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A colony of Purple Martins nesting in hanging gourds.

We Are Stronger Together

Birds do lots of things together, including hunting, nesting and raising young. This week, we’re asking BirdNote listeners to come together and support the show by making a donation now.
A Blue Jay perched on a short branch against a dark green background.

A Steady And Reliable Resource

Whether you’re planting natives or filling your feeders every day, your backyard birds know they can rely on you for a meal. And we’re relying on recurring donors to support BirdNote’s future. This week, we are asking you to join our flock by making a donation now.
A Black-capped Chickadee looking quizzically down from a tree in fall colors.

Join Our Flock

Songbirds in winter flocks benefit from having other birds nearby. They can recognize warning signals from other species and follow them to sources of food. We think of BirdNote’s audience as our flock, and we’re much stronger together than as individuals. BirdNote is an independent…
A male cardinal stands on the perch of a bird feeder camera

Birding 101: Birding Without Leaving Home

You don’t need fancy binoculars or lavish trips abroad to look for birds. In fact, you don’t even have to leave home — you can enjoy the birds out the window every day. And you don’t actually have to physically go anywhere to find birds. You can use a smartphone or computer to go birding…
A Snowy Plover adult and chick walking across a sandy background.

Share The Shore With Birds

Nothing says summer like a day at the beach. Whether you’re lounging by a lake or enjoying a seaside vacation, listen to this episode to learn five things you can do to share the shore with birds. BirdNote is supported by Jim and Birte Falconer of Seattle, Washington — and generous…
A Western Meadowlark singing from a leafy branch.

Spark Bird: Jay Inslee and the Western Meadowlark

Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee has been around birds his entire life. But he says it wasn’t until his early 30s that a bird really caught his attention. In this episode, Inslee shares how the Western Meadowlark’s melodic song bolstered his connection to the natural world.
A colored sketch of a Tufted Titmouse perching on a twig and calling

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 learning how to identify birds by their calls. His favorite is the Tufted Titmouse. He has also begun deepening his knowledge of birds by…
A Common Swift flies across an open, grey sky.

Spark Bird: Adriaan Dokter And The Common Swift

Adriaan Dokter is an aerial ecologist who designs tools to study how birds migrate. On the Bring Birds Back podcast, Adriaan traces his fascination with flight back to an early experience with common birds. Listen to the full episode here and on your favorite podcast app.
A Western Cattle Egret in breeding plumage with wetlands in the background.

Christian Cooper, Cattle Egrets, and Cinema

Author Christian Cooper is never not birding — even at the movies. For season 8 of the Bring Birds Back, Christian shares the story of a bird out of place in the 2006 film Apocalypto. Listen to the full episode about birds on screen here and in your favorite podcast app.