On March 6, 2000, “Fuel 2000” label released “The Secret Language of Birds”, the third Ian Anderson solo studio album. It was recorded in 1998, and was produced by Ian Anderson.

Personnel:

• Ian Anderson– vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, acoustic bass guitar, mandolin, percussion, piccolo
• Martin Barre– electric guitar
• Andrew Giddings– accordion, piano, organ, marimba, percussion, electric bass, keyboards, orchestral sounds
• Gerry Conway– drums
• Darrin Mooney– drums
• James Duncan Anderson– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Anderson.

1. The Secret Language of Birds
2. The Little Flower Girl
3. Montserrat
4. Postcard Day
5. The Water Carrier
6. Set-Aside
7. A Better Moon
8. Sanctuary
9. The Jasmine Corridor
10. The Habanero Reel
11. Panama Freighter
12. The Secret Language of Birds, PT. II
13. Boris Dancing
14. Circular Breathing
15. The Stormont Shuffle
16. Extra Track Intro (unlisted)
17. In the Grip of Stronger Stuf (unlisted)
18. Thick as a Brick  (unlisted)