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strives to transport listeners out of the daily grind and into the natural world with outstanding audio programming and online content. The stories we tell are rich in sound, imagery, and information—connecting the ways and needs of birds to the lives of listeners.

Articles by BirdNote

Research Sheds New Light on Passenger Pigeon Extinction
September 02, 2014 — Natural fluctuations may explain how a species that once numbered in the billions went extinct.
What It'd Take to Build a Human-sized Robin's Nest
July 01, 2014 — Robins may make the work look easy, but in human terms it's one monumental project.
Birds Dress for Spring
May 12, 2014 — 'Tis the season when birds spiff up their wardrobes.
This Bird Will Put a Spell on You
March 01, 2014 — A birder may have a target bird so elusive that the bird becomes a kind of "jinx bird." But there was a real bird by that name.
How Feathers Insulate
February 07, 2014 — How do birds stay warm when it's so cold?
Winter: Nature’s Cold Storage
January 14, 2014 — One good thing about cold weather.
How to Identify Gulls
December 30, 2013 — Black, white, gray... how do you sort them all out?
Rock Sandpipers Winter on Alaska's Shores
December 04, 2013 — Thanks to the Christmas Bird Count we know that these birds like Homer Spit.
How Can Birds Roost on One Leg?
November 13, 2013 — Many songbirds, such as cardinals or finches, sleep perched in the safety of dense trees or shrubs. When they fall asleep, they stand on one leg. 
Are Canada Geese Migratory or Not?
October 21, 2013 — It's the time of year that geese migrate. So why are there so many still hanging around?