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

Learn the Sounds of Three Brown Thrushes
May 11, 2016 — A silent pause in the woods can lead to a sweet, symphonic moment.
Why Do Birds' Eyes Change Colors?
May 04, 2016 — In some species of hawks, gulls, and other avians, it marks an important transition into adulthood.
What Do Birds Use To Duct Tape Their Nests Together?
April 18, 2016 — A flexible, resilient material for construction and repair . . . yes, we're talking about spider silk.
How to Tell a Carolina From a Black-Capped Chickadee
April 05, 2016 — Hint: Their voices give them away.
What's Your State Bird?
March 28, 2016 — It may hail from a faraway land鈥攐r it may be a feeder frequenter.
Don't Be Fooled By the Red-bellied Woodpecker's Name
March 24, 2016 — To identify this bird, look to its head.
Why Would a Bird Carry Water in Its Feathers?
March 08, 2016 — This desert species' incredible adaptation was once considered a myth.
Seattle's Biggest Airport Has an Uber for Its Raptors
February 16, 2016 — A special shuttle service for hawks keeps them out of danger鈥攚hile protecting planes and passengers.
How Do Feathers Keep Birds Warm?
February 10, 2016 — It requires thousands and thousands of feathers and a whole lot of preening.
Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads?
January 20, 2016 — Here's the secret behind the head-turning phenomenon.