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.

NEW YORK — At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities.

Larry Marshall is one you might call a "rare bird." He is a former Philadelphia Eagles punt returner who is rooting for the ...

Starlings are entertaining visitors to our gardens in the spring and summer and were ranked as number three nationally in the RSPB’s Big ...

“For nearly 250 years, we called the bald eagle the national bird when it wasn’t,” said Jack Davis, co-chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center, in a news release. “But now ...

There is nothing like spring. Just stand outside for a minute or two and you will hear what I mean. Birds are singing. From all corners of the prairies, forests and backyards the birds are singing ...

Off in the distances I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a blue jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple leaves on a crisp blue sky day. I sit enjoying the sunshine, ...

All known human languages display a surprising pattern: the most frequent word in a language is twice as frequent as the ...

Women’s History Museum was started by New Yorkers Mattie Barringer and Amanda McGowan, who met at NYU and shared a love for ...

We in Chautauqua County know all about grapes and wine, and for more than 150 years we supplied the world. But now we have a new product from individuals in CHQ who have perfected the art of Making ...

This time of year I get a lot of emails and texts from people reporting they hear an owl hooting outside their windows at night. While many enjoy the sound, others complain they can’t sleep.

The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around ...