BirdNote

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—connecting the ways and needs of birds to the lives of listeners.

Articles by BirdNote

Groove-Billed Anis, Communal Nesters

August 24, 2015 — This bird can collect up to 20 eggs in one nest.

Challenge Yourself With This Bird Call Quiz

August 14, 2015 — How well do you know these sounds of summer?

The Auklet's Whiskers—Not Just for Show

July 01, 2015 — Distinctive plumes serve a dual purpose.

Cracking the Safe

June 15, 2015 — A woodpecker's tongue is a powerful force against tree bark.

The Sounds of Hungry Owlets

June 05, 2015 — Baby Great Horned Owls can grow as big as their parents, with a noisy appetite to boot.

A Taste Test for Birds

May 07, 2015 — Do birds use their bills to tap into their palates?

A Hummingbird's Shining Armor

April 08, 2015 — The gorget is just a small part of the fireworks display.

The Brassiest Bird in the West

March 27, 2015 — This resourceful bird persists on the rugged range.

A Nightingale Fairy Tale

March 18, 2015 — There's a legend that the bird's song saved a Chinese emperor from the cusp of death.

A Bad Climate for Wood Storks

March 13, 2015 — Stork colonies are being squeezed dry.