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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

Bird Songs and Baby Babble
March 09, 2015 — A recent genetic study reveals the parallels between birdsong and human speech.
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Where Are All the Queen Birds?
February 27, 2015 — Kings greatly outnumber queens when it comes to bird names.
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The American Kestrel, a Tiny Killer Built for Speed
February 23, 2015 — A small falcon, hovering over a field...it must be a kestrel.
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Introducing the Bald Eagle, Our National Symbol
February 18, 2015 — This renowned bird was once called the Washington Eagle.
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A Funeral for Crows
February 06, 2015 — It's not just about mourning a fellow corvid.
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The Longest Toes You've Ever Seen
February 05, 2015 — Monstrous feet enable this warm-weather bird to walk on water.
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'Tis the Season for Gyrfalcons
December 19, 2014 — If you're in the northern states, keep an eye out for the majestic Gyrfalcon this winter.
The Northern Goshawk, An Esteemed Bird of Prey
December 18, 2014 — Ever since medieval times this raptor has been regarded by falconers as a fearsome and beautiful hunter.
Hitchcock's Deranged Birds
December 08, 2014 — Science backs up some aspects of the famed director's classic 1963 movie The Birds.
Hitchcock's Deranged Birds
December 08, 2014 — Science backs up some aspects of the famed director's classic 1963 movie "The Birds."