BirdNote Daily

A sure way to brighten a winter mood.

An ornithologist dreamed of joining the birds in the skies.

What can you do to help birds that don’t live where you do?

What does it take to win the World Championship Duck Calling Contest?

Sandpipers in elegant formation!

Bwaa-haa-haa! Happy Halloween!

A bird sound quiz for the season!

A beautiful bird of the prairies.

Not everyone thinks crows and ravens are spooky!

A memorable encounter with poet J. Drew Lanham.

What are they for?

Listen for these owls duetting, even in urban areas.

How can they stand it?

Birds can watch each other to learn complex tasks!

When Snow Geese get together, it gets noisy!

Same species, different colors!

Meet some of Belize’s amazing birds of prey!

Time to prepare for next year!

What's a Prairie Warbler doing in a tree farm?

A brain and skull rearranged.

A bright yellow bird draws an educator into birding.

These little birds are always on the move.

Morning isn’t the only time to see and hear birds.

Autumn and winter are seasons of grand renewal, just like the spring.

The shared evolutionary history of birds and crocodilians.

The wide-awake bird.

Why do they travel so far?

It’s a day to appreciate and protect migratory birds!

They are ranging farther south.

Transforming to complete a 7,200-mile flight!

Owls make spectacular journeys!

A GPS tracker reveals an incredible journey.

Autumn brings new birds!

Why do birds avoid flying during rainstorms?

Do they hibernate? Bury themselves in mud? Nope!

Try this easy activity with a funny name!

An introduced species that has stayed local rather than spread out.

Birds can turn up in unexpected places.

The answer may surprise you!

The kids are growing up!

Specialized bills let these birds filter their food from the water!

A simply-dressed bird with a beautiful, mysterious song.

Here are 3 actions you can take to support wildlife.

These little beauties lead lives that are anything but ordinary.

Gliding vs. flapping is the clue!

Finding a safe spot to change into fresh feathers.

Listen for jolting notes, like a small engine cranking up.

Does your family have a secret language?

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Taking a cue from the birds.

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It depends on the species of bird!

Clowns of the parrot world.

Waiting for Ollie Fly to appear by the mountain lake.

Arctic Dispatch: Sandpipers Sing at Teshekpuk Lake

A bird that can benefit from shade-grown coffee!

And who flies the farthest?

An audio postcard from conservation photographer Gerrit Vyn.

Look out for this pirate!

Birds following their nose to a delicacy!

Explore bird behavior through live feeds of raptor nests and bird feeder cameras.

Tuning into to the beautiful song of a distinctive red bird.

Researchers study the effects of birdsong on the mind.

Take a seat outside and turn your binoculars to the sky!

Private Eye Michael Stein is on the case!

Raising up to seven young at a time in surprising places.

Australian mimic birds reshape their environment.

An extra, protective eyelid.

Five things you can do to protect birds at the beach.

Birds flying overseas sometimes land on boats to rest.

How a grassland melody enthralled a state governor.

Not just for the fun of it!

Rescuing wayward puffin hatchlings in Iceland.

The music is quiet and haunting.

A show complete with costume and choreography.

Everyone has a reason to protect the environment.

Climate-friendly heating and cooling choices save energy and help birds, too.

Cultivating your own personal names for familiar birds.

Sometimes multiple species share the same nest.

A smorgasbord of shrimp!

Sometimes birds get lost, too.

Hint: not with a straw!

A handsome bird with a sophisticated song.

A fourth grader shares her favorite sandpipers.

One young BirdNote listener finds that sketching birds helps him focus on the details.

An aptly named bird with a delightfully squeaky song.

Can you tell what the bird is by just hearing it?

Enter the cat patio.

Fall migration begins earlier than you might realize.

Consumer choices can help this threatened sandpiper!

Private Eye Michael Stein is on the case!

Today is International Owl Awareness Day!

In the Sonoran Desert, doves and cactuses share a symbiotic relationship.

Some bird species are newcomers to nighttime singing.

Isolated and unique from all other rainforests on earth.

Stadium lights attract birds that hunt insects on the wing.

Much like people, cormorants rally in the afternoon.