The Naturalist: How to Speak Bird Sam Nunes FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Sam Nunes, an environmental educator at the Woodcock Nature Center in Wilton, Conn. writes this regular column titled: "The Naturalist" about birdcalls, while also giving an example about them with two birds.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less 2of3 Sam Nunes, an environmental educator at the Woodcock Nature Center in Wilton, Conn. writes this regular column titled: "The Naturalist" about birdcalls, while also giving an example about them with two birds.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less 3of3 Everyone loves bird songs, but have you ever taken a moment to think about what they’re saying? Birds use their calls for many reasons, including keeping track of companions, alerting each other about nearby danger, and impressing the ladies. An individual bird can have many different calls. Winter is actually a great time of year to learn some.