Gregg Thompson

3 days ago | birdnote.org | Gregg Thompson |Conor Gearin

BirdNote®Great-tailed GrackleWritten by Conor GearinThis is BirdNote.     [Great-tailed Grackle calls]Great-tailed Grackles live up to their name. The glossy black males trail their long, V-shaped tails behind them as they fly, almost like a plane towing a banner ad. And while not quite as flashy, the brown-feathered females have impressively long tails, too. The males settle disputes by fanning their tails —  but if the feathers aren’t enough to intimidate their rival, a wrestling match ensues.

1 week ago | birdnote.org | Gregg Thompson |Conor Gearin

BirdNote®From Bobwhite Coveys to PairsWritten by Conor GearinThis is BirdNote.     [Northern Bobwhite covey call]    [Winter Ambience]Throughout winter, Northern Bobwhites gather in groups called ‘coveys’ to search for food during the day and share warmth at night. These small quail arrange themselves in a circle, with their tails in the center and heads outward, huddled up like a wreath of plump birds to survive frost and snow.

1 month ago | wiscogolfaddict.com | Gregg Thompson |Paul Seifert

Looking for premium quality and a feature-loaded rangefinder? The Bushnell Pro X3+ delivers all that and then some. Having been a happy owner of previous Bushnell “hybrid” GPS/Rangefinders, I expected accuracy but with more features. The quality in the build and ergonomics of the unit are noticeable immediately.  It’s solid, comfortable and steady to hold.

2 months ago | birdnote.org | Gregg Thompson |Frances Wood

BirdNote®Small Birds Mob Big OnesWritten by Frances WoodThis is BirdNote. [Crows calling]Have you ever watched crows dive-bombing a hawk or an eagle? Several crows will gang up and pester a larger bird into departing their breeding territory. Perhaps you’ve seen starlings or blackbirds do the same to crows. When smaller birds join forces to ward off larger birds, it’s called “mobbing.” This behavior — like calling family members for help — is used by many bird species.

Jan 16, 2025 | birdnote.org | Gregg Thompson

BirdNote®  The Haunting Voice of the Common LoonWritten by Bob Sundstrom[Common Loon yodel call]This is BirdNote. One of the most evocative bird voices belongs not to a delicate songbird, but to a sleek, black-and-white waterbird. [Common Loon yodel call]That’s the haunting “yodel” of a male Common Loon, a sound that echoes across northern lakes where loons nest in summer.