Learning to identify birds that you see in your surroundings can be a really rewarding experience. However, as there are many species that are often heard but not seen, it can be really beneficial to learn to recognise bird songs and calls also.

As part of the Countryside Bird Survey, we have compiled information and sample audio of some of the most frequently heard bird songs and calls here.

The free Merlin Bird ID app is also a very useful tool for identifying bird sounds. Developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this app allows you to record and identify birds by both sound and sight.