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Sound Escapes: a 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.

Field Notes

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

Great Blue Heron nest - it's getting crowded!

On the last day of a very sunny and warm May, this Great Blue Heron nest was bursting with life. Gregg Thompson took these wonderful photos at a heron colony in Everett, Washington.###All photos are © Gregg Thompson and may not be used without permission. read more »

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Topics & Themes:  nesting, photography
Related birds:  Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Anna's Babies

“Judging from the comments, baby hummingbirds rank right up there with teddy bears for cuteness,” says Mike Hamilton. On a rather "bleak" day of birding, Mike happened upon someone observing an Anna's Hummingbird nest with two babies. Lucky for us! That very morning, these chicks had been... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  photography
Related birds:  Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Young people are discovering nature in Denver's urban oasis

“You don’t have to look very far to see the impact of climate change,” says 15-year-old Asher Millikan, at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge just outside Denver. Photo by Meredith Turk for BirdNote.The Arsenal was saved by birds. Now, this young woman is ready to save it again... read more »

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Related birds:  Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

BirdNote Live - The Podcast!

Nearly 700 people joined us for BirdNote Live in Seattle. Photo by Tom Collins for KNKX.Birds are with us everywhere. They animate our stories, inform our art and music, and reveal startling truths about the world we share.Host Mary McCann joined with special guests Barbara Earl Thomas, Dr. J.... read more »

Dear BirdNote ... Love Sylvia

There’s no greater thrill than receiving letters like this one. Check out Sylvia’s Barred Owl at the bottom!And here are just a few of the notes we’ve received from listeners just like you. Thanks for your support of storytelling that tunes listeners into birds and nature, and inspires action! read more »

Why Is That Bird Part White? Leucism!

If you see a bird with abnormal white feathers or washed-out plumage, that bird may have a genetic condition called leucism, (pronounced LUKE-ism). Leucism prevents pigments from reaching some — or sometimes all — of a bird’s feathers. Check out these photos of leucistic birds by several BirdNote... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  plumage

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