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BirdNote Theme Song - Where Did it Come From?

Since BirdNote debuted in February 2005, many listeners have asked about the source of our theme music. What is the name of the piece? Where is it from? How can I purchase it?It may surprise you to learn that the BirdNote theme is not a snippet from a longer piece. It was composed especially for... read more »

Vultures! Nature's Clean-up Crew

In celebration of vulturesKing Vulture © Patricia van Casteren                                       ... read more »

Great Blue Heron - Lunch and a Bath!

Dine and dash? Nope, dine and splash!Photographer Mike Hamilton spotted this Great Blue Heron as it ate -- and then cleaned up. Patiently watching, waiting...Taking a stab at it...Nailed it - a tadpole!But now, what a mess!Soak it...Shake it off!Lunch and a bath... Life is GOOD!***Listen to... read more »

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Related birds:  Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Q&A with Drew Lanham

The Story Behind Rules for the Black BirdwatcherA Q&A with Drew Lanham, by Jenn DeanWhen Clemson professor and wildlife biologist, Dr. J. Drew Lanham, agreed to do a video for BirdNote, we had no idea of the reach the story would have. Based on a column that originally appeared in Orion... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  birding, birdwatching, birdwatching by ear

Drew Lanham Talks About "Rules for the Black Birdwatcher"

When Clemson professor and wildlife biologist, Dr. J. Drew Lanham, agreed to do a video for BirdNote, we had no idea of the reach the story would have. Based on a column that originally appeared in Orion Magazine, “Rules for the Black Birdwatcher” sparked a conversation that continues a year and... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  birding, birdwatching, birdwatching by ear

Cruise the Amazon - With BirdNote!

Travelers enjoyed a fabulous trip, January, 2017 - BirdNote teamed up with Victor Emanuel Nature Tours to cruise the Amazon River basinView the entire itinerary here.The Amazonian region boasts the highest diversity of birds and plants anywhere in the world. The very word “Amazon” brings to mind... read more »

Crows and Ravens - Who's Who? Let's figure it out!

Out of the 810 species of North American birds, only crows and ravens are completely black. But they have much more in common than color. Along with their cousins, the magpies and jays, they’re among the smartest birds on the planet. But which is which? And who’s smarter? Let's check it out. And... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  birding
Related birds:  American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), Common Raven (Corvus corax)

Notes from the Field ... Your Notes!

We asked what your relationship is to birds, what they add to your lives. Here are some answers –Here's an audio postcard from Vancouver, Washington:White-crowned Sparrow by Jerry McFarland, Flickr Creative CommonsTeddy P. tells us: I provide a heated birdbath from below freezing to consistent... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  recording

Send Us a Postcard ... Drop Us a Line...

We want to hear from you!Do you have a cool story about birds and your connection with them? If so, we'd love to hear from you. You don't have to be a bird expert, although if you are, that's OK, too. The main thing is — we'd love to know what inspires you about birds and why. Which ones? Do they... read more »

Double-crested Cormorant Goes Fishing

Gregg Thompson took these photos in December 2015 at a fishing pier in Edmonds.A rockfish is caught from the briny deep...How to swallow something so prickly?First, get eye to eye with lunchCleverly flip it into position...Going the right way — down the hatchGulp...Now a quick wash and dry after... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  hunting
Related birds:  Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)

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