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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.

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Meet the Bird With Built-In Snowshoes
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Meet the Bird With Built-In Snowshoes

October 7, 2019 — Feathery feet help ptarmigans travel on top of the snow during winter.
These Sandpipers Collect Food by Creating Whirlpools
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These Sandpipers Collect Food by Creating Whirlpools

September 30, 2019 — The Red-necked Phalarope twirls itself on the water’s surface to draw in tiny crustaceans and other critters.
When It Comes to the Family Granary, an Acorn Woodpecker's Work Is Never Done
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When It Comes to the Family Granary, an Acorn Woodpecker's Work Is Never Done

September 23, 2019 — After filling thousands of holes with food in the fall, the white-eyed hoarders spend winter reorganizing their stockpile.
The Clever Way Green Herons Lure Prey
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The Clever Way Green Herons Lure Prey

September 16, 2019 — Watch carefully the next time you spot this secretive wader hunting.
Woodpeckers Lap Up Ants With Their Long Sticky Tongues
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Woodpeckers Lap Up Ants With Their Long Sticky Tongues

August 26, 2019 — Both the Pileated Woodpecker and Northern Flicker can eat hundreds of the insects at a time.
Around the World, the Soothing Sounds of Birdsong Are Used as Therapy
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Around the World, the Soothing Sounds of Birdsong Are Used as Therapy

August 19, 2019 — The natural tunes decrease stress while possibly invigorating the mind.
How Harpy Eagles Are Designed to Kill
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How Harpy Eagles Are Designed to Kill

August 12, 2019 — Named after the Harpies of Greek mythology, females can sport five-inch talons and weigh up to 20 pounds.
Hear the Wild Way Magnificent Frigatebirds Attract Mates
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Hear the Wild Way Magnificent Frigatebirds Attract Mates

August 5, 2019 — Gathered in groups, males excitedly rattle their slender bills against their inflated bright red throat pouches.
Monsoons Bring a Flood of Sparrow Song to the Sonoran Desert
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Monsoons Bring a Flood of Sparrow Song to the Sonoran Desert

July 22, 2019 — In Arizona, the songbirds wait for late summer storms to begin courtship. Listen to their chorus here.