Podcast

Listen to One of Nature's "Most Memorable Anthems"
April 09, 2018 — In the last days of winter, Sandhill Cranes dance along the riverbanks of the central United States.
Why Do Birds Rest on One Leg?
April 02, 2018 — Their feet get cold, too!
How Brown Pelicans Dive After Fish Without Breaking Their Necks
March 26, 2018 — The hefty coastal birds engulf fish as they plunge into the water from 60 feet up—all while avoiding injury.
Pied-billed Grebes Sink Like Submarines
March 19, 2018 — The widespread divers are masters of their own buoyancy.
Bald Eagles Spring-Clean, Too
March 12, 2018 — Before each new brood, some nest upkeep is necessary.
Sharing the Bay Area's Rich Tapestry of Birdlife — with Cindy Margulis
March 09, 2018 — "You can talk to anybody about a bird; it’s a way of bringing people together."
In Mexico, Grassland Birds and Ranching Can Coexist — with Mauricio de la Maza
March 09, 2018 — "That’s how everything kind of melds together: birds, habitat, water, the people, and economics."
Why the Scrub-Jay Should Be Florida's State Bird — with Eva Ries
March 09, 2018 — "It was as though magic happened, because I felt a pair of feet in my hand."
Hear the Differing Drumbeats of Woodpeckers
March 05, 2018 — Each bird's distinctive hammering serves as a warning to others.
Sanderlings Speed Along the Ocean's Edge
February 26, 2018 — These delightful little shorebirds can be seen scurrying on beaches around the world.