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BirdNote’s Chirpy Cheerful Theme Song
Listeners are always curious about the origin of BirdNote's theme song. In this show, learn how Grammy-Award winning artist Nancy Rumbel and the Bird…
2 years, 7 months ago
Let the Birds do the Talking
BirdNote is an independent nonprofit organization, and this week, we’re asking you to support BirdNote with a donation at birdnote.org. But today, ra…
2 years, 7 months ago
Behind the Scenes
It takes a lot to bring you the rich sounds of birds yodeling, cooing, and screeching to you each day. It's a meticulous process of researching, writ…
2 years, 7 months ago
Join the Flock
Songbirds in winter flocks benefit from having other birds nearby. They can recognize warning signals from other species and follow them to sources o…
2 years, 7 months ago
Loggerhead Shrike
Loggerhead Shrikes are found across much of the United States in open country, like pasture and sagebrush. Male shrikes are well known for impaling t…
2 years, 7 months ago
Migrations: Veeries Predict Hurricanes
In some years, tawny-colored thrushes called Veeries cut their breeding season short. Researchers discovered that Veeries tend to stop breeding early…
2 years, 7 months ago
Decibels Per Gram
Some of the tiniest birds in the world have impressively loud voices. The Ruby-crowned Kinglet — that bright-headed sprite of the treetops — would be…
2 years, 7 months ago
Common Potoo: Branch or Bird?
Common Potoos are champions of camouflage. In the daytime these nocturnal creatures perch perfectly still on branches: heads pointed upward, bodies o…
2 years, 7 months ago
Providing Water for Birds
From chickadees to Cooper’s Hawks, most birds love a good bath. Some birds get the fluids they need from their food, but many birds need a drink at l…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Striped Owl: A Yelling Owl
Striped Owls are known for their diverse vocalizations. Their repertoire includes deep hoots, eerie screeches, and a range of calls that help give an…
2 years, 7 months ago