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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.

Field Notes

Celebrating "National Wildlife Refuge Week"

National Wildlife Refuge Week - October 14 - 20, 2018Lots of Free Activities Across the Country!What Are You Doing to Celebrate?Green Jay     © Joanne KamoThe Green Jays of Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge - Listen NowPectoral Sandpiper     © Joanne... read more »

Female Anna's Hummingbird Preening

Living year round along the Pacific Coast of the US and into the Southwest, Anna's Hummingbirds are territorial, feisty little favorites at backyard feeders. This female was photographed perched and preening by Mike Hamilton.Check out these BirdNote shows about Anna's Hummingbirds:Who Was Anna... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  photography, plumage

Vultures! Nature's Clean-up Crew

In celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day!King Vulture © Patricia van Casteren                                  ... read more »

Late Summer Shorebirds

Celebrating Shorebirds!It's late summer and all across North America, millions of shorebirds — sandpipers and plovers — are on the move. Seattle photographer Gregg Thompson has been following the annual pilgrimage for the last few years.Here's a handful of the birds he's seen. Thanks, Gregg... read more »

2019 Birds of BirdNote calendar

The 2019 BirdNote calendar is sold out. Sorry! But we hope you enjoy the images. And watch for the 2020 calendar, coming this summer!The 2019 Birds of BirdNote calendar features images from 17 long-time BirdNote photo contributors. You can learn more about each one by clicking on the name.... read more »

Adventure in the Galapagos July 2018

Following the path of Darwin on a natural history exploration of the Galápagos Islands, July 2018. A great trip!By any measure, the Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s most exciting travel destinations. The sheer abundance of wildlife, the amazing volcanic setting, and the historical... read more »

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Related birds:  Swallow-tailed Gull (Creagrus furcatus), Medium Ground-Finch (Geospiza fortis)

The Kids Are Growin' Up

Summertime — and this year's baby birds are growing up. Mike Hamilton's camera has found themunfurling new feathers, practicing essential skills, and sometimes . . . looking a little confused by it all.[We've named the birds below their pictures, so you can guess what they are. Have fun!]This... read more »

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Related birds:  American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), Green Heron (Butorides virescens), Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Eastern Kingbirds Feeding Chicks

Photographer Gregg Thompson watched Eastern Kingbirds feeding their chicks and shared photos of a “...sequence both amusing and interesting at the same time.The adult comes in with some food. Sometimes all of the chicks and other times just the closest beg, and the adult drops the food in their... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  nesting
Related birds:  Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)

Red-winged Blackbirds on the Attack

What's up with this Red-winged Blackbird? He's mad as can be, and you'd better watch out, no matter what species you are! Tom Gray spotted this handsome male in Shoreline Park, in Mountain View, California.Tales abound of these birds "hitching rides" on the backs of larger birds. And what's the... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  photography
Related birds:  Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Great Egret (Ardea alba), American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Plan Your Next Birding Trip!

Planning a trip? We’ve pulled together some online resources that can help you find that special place for birdwatching—or special bird—on that family vacation across the state or that business trip to the other side of the world. read more »

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Topics & Themes:  birding, birdwatching

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