewster Creek Forest Preserve
6N921 IL Rte. 25, St. Charles
Fee: $10/person; Advance registration required

*To register: Visit www.kaneforest.com/register, call (630) 444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com.* Photo courtesy Adobe Stock. 

Learn from the Experts (LFE) programs are classes about local ecology, sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, the St. Charles Park District and the Geneva Park District. Taught by staff of these agencies or other top experts, LFEs offer insightful information about topics that impact Kane County. Ages 18 and above. No online registration for Kane County Certified Naturalist discount registrants.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wayne/learning-to-bird-by-ear-recognizing-and-identifying-birds-by-their-vocalizations/200029685575228
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wayne
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Barbara Belding Lodge
- **lat**: 41.9699409
- **long**: -88.2823123
- **full address**: Barbara Belding Lodge, 6N921 Illinois Route 25,Wayne, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations being held?
  - **A:** Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Barbara Belding Lodge, 6N921 Illinois Route 25,Wayne, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations?
  - **A:** Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations is organized by Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Forest Preserve District of Kane County's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Forest Preserve District of Kane County a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Forest Preserve District of Kane County has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wayne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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