Backyard Bird Walk
by Lang Elliott, NatureSound Studio

A unique audio and visual introduction to the sights and sounds of 24 common backyard birds. Perfect for the beginning bird-watcher!

Part one invites the listener on a narrated backyard tour that conveys the joy and excitement of watching and listening to birds in their natural habitat within typical residential settings.

Part two presents bird sounds only, without narration. The songs and calls of each species are blended one into the next in the same order as the booklet and narrated bird walk; uninterrupted bird sounds for enjoyment and review.

The booklet provides full color illustrations of each species along with natural history information. Each species' physical characteristics and sounds are described in detail and other interesting facts are presented to assist in bird identification.

65-minute audio with 30-page booklet
Cassette version suggested retail: $12.95
Compact Disc version suggested retail: $16.95

See below for ordering information and list of species.

Below is a RealAudio soundfile optimized for 56K modems but playable on 14.4 and 28.8 modems after buffering. To play this file, you will need a recent version of the RealPlayer.

Introductory Section (RealAudio segment from guide)

ORDERING INFORMATION: The above guide is 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)

List of 24 species covered in this guide:

American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Northern Oriole

Mourning Dove

White-breasted Nuthatch

Black-capped Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Blue Jay

American Crow

Gray Catbird

Northern Mockingbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Northern Flicker

Downy Woodpecker

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Cedar Waxwing

Eastern Phoebe

Chipping Sparrow

House Sparrow

House Finch

European Starling

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