There are birds… and then there are moments. Seeing a cardinal isn’t just “Oh look, a bird.” It’s cinematic. It’s dramatic. It’s nature’s version of a red carpet appearance. With that bold crimson ...

Spring weather has finally arrived, ushering in a sensory feast of nature's sights, sounds and scents after the barrenness of winter. We humans feel joyful at the prospect of long days filled with ...

In between snowstorms lately, we’ve been able to enjoy the sounds of spring as our feathered friends wing north again for summer. Everyone knows the sound of a Canada goose honking and probably a ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

Here’s some facts you might not know about Kentucky’s State Bird — the Cardinal. Both the male and female cardinals sing. The songs typically last 2 to 3 seconds and sound like the bird is saying ...