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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

Immerse Yourself In These Peaceful, Nature-Rich Sound Recordings
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Immerse Yourself In These Peaceful, Nature-Rich Sound Recordings

March 18, 2020 — Created by an acoustic ecologist, the place-based soundscapes transport listeners across the globe.
Webbed Feet Are an Evolutionary Hit
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Webbed Feet Are an Evolutionary Hit

March 9, 2020 — From geese and gulls to penguins and puffins, these birds have perfectly adapted to life on the water.
Listen: Greater Rhea Nests Are Filled With Dozens of Whistling Eggs
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Listen: Greater Rhea Nests Are Filled With Dozens of Whistling Eggs

January 27, 2020 — Males of this huge South American species mate with several partners, resulting in exceptionally large—and musical—clutches.
Snow Caves Keep Ptargimans Cozy on Cold Winter Nights
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Snow Caves Keep Ptargimans Cozy on Cold Winter Nights

January 13, 2020 — When temperatures plummet, some northern birds create burrows to take advantage of snow's natural insulation.
Why Great Horned Owls Start Nesting in the Winter
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Why Great Horned Owls Start Nesting in the Winter

January 6, 2020 — When many other birds head south for warmer weather, these raptors pair up and hunker down.
Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters
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Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters

December 9, 2019 — David Yarnold shares some of his favorite birding moments and how they moved him.
How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool
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How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool

December 2, 2019 — Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.
The Long, Surprising Journey of the Domestic Wild Turkey
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The Long, Surprising Journey of the Domestic Wild Turkey

November 25, 2019 — Hailing from Mexico, these birds traveled abroad before eventually landing back on North American shores.
These Birds Need Their Personal Space
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These Birds Need Their Personal Space

November 18, 2019 — Bald Eagles, Gyrfalcons, and other birds of prey keep to themselves, with some pairs maintaining a nesting territory roughly the size of Chicago.