When we practice the art of interpreting bird language, the sounds we hear and the feelings they generate within us can impart a lot of meaning.
A parent robin that is noisily alarming in the presence of a cat that is approaching a grounded fledgling has a much different sound and feeling
than a robin singing in the early morning from a high up perch. The difference is tangible. The art of bird language is in tuning into these qualities of sound, posture, and feeling. This applies not only to birds, but also to mammals and other beings.
PBS currently has a great interactive game on their website – test your skills at interpreting the vocalizations of various dog sounds!
Try it out – http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/meaning-dog-barks.html
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