- Listen for the sounds of wildlife
Over 331 different species of birds have been photographed in Indiana. Are you familiar with their calls? The flapping of bat’s wings at dusk; the splash of a fish in a stream; the beautiful coo of a morning dove; croaking frogs or the incessant humming of the dreaded mosquito are just a few examples of the variety of sounds of Indiana wildlife. Take time every day to close your eyes for a few minutes and listen to the sounds of nature wherever you are. You just might find the answer to the question, “What does the fox say?”
Internet links to help you identify the sounds of wildlife:
Learn to identify common bird calls
Animals and their sounds for young children
Animal sounds you might hear in your backyard
Books
A Guide to Wildlife Sounds: The Sounds of 100 Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Insects by Lang Elliott
The Other Way to Listen by Byrd Baylor
Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods by Mary Quattlebaum
Ahwoooooooo! By Yannick Murphy
52 Things Outside 