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Jay and Martin
Just for a LARK, MARTIN and JAY decided to have a SWALLOW. MARTIN’s car, a FALCON, was low on PETREL, so he said, “Let's DUCK into a local tavern—TERN here.” They had to show IDs at the door, to prove they weren’t TANAGERS. MARTIN and JAY met some cute GULLS - PHOEBE, a RAVEN-haired CHICK, and another named ROBIN... You can receive stunning photos of the birds we’ll feature in the week ahead. Sign up here for the Weekly Preview. ...

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[ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


As the Crow Flies?
Traveling “as the crow flies,”  “eating like a bird,” and being “free as a bird” are just a few of the sayings we use to describe everyday human actions and feelings. But these often don’t take into account the birds’ real activities, relative to their size. "Birds of a feather flock together.” When you visit your local Audubon chapter, you’ll find classes about birds and nature—and people who care about them. Meanwhile, can you think of a phrase to replace "kill two bir...

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[ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Northern Shrike, Butcherbird
The Northern Shrike breeds in the tundra and taiga of the north, but migrates south into the lower 48 for the winter. It has a pleasing and rhythmical song, which it sings even in winter. But its song belies a rather bloodthirsty feeding habit. The shrike impales its prey on sharp thorns or barbed wire, where it can pull it apart and consume it. To learn more about this songbird-raptor, visit Cornell's  AllAboutBirds. ...

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[ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Gorgeous Gadwall
When you first glimpse a male Gadwall, you might think you’re looking at a female Mallard. But take a closer look, and you’ll see plumage as richly and subtly colored as an English gentleman's tweed jacket. For a closer look, click Enlarge at left. Long a duck of the western prairies, the Gadwall now nests all across the northern US and into Canada. You can probably see one of these handsome birds on a pond or in a marsh near you. Some may even breed in your neighborhood. Find out at Co...

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[ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Hawaiian Honeycreepers
DNA tells us the Hawaiian honeycreepers’ closest relatives are birds like our backyard House Finches and goldfinches. Millions of years ago, such finches reached Hawaii, where they evolved into one of the most diversified sets of birds on earth, particularly when it comes to the shape of their bills. The Hawaiian honeycreepers include this scarlet I’iwi, whose long, slender, curved bill probes deep into blossoms. Learn more from the Smithsonian. ...

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[ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Birds in the Winter Garden
Put your winter garden to work as a haven for birds. Leaves and brush left to compost provide foraging and roosting places, smother weeds, and feed next spring’s plant growth. Watch for Spotted Towhees and Song Sparrows in the leaf litter, and Bewick’s Wrens in the brush. With a little planning, your garden can be a haven for birds like this Song Sparrow year round. To learn more about what to plant to attract birds, visit Audubon.org. ...

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[ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Swans Come Calling
Trumpeter Swans  land in a plowed field to forage for remnant potatoes, grain, and other waste crops. This swan is among the largest of all waterfowl; the Tundra Swan is somewhat smaller. These swans migrate in family groups each fall from nesting sites in Canada and Alaska. View a map to the Skagit Flats of Washington where you can see these swans. When you go, please be courteous, and if you stop, pull completely off the roadway. Always respect private property. More info at The Trumpe...

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[ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Crane Wife
According to Japanese folklore, long ago, a poor man found an injured crane and nursed it back to health. Not long after the crane took wing again, a beautiful young woman appeared at the man’s door, and she became his wife. Throughout history, the Japanese have viewed the crane as a symbol of good fortune. Because cranes mate for life, they also represent fidelity and honor. Learn more about the Japanese crane and crane conservation at SavingCranes.org. Music in this episode courtesy of ...

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[ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Oystercatcher's World
Black Oystercatchers prey on shellfish in the wave zone, especially mussels and limpets. The waves cause mussels to open often, making them easier to eat. The Black Oystercatcher nests on ledges just off shore, and its eggs and young suffer far less predation by mammals.  Contrary to their name, oystercatchers rarely eat oysters. For more about the Black Oystercatcher, visit Cornell's AllAboutBirds. ...

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[ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Hunters' Names for Ducks
Hunters have nicknames for waterfowl, names that capture the distinctive sound and sight of these birds, such as “Whistler” for the sibilance of the goldeneye’s wings in flight.  “Spoonbill” is the nickname for this Northern Shoveler  —easy to see why! If you know why the Northern Pintail is called a “Sprig,” e-mail info@BirdNote.org. Many birdsounds for BirdNote come from the Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds. Learn more! ...

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[ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Ears of an Owl
The eyes of thisGreat Gray Owl are set in a broad, dish-shaped face. Ridges of tiny hair-like feathers rim the owl’s face, creating “facial disks.” Just below the margins of the facial disks, concealed by feathers, are the openings to the owl’s ears. The facial disk acts as a sound collector—like a parabolic microphone or an old-fashioned ear trumpet—and guides sound to asymmetrically placed ears. Learn more about owls’ ears. Sign up for the Weekly Preview to see photos for th...

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[ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Paul Bannick - Getting to Know your Subject
Paul Bannick, naturalist and wildlife photographer, gives this advice: Most of the work of taking a photograph is done in advance, and it involves both research and field work. Learn as much as you can about the habitat. Pay attention to the landscape, where the light comes from. And strive to have as little impact as possible on the bird’s environment. (This White-headed Woodpecker prefers open, Ponderosa pine forests.) See more of Paul’s photos. Catch a presentation  this winter. ...

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[ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


A Blizzard of Snow Geese
In late fall, the farmlands of Washington’s Skagit River delta are a broad checkerboard of browns and greens. Yet one immense field appears snow-covered, blanketed in white. A closer look reveals more than 10,000 Snow Geese.  Snow Geese  nest on Wrangel Island, in the Chukchi Sea off northern Siberia. But as many as 40,000 winter about an hour north of Seattle. Here's a map to their wintering area on the Skagit Flats. If you'd like to make a gift to BirdNote, begin here. ...

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[ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Little Brown Birds
So many little brown birds look the same. They might be sparrows, or wrens, or finches, or something altogether different. And you often find them together in winter. Learning to tell these "LBBs" apart can be really frustrating for novice birdwatchers. Birds such as wrens, finches, and sparrows — including this Fox Sparrow  — are camouflaged to blend in with their habitats. Take a Seattle Audubon class  and learn more. To find your local Audubon, click here. ...

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[ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Crows and Chips
Crows  didn’t get where they are today by being shy or slow. They take advantage of whatever food they find, where and when they find it. Listener Jerry Campbell told his story of one crow making off with three chips. Do you have a story? Mail it to info@birdnote.org. Thanks! Catch a video of another clever crow in Japan. ...

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[ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Royal Ravens
The Tower of London has a long and notorious history of murderous political intrigue, dungeons, and famous beheadings. And for more than 300 years, the tower has also been home to a set of royally maintained ravens. Since the time of Charles II, at least six ravens  have — by royal decree — made their home in the tower. They are given ample food, comfy quarters, and private burials in the moat near Traitor’s Gate. Learn more at Historic-UK. ...

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[ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Interview with Father Tom Pincelli
BirdNote guest narrator, Father Tom Pincelli (also known as Father Bird) comes to us from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, one of the premier birding spots in this country. He was born and raised in Connecticut, but now calls Texas home. This Great Kiskadee is a typical bird of that area. Learn more about the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Find a festival  near you (thanks to Birdwatcher's Digest.) ...

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[ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Eyes of an Owl
Peer into an owl’s face—there is something almost human about its large, forward-facing eyes. The Great Gray Owl, which stands two feet tall and weighs 2½ pounds, has eyes larger than those of most humans! Enormous eyes enable owls to see in near darkness. An owl’s retinal anatomy is similar to that of cats, which rival owls in seeing in dim light. Learn more about owls' eyesight from the World Owl Trust. If you'd like to become a BirdNote benefactor, begin here. ...

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[ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Amazing, Head-turning Owl
An owl’s seeming ability to rotate its head in a complete circle is downright eerie. An owl’s apparent head rotation is part illusion, part structural design. Because its eyes are fixed in their sockets, it must rotate its neck to look around. It can actually rotate its head about 270 degrees—a marvelous anatomical feat. Learn more about this Eastern Screech-Owl at Cornell's AllAboutBirds. Let us know what you think of BirdNote. Drop us a line! ...

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[ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Responsible Birdfeeding
A clean feeder is a life-and-death matter to some birds. Pine Siskins, in particular, are prone to salmonellosis, a bacterial disease. To protect the birds at your feeder, clean it at least once a week, more often if many birds congregate there. Rake the ground underneath, too. Learn more about feeding your backyard birds at Cornell's AllAboutBirds. To receive photos of the birds featured in the week to come, sign up for advance notice. ...

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[ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Crows' Night Roost
Have you noticed groups of crows flying overhead in the late afternoon, wheeling and diving? These are American Crows with a purpose. They’re headed to their night roost, a giant slumber party. Up to 40,000 crows in one space is not uncommon for a winter-time roost. Gathering at dusk, crows land in a tree, then scuffle and squawk, filtering down through the branches. For more about the crow, visit Cornell's AllAboutBirds. Learn about the population explosion of crows in urban areas acro...

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[ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch, sponsored by Cornell and National Audubon, is a window on the birds of winter. Through Project FeederWatch, scientists are able to track the movements of birds - including this Pine Siskin  - and understand trends in population and distribution. Participate by counting birds at your own feeder. The count starts in November and lasts through the winter. There is a small fee to participate.  Register today. ...

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[ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Eco-birding
If you're planning a trip to an exotic destination, consider hiring a local nature guide. Local guides are often listed in travel books or are available through hotels or nature preserves. Hiring a local guide can be a win-win-win situation. You receive the services of a local expert — and might get to see this Green Violet-ear Hummingbird. The guide has employment. And the birds thrive, because those communities have an economic incentive to protect the birds and their habitats. Sign...

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[ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Return of the Snowbird
Although you may see Dark-eyed Juncos in the summer, come fall, many, many more—those that have been nesting in the mountains or farther north—arrive to spend the winter. These juncos often find seed feeders for winter feasting. Dark-eyed Juncos forage on the ground. The flash of white tail-feathers when one is alarmed alerts other members of the flock, and is also part of the courtship display. If you would like to become a BirdNote benefactor, begin here. ...

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[ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Raven and Wolves
Researcher Bernd Heinrich writes: “Ravens associate with any animals that kill large game – polar bears, grizzlies, wolves, coyotes, killer whales, and humans.” These birds travel with caribou on their migration, and scavenge remains after wolves have made their kills. The bill of the Common Raven can’t cut into a carcass, so a large carnivore must tear through the tough hide first. Learn more about ravens and wolves. ...

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[ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:02:00 PST ]


The Spooky Shearwaters
Some early sailors, visiting remote Pacific islands, surely feared that the ungodly wailing on shore meant they had been tricked to the gates of Hell itself. In truth, they stood among courting pairs of seabirds called Wedge-tailed Shearwaters. These birds nest on islands in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans. During courtship, pairs perform long duets of eerie wailing. For more about the Wedge-tailed Shearwater, visit TernIsland.com. ...

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[ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


What Birds Can Hear in Songs
What does the Winter Wren hear in a song? It's a long story... What we hear as a blur of sound, the bird hears as a precise sequence of sounds, the visual equivalent of seeing a movie as a series of still pictures. That birds can hear the fine structure of song so acutely allows them to convey much information in a short sound. Winter Wrens are found most often in closed-canopy conifer forests, nesting in cavities, usually within six feet of the ground. Learn more about this versatile songste...

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[ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Who Was Anna?
If there’s a hummingbird still visiting your yard these days, it’s the Anna’s Hummingbird, the only hummer seen here during winter. How did this lovely jewel get its name? Anna’s Hummingbird was named for Princess Anna de Belle Massena, who charmed Audubon when he visited her family in Paris. Learn more about this dazzling jewel at Cornell's AllAboutBirds. To find a recipe for hummingbird nectar, click here. ...

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[ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


The Hardy Harlequin
Some ducks don’t sound like ducks at all. Some, like the Harlequin, squeak. Harlequins are unique in other ways, too. Quick and agile in rushing white water, they dive to the bottom of mountain streams for food, and use fast-flowing rivers for breeding. If you’re lucky enough to spot a Harlequin Duck, you may guess how it got its name. Dressed in vivid multi-colored patches, Harlequin is the jester of traditional Italian comedy. Let us know what you think of BirdNote at info@birdnote.org. ...

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[ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]


Chorus Line in the Sky
A flock of small shorebirds (like these Western Sandpipers) twists and turns, glittering in the sky. When threatened by a falcon, these birds take to the air, flying so close together that it’s hard for a predator to capture one. A bird at one edge turns toward the middle, and a wave sweeps across the entire flock in less than a second. Have you seen something amazing or amusing in the bird world? Tell us your story, and we might share it with listeners. Write to us at info@BirdNote.org. ...

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[ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:01:00 PST ]

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