To celebrate the beginning of spring in the Gaelic calendar, ornithologist Seán Ronayne is across the schedule on RTÉ lyric fm with a new series to discuss the distinct bird songs, melodies and calls ...

Bird Mimicry Bird that mimic other birds are the cover artists of the bird world, borrowing sounds and tunes from other birds to use as their own. Some mimicry bird species—mockingbirds, thrashers and ...

Power-pop veterans the Minus 5 have a new LP on the way. For the forthcoming Oar On, Penelope!, Scott McCaughey’s oft-changing band includes R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on bass and 12-string guitar, McCaughey ...

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.

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 ...

Oh, these beautiful fall days and nights are here again. The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the nights are cool. As always, the seasons are changing and the birds are changing with ...

The Bird Calls' new album extends into whimsical territory, greeting you warmly with a tapestry of lustrous synths, shimmery ...

A study finds that whale songs are similar to human speech patterns after breaking down the sound lengths and frequencies ...

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new ...

The Java sparrow is ready for the video recording. As I hold it carefully in my hand in order to transfer it to the recording ...

Jelly Roll was joined by MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) at a Phoenix Open Birds Nest concert that offset songs like "Save Me" and "Liar" with fiery sermons.

Anyone who wants to get into bird watching needs a good pair of binoculars so they can see birds up close. Most birds you ...