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Bonaparte's Gull Chorus-line
Small, tern-like Bonaparte's Gulls often form a chorus-line at the water's edge. Side by side, in half an inch of water, they stomp their feet as fas…
2 months, 1 week ago
Migrations: You're Going the Wrong Way!
During migration, some birds change orientation and travel almost the same distance — but in the opposite direction — as the rest of their species. T…
2 months, 1 week ago
How Birds Drink
How do birds drink? A robin takes a mouthful of water and then tips its head way back to send the water down its gullet. Pigeons are among the few bi…
2 months, 1 week ago
Black-throated Sparrow Sings in the Desert
Sparrows are iconic desert denizens of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. They thrive in open arid habitats, with evenly spaced shrubs, trees…
2 months, 1 week ago
Piper’s Sandpipers
In this special kids edition of BirdNote Daily, Piper Bayard shares her love of sandpipers.
More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.
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2 months, 1 week ago
Learning More About Birds by Sketching Them
Many people take an interest in birds as they get older. But others start very early, like one young BirdNote listener named Ben Bradmon. He has been…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Black-and-White Warbler
Black-and-white Warblers are tiny songbirds that breed in North America’s deciduous forests and winter as far south as Colombia. They feast on insect…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Another BirdNote Quiz
Let's have some fun and test your bird ID skills! This quiz features:
an American Robin an Olive-sided Flycatcher, (like the photo above) a Red-t…2 months, 2 weeks ago
Catios — The Best of Both Worlds
Cats love the outdoors, but they’re also one of the biggest threats to birds — killing as many as four billion a year in North America. Outdoor cats …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
For Shorebirds, Summer Ends Early
We often think of birds migrating south in the fall. But many species kick off their big trips surprisingly early in the year. Shorebirds nesting in …
2 months, 2 weeks ago