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The world's leading audio storyteller about birds. Celebrating 20 years of public radio shows, podcasts, and events. Listen to BirdNote Daily, BirdNote en Español, and the Bring Birds Back Podcast: linktr.ee/BirdNote

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Voices and Vocabularies: House Finch or Purple Finch | BirdNote Learn how to distinguish their songs!

Voices and Vocabularies: House Finch or Purple Finch

Learn how to distinguish their songs!

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04.02.2026 23:48 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Conserving Wetlands for Black Rails | BirdNote Habitat is the key!

Conserving Wetlands for Black Rails: Habitat is the key!

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04.02.2026 23:47 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Albatrosses Saving Albatrosses | BirdNote A cross-Pacific rescue mission and the birds who made it possible.

Black-footed Albatrosses are masters of the high seas, but their fate is threatened by trouble on land.

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04.02.2026 23:47 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Wild Parrots of San Francisco | BirdNote Rowdy, colorful parrots have found homes in the Bay Area.

Rowdy, colorful parrots have found homes in the Bay Area.

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04.02.2026 23:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Rickie Lee Jones Helps Birds at Home | BirdNote The award-winning musician welcomes wildlife to her backyard feeders.

At her home in New Orleans, Grammy-winning musical artist Rickie Lee Jones has transformed her yard into a safe haven for birds.

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04.02.2026 23:46 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Hunting Is for the Birds (Too) | BirdNote Duck hunters are among our leading conservationists today.

Duck hunting may sound like a forbidden sport for most bird lovers but did you know that some of the most dedicated bird conservationists - in the world - are also devout hunters?

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31.12.2025 13:07 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kererū: Pigeons That Get Tipsy | BirdNote Sunbathing after a meal has a surprising side effect.

Sunbathing after a meal has a surprising side effect.

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31.12.2025 13:07 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Chicago’s Windy City Bird Lab | BirdNote Technology, birding and community finds a common cause.

Chicago has been in the spotlight quite a lot as of late, but one of its most remarkable attributes can be seen in the night sky: nocturnal bird migration.

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10.12.2025 17:14 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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How Art Inspired a Young Birder | BirdNote Birder and artist Isaiah Scott was blown away by a mural called the Wall of Birds.

In today's episode of BirdNote Daily, Isaiah Scott shares how Jane Kim's Wall of Birds sparked his love of birding.

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10.12.2025 17:13 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Attack on the Endangered Species Act | BirdNote Let’s talk the ESA, the plight of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken, and more.

In this season 8 premiere of Bring Birds Back, host Deja Perkins returns with legislative strategist from the American Bird Conservancy, Hardy Kern. Don't miss it!

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03.12.2025 18:11 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It's Giving Tuesday! Will you take a moment and support BirdNote storytelling?

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02.12.2025 17:08 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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BirdNote has fun new offerings in the BirdNote shop, like this crow tapestry blanket! Check everything out in time for the holidays: birdnote.myshopify.com

And every purchase helps support our storytelling!

26.11.2025 21:12 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Birdsong Mnemonics with Christian Cooper | BirdNote With practice, birding by ear can feel like a superpower.

With practice, birding by ear can feel like a superpower.

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21.11.2025 05:47 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Vocal Learning is for the Birds | BirdNote Neuroscientist Erich Jarvis explores the connections between birdsong and speech.

In today's episode, Neuroscientist Erich Jarvis explores the connections between birdsong and speech:

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05.11.2025 17:18 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Volunteer for Project FeederWatch | BirdNote Watching the birdfeeder — for science!

Watching the birdfeeder — for science!

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03.11.2025 18:31 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Don't miss out on the 2026 BirdNote wall calendar! Now for sale!

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31.10.2025 20:13 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The incredible "Wall of Birds" turns 10 this year, and artist Jane Kim recently spent time with BirdNote reflecting on what it meant to bring the project to life — and how it continues to resonate a decade later.

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30.10.2025 20:05 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Owl Sounds with Becca Rowland | BirdNote Who-who-whooo knew owl calls could be such a hoot?

Who-who-whooo knew owl calls could be such a hoot?

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30.10.2025 20:03 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

There are only about three hours left (👀 👀 👀) to bid in the 2025 BirdNote auction! Check out over 70 items, and each bid supports BirdNote's mission to inspire people to care about the natural world and take steps to protect it! app.galabid.com/birdnote-cel...

29.10.2025 23:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Only one day left to bid in BirdNote's 2025 fundraiser auction! Pick up one-of-a-kind artwork, like H. Jon Benjamin's "Upside Down Nuthatch," (below) or travel in Rome, Paris, or South Africa! Register to bid here: app.galabid.com/birdnote-cel...

28.10.2025 18:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hummingbirds Caught in a Dark World of Love Spells | BirdNote Authorities are cracking down on the illegal sale of chuparosa charms.

Authorities are cracking down on the illegal sale of chuparosa charms.

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28.10.2025 18:36 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Annakacygna – The Ultimate Bird | BirdNote Extinct swans with remarkable adaptations for a life at sea.

Like today’s swans, the extinct species Annakacygna hajimei and Annakacygna yoshiiensis were quite large. But unlike their modern relatives, these birds lived most of their lives out at sea, and their fossils reveal remarkable adaptations to this unusual lifestyle.

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27.10.2025 16:11 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Seeing the Rainbow in a Bird’s Feathers | BirdNote Buffleheads, Common Grackles, and Rock Pigeons share a similar stunning trait.

Buffleheads, Common Grackles, and Rock Pigeons share a similar stunning trait.

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24.10.2025 19:42 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Quirky Words for Patterned Birds | BirdNote Some birds are named for their striped and streaked feathers.

Descriptive names can be a great help when you’re getting to know a new bird. If you encounter a bird described as flammulated, lineated, banded, or barred, keep an eye out for their namesake stripes and streaks!

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24.10.2025 16:14 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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A romantic getaway for two in the Grand Tetons? Bird-inspired perfume? A VIP Owl Prowl in Seattle? Orchid care support? Bid on all of these things (and more) today in BirdNote's annual auction fundraiser!

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17.10.2025 22:52 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Invite up to 11 of your closest friends to join you on a VIP "Owl Prowl" in Seattle's Seward Park! Bid on this experience today in BirdNote's fundraiser auction and support our work with each bid!

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The auction closes on October 29!

11.10.2025 22:25 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Curious about how to start your own podcast? Each ticket you buy to this special workshop helps support BirdNote's mission to inspire more people to care about the natural world and take steps to protect it. Bid here! app.galabid.com/birdnote-cel...

09.10.2025 20:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Amy Tan Loves Birds: An insanely fun benefit for KNKX and BirdNote Join KNKX for a celebration of BirdNote's 20th Anniversary with our special guest, author Amy Tan on December 2 at Town Hall Seattle, hosted by KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

🦜 Join us for a celebration of Birdnote's 20th Anniversary with special guest, author Amy Tan on December 2, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall #Seattle! Amy will talk about her birding journey, her conservation work, and what inspires her connection to the natural world. (@birdnote.bsky.social) Tickets:

09.10.2025 16:59 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Help bring a brand new species to our public radio audience when you bid to sponsor an episode about the King Eider! Also have your name or the name of a loved one recognized at the end of the episode!

Check out all of our auction items here: app.galabid.com/birdnote-cel...

08.10.2025 22:20 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Do you want to own an original sketch by H. Jon Ben Benjamin? You can bid on his "Upside Down Nuthatch" in the 2025 BirdNote auction now! Get your bid in while you can! app.galabid.com/birdnote-cel...

08.10.2025 17:05 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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