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Sound Escapes: a new BirdNote podcast

What if you spent your life recording the sounds of the natural world, and then woke up to silence? Hear Gordon Hempton’s story in episode one. Click here to start listening.

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Field notes » July 2014

July 2014

Traveling over 1,500 miles to experience "One Square Inch"

A BirdNote listener in Texas heard the story about Gordon Hempton’s One Square Inch of Silence, located in the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park. Known as the quietest place in the United States, the site is emblematic of the need to protect natural wilderness areas from human noise. She... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  reflection

Peregrine Falcon - Eating On the Wing

Gregg Thompson was recently out photographing shorebirds in Washington State and caught sight of an unusual behavior. "A juvenile Peregrine Falcon came out of the sun behind our backs with some type of shorebird in its talons. We were excited to see this action but mad that we'd missed... read more »

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Related birds:  Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

The Loudmouth Kingfisher

What is the loudest bird on Earth? An irritated male Belted Kingfisher is a good candidate, especially if you are next to a perched bird uttering his piercing scream-rattle. There’s a good evolutionary explanation for being such a loudmouth: announcing to your competitors that this is your turf,... read more »

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Related birds:  Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon), Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata), Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)

Announcing The Chris Peterson Fund for Creative Storytelling

Ten years ago, who could have imagined it? Under the leadership of Chris Peterson, BirdNote has truly taken flight!As Chris retires from BirdNote to her new role as Executive Producer Emeritus, we invite you to honor Chris and celebrate her signature achievements (see below) with a gift to The... read more »

David Allen Sibley Sketches a Townsend's Warbler

Famed illustrator, ornithologist, and author David Allen Sibley dropped by the BirdNote studio while in Seattle on a book tour. We talked to him about his art, the artistic process behind his best-selling The Sibley Guide to Birds, and how his appreciation of nature was cultivated as a child. He... read more »

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Related birds:  Townsend's Warbler (Dendroica townsendi)
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