Discover the world of birdsong
The official companion app for The Sound Approach to birding second edition. Explore over 300 professional recordings with stunning sonagram visualizations.
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The award-winning guide to birdsong
The Sound Approach app is the official companion for “The Sound Approach to Birding” book series. Whether you're in the field or at home, access our comprehensive library of professionally recorded bird sounds with synchronized sonagram visualizations.
Everything you need in the field
Designed for birders, by birders. Access powerful features that make learning bird sounds intuitive and enjoyable.
High-quality recordings
Professional field recordings captured by expert naturalists, available in pristine wav quality.
Visual sonagrams
See sound patterns come alive with annotated sonagram videos that help you understand bird vocalizations.
Offline access
Download recordings to use in the field without internet connection. Perfect for birding trips.
Smart search
Find species quickly by common name, scientific name, location, or recording catalogue number.
See the sound
Sonograms are visual representations of sound, showing frequency over time. They reveal patterns invisible to the ear alone, helping you identify subtle differences between similar species.
Our annotated sonagram videos play alongside audio recordings, letting you see exactly what you're hearing in real-time.
Start exploring today
Download The Sound Approach app and bring the world of birdsong to your fingertips. Available for iOS and Android.
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