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

Ravens Are Making a Comeback In Cities
May 30, 2017 — The resurgence of North America's largest corvid continues.
How Grebes Build Floating Nests That Keep Their Eggs High and Dry
May 22, 2017 — Dead and rotting aquatic plants are the Pied-billed Grebe's nesting materials of choice.
How Do Birds Taste Their Food?
May 15, 2017 — While birds' beaks may seem hard and impermeable, in some species like ducks the insides are coated with hundreds of taste buds.
The British Tried Training Gulls to Find Submarines in World War One
May 08, 2017 — To detect deadly German subs, the Royal Navy turned to Herring Gulls.
The Female Rufous Hummingbird Is a Master Nest Builder
May 01, 2017 — Marvels of avian engineering, each nest is only the size of half a walnut.
Hear the Desert Come Alive with Birdsong During a Spring Shower
April 24, 2017 — It isn't just parched plants that welcome the rejuvenating rain.
Behold the Male Ruby-crowned Kinglet in All Its Mating Majesty
April 17, 2017 — When it's time to court a female, the touch of red on this drab bird's head transforms into a blazing crown.
Create a Hummingbird Haven With Native Flowering Plants
April 10, 2017 — As hummers make their way north for spring, draw them to your yard or space with the plants they need to refuel.
Why Now Is the Best Time to Watch a Raptor Nest
April 03, 2017 — Hawks, owls, and other raptors nest early to give their young ample time鈥攁nd ample prey鈥攖o develop the skills they need to hunt on their own.
The Slick Trick Sea Ducks and Surfers Use to Avoid Getting Smashed by Waves
March 27, 2017 — Surf Scoters forage for food where waves break with the greatest violence.