Charles Kellogg had already developed the ability to communicate with birds in their own language between the ages of four and six. In 1891, at the age of 23, the naturalist who grew up in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada brought his talent to the stage. Kellogg’s programme was a hit with industrialists, artists and scientists across the country. Everywhere, people were crazy about Kellogg’s whistling. His first record became one of the best-selling of the decade and made him rich. In 1916, Kellogg was back in the studio – whistling to the music of a Polish dance.

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