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[Mousetoescamper]

That's the mnemonic device I learned to remember the whistling song of the white-throated sparrow. This one was in a neighbor's tree this morning.

[Walleye]

1. I heard it the other day. Very distinctive. Mine was, sweet Canada Canada Canada

[Mousetoescamper]

2. I sometimes hear three repeated phrases of three syllables, sometimes two

I imagine few new birdwatchers will learn to identify birdsongs mnemonically--if at all--now that apps like Merlin will do the work for you. Trying to pick out the calls and songs helps keep my ears and mind a little sharper, so I'll make do without Merlin.

[Walleye]

3. Yes I hear the Carolina wren singing, tea kettle tea kettle tea kettle