April 2005 BirdNote Episodes:

John James Audubon Birthday

April 26th is the birthday of John James Audubon—flamboyant, groundbreaking artist, dedicated observer, adventurer, and writer. The Audubon’s Warbler was named for him, and he is also recognized as the man after whom the Audubon Society was named, for where there are birds, there is Audubon…

Earth Day, Birds on the Brink

Earth Day, April 22, reminds us of the natural resources that sustain the full community of life, for people and birds. Knowledge, will, and action are the keys—to ensure that the sounds of birds continue to join the earth’s chorus.

Sharp-shinned Hawk Attack

With relatively short rounded wings and a long tail, the Sharp-shinned Hawk maneuvers easily through branches of open trees and near the ground. If the “Sharpie” misses its prey, it may pull up and land on a low branch of a tree, settling in to watch for its target birds to return.

A Natural Feast for Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds love red, and both the Anna’s and the Rufous Hummingbirds love the red-flowering currant, a Pacific Northwest native plant. Known as Ribes sanguineum to gardeners, the plant is available at most nurseries. For more information about gardening for wildlife, please click here.

Canada Geese--Migratory or Not?

The population of waterfowl we call Canada Geese is made up of several subspecies that have widely differing behaviors. The geese we remember migrating in years past still do. But the geese native to Eastern Washington and the Great Basin do not. Happily enjoying our benign climate and abundant food, they’ve prospered. To learn more about Canada Geese, visit BirdWeb.org.

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