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
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Why Is This Bird Half-White?
May 14, 2018 — Unusual genetic mutations can eliminate color in a bird's feathers—in patches, or even across its entire body.
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Hear How a Crow Softly Woos Its Mate
May 7, 2018 — The complex combination of coos, rattles, and growls is distinctive to each bird's social group.
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Listen to the Bubbly Jangling of a Bobolink's Song
April 30, 2018 — “The happiest bird of our spring.”
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Can You Recognize the Call of a Great Horned Owl?
April 30, 2018 — It's as distinctive as those big ear tufts.
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These Adaptations Make the Osprey a Fantastic Fisher
April 23, 2018 — After tens of millions of years, the bird has changed little since it diverged from eagles and hawks.
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The California Condor's Best Shot at Survival
April 16, 2018 — Swapping to non-lead bullets could help save this bird.
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Listen to One of Nature's "Most Memorable Anthems"
April 9, 2018 — In the last days of winter, Sandhill Cranes dance along the riverbanks of the central United States.
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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—all while avoiding injury.
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