Audio Guides to Bird
and other Wildlife Sounds

by Lang Elliott, NatureSound Studio

The following guides are narrated introductions to bird and wildlife sounds, available in cassette and compact disc versions. Follow links for descriptions, RealAudio sound samples, and ordering information (ordering information also included below):

Know Your Bird Sounds, Volume 1: Yard, Garden, and City Birds
A complete audio guide to the songs and calls of 35 common birds of residential settings, city parks, and urban areas of eastern and central North America.

Know Your Bird Sounds, Volume 2: Birds of the Countryside
A complete audio guide to the songs and calls of 35 common birds of meadow, woodland, marsh, and seashore settings.

A Guide to Night Sounds (perfect for kids and adults alike)
Explore the fascinating sounds of night with this unique audio guide featuring 60 night-active mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects of North America.

LANG SAYS: "If you have children, they are certain to love this guide!"

The Calls of Frogs and Toads
A comprehensive audio guide to the breeding calls and other sounds made by 42 species of frogs and toads found east of the Great Plains.

Wild Sounds of the Northwoods
An audio reference guide to the sounds made by 100 species of birds, mammals, frogs, and insects inhabiting the northwoods lake country wilderness.

Backyard Bird Walk (great for kids and beginning bird-watchers)
A unique audio and visual introduction to the sights and sounds of 24 common backyard birds. Perfect for the beginning bird-watcher.

Marshland Bird Walk (great for kids and beginning bird-watchers)
A unique audio and visual introduction to the sights and sounds of 24 common wetland birds. Perfect for the beginning bird watcher.

ORDERING INFORMATION: All the above guides are published by NorthSound Music Group, which filed for bankruptcy in February 2002. Inventory is still available. Individuals who want to order using their credit card should phone 1-800-432-8376, which is a store in Virginia called One Good Tern. Wholesale customers (= stores, nature centers, etc.) should try ordering from the two following wholesale distributors:

Common Ground Distributors: 1-800-654-0626

Universal Music: 1-8004-28-4439 (You will need to tell them it's a "NorthSound " product; otherwise they will be confused)