As the dreary days of winter begin to fade away and we move into spring, you'll likely hear the sounds of singing birds in the trees — a sure sign of the season's arrival. Spring makes its appearance ...

Spring sees wildlife burst forth in numerous forms. Washington’s coastal waters, alpine forests and sagebrush-covered hills are home to mammals, amphibians, and more than 340 bird species. Nine whale ...

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.

We all need little signs of spring. When the wind chill dips and another bout of cold weather shows up in the forecast, we start wishing and dreaming of spring more than ever. For gardeners, crocuses ...

Most people think of spring as the season for listening to birds — with good reason. Spring is when the most birds are singing, performing those nesting season declarations of presence and prowess ...