Another update... I'm perhaps more confused than before... a number
of lessons to be learned.

To the bluebird, vireo, others have suggested Carolina Wren and
Tufted Titmouse, both of which have broad repertoires.  Another bird
that was suggested is Starling.

Thanks once again to all who responded,
Ryan Farrell
College Park



At 23:05 03/30/2007, you wrote:
> Many thanks to each of you who replied.  It's always encouraging
> to those of us who are still learning when you more-experienced
> birders are eager to help us hone our skills.  A couple of you also
> wanted to know what the consensus was.
>
> Species suggest were Eastern Bluebird and White-eyed Vireo, though in
> most cases with some uncertainty.  The Bluebird has a similar
> two-note call (e.g. http://www.learnbirdsongs.com/birdsong.php?id=21
> at 20 secs, thanks Phil).  To my ear, the one I recorded sounds
> qualitatively similar to the white-eyed vireo (e.g.
> http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/Song/h6310so.mp3 ,
> though I compared it to my Peterson's CD).
>
> Anyone caring to share thoughts between the two, I'd love to know
> off-line.
>
> Thanks again to those who responded,
> Ryan Farrell
> College Park
>
> Here is the recording once again for anyone who missed it the first time:
>
> http://www.farrellfam.com/Unknown30Mar07.WMA