Podcast

Spring’s Early Birds Go to Battle for Your Nest Box
February 20, 2018 — The competition to find a good home is fierce between Tree Swallows and bluebirds.
How Vultures Can Eat Rotten Meat Without Getting Sick
February 05, 2018 — As nature's clean-up crew, these birds have developed a potent set of adaptations to consume carrion.
How Do Finches Shell Sunflower Seeds so Quickly?
January 30, 2018 — It's all thanks to a specialized beak.
Birds Have Built-In Goggles
January 22, 2018 — A third eyelid provides the extra protection needed to fly and hunt.
Are Early Birds Really Better Off?
January 08, 2018 — A study of woodland species found that eating later in the day might lead to a longer lifespan.
How Chickadee Flocks Avoid Traffic Jams at Your Feeder
January 02, 2018 — Turns out there's an orderly process to all of that flitting back and forth.
A Brief History of the Modern Chicken
December 18, 2017 — From the jungles of India to your breakfast table.
An Owl Trapped in a Christmas Tree Once Traveled From Oregon Into Canada
December 11, 2017 — Fortunately the Northern Saw-whet survived the surprise trip.
Today Is the 57th Anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
December 05, 2017 — The Arctic coastal plain hosts a staggering amount of wildlife, but less than two percent of this vital habitat is currently protected.
Snake-eagles Are a Serpent's Worst Nightmare
December 04, 2017 — This raptor can decapitate and swallow its prey whole—all on the wing.