BirdNote

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鈥攃onnecting the ways and needs of birds to the lives of listeners.

Articles by BirdNote

Listen to One of Nature's "Most Memorable Anthems"
April 09, 2018 — In the last days of winter, Sandhill Cranes dance along the riverbanks of the central United States.
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Why Do Birds Rest on One Leg?
April 02, 2018 — Their feet get cold, too!
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How Brown Pelicans Dive After Fish Without Breaking Their Necks
March 26, 2018 — The hefty coastal birds engulf fish as they plunge into the water from 60 feet up鈥攁ll while avoiding injury.
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Pied-billed Grebes Sink Like Submarines
March 19, 2018 — The widespread divers are masters of their own buoyancy.
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Bald Eagles Spring-Clean, Too
March 12, 2018 — Before each new brood, some nest upkeep is necessary.
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Hear the Differing Drumbeats of Woodpeckers
March 05, 2018 — Each bird's distinctive hammering serves as a warning to others.
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Sanderlings Speed Along the Ocean's Edge
February 26, 2018 — These delightful little shorebirds can be seen scurrying on beaches around the world.
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Spring鈥檚 Early Birds Go to Battle for Your Nest Box
February 20, 2018 — The competition to find a good home is fierce between Tree Swallows and bluebirds.
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It's Almost Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, 2018 — Are you planning to take part this weekend?
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How Vultures Can Eat Rotten Meat Without Getting Sick
February 05, 2018 — As nature's clean-up crew, these birds have developed a potent set of adaptations to consume carrion.
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