Monday · Tails Talk+
One more fascinating bird
The story behind what you’re hearing—and what the bird may be saying.
Coming Monday
This week on Tails Talk
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Wednesday
The Tawny Frogmouth’s Low Hum
A strange night voice—and the meaning behind its steady, resonant call.
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Friday
The Shorebird That Calls Before It Flies
What flock voices may reveal as migration approaches.
Coming Friday
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Why bird language?
“The more we understand the language of birds, the more we appreciate the natural world and our place in it.”
— Liz Austin
Hi, I’m Liz Austin.
Bird Communication Researcher · Nature Educator
My background is in linguistics, music, and adult education, and I’ve loved and been curious about birds for as long as I can remember. Tails Talk is where those worlds come together.
MA, Linguistics & Adult Education · BA, Music