February 2006 BirdNote Episodes:
On a calm winter morning, you’re apt to hear cackling, grunting, and croaking calls across a still lake. These sounds are made by American Coots, which settle in winter in huge numbers on the lakes and estuaries of Puget Sound lowlands. Learn more.
Among the most dramatic wildlife sights of a Northwest winter is that of a huge, silent, all-white owl perched out in the middle of the day: a Snowy Owl, visitor from the Arctic. Snowy Owls are usually rare visitors to Western Washington. Learn more.
What bird has an eagle’s speed, an Osprey’s agility, and enough power to take down a mighty panther? The Seattle Seahawk, a not-so-rare bird of the Pacific Northwest, won’t be found in any birding field guide, even though on certain days it numbers in the thousands. Learn more.
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