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#7. Say's Phoebe. Say's Phoebe are a type of flycatcher that loves to eat insects. Their call can be recognized as a whiny long noted "CHE-PEWWW----CHE-PEWWW" that sounds like a kid pouting "Why-Not? Why-Not?" We heard one this morning at Isaac Walton Pond in Longmont. After listening for a few moments we are able to spot him perched at the top of a tree with his beautiful cinnamon breast. Take a listen and go see if you can go hear him too!

Say's Phoebe Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Like other phoebes, the Say’s Phoebe is seemingly undaunted by people and often nests on buildings. These open-country birds have cinnamon-washed underparts and a rather gentle expression. They sally from low perches to sn**ch insects in midair or pounce on them on the ground. Say’s Phoebes ofte...

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#2 Belted Kingfisher: These birds you will not find at your bird feeder. You can typically find them along running water such as rivers and streams! Their call is very distinct making them an easy bird to recognize by their sound! Since their call is so unique it is a great place to start when learning bird calls.

Early morning along the Saint Vrain Greenway in Longmont is a great location to hear these birds calling while flying along the river!

Belted Kingfisher Sounds, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology With its top-heavy physique, energetic flight, and piercing rattle, the Belted Kingfisher seems to have an air of self-importance as it patrols up and down rivers and shorelines. It nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with...