BirdNote

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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

Why Do We Never See Baby Pigeons?
April 12, 2013 — They do exist, but you have to know where to look.
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Whatever Happened to the Marsh Hawk and Sparrow Hawk?
March 29, 2013 — A look at how birds’ names change over time.
A Home for Bluebirds
March 11, 2013 — A letter carrier builds bird boxes along her route.
Wasps’ Nest Ideal Place for One Bird to Lay Its Eggs
February 11, 2013 — The Violaceous Trogon devours some of the stinging insects before digging a cavity.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Is a Winter Haven for Migratory Birds
January 30, 2013 — A variety of avian species inhabit the mixture of cypress swamp and pineland.
American Bittern: Thunder-Pumper
January 02, 2013 — This bird's deep, resonant calls have earned it unique and apt nicknames.
Crested Auklets Winter in the Bering Sea
December 14, 2012 — The auklets present a superb natural spectacle of sight, sound, and smell.
What Do You Call a Group of Birds?
November 26, 2012 — Collective nouns are a mixture of poetry, alliteration, and description.
Why Do Waterbirds Land In Parking Lots?
November 12, 2012 — To some bird species, car lots mimic water bodies, leading to avian strandings. 
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow
October 22, 2012 — These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
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