Every spring and fall, something extraordinary happens in the sky. Without most people ever noticing, billions of birds take flight under cover of darkness. These nocturnal travelers are mostly small ...

Waking up to birds chirping can be relaxing. Waking up to a bird squawking in the middle of the night– well that’s just irritating. If you live in Fort Worth, you have most likely had this experience.

Jacob Job: The night skies have fascinated humans for as long as we have been around. Celestial bodies have become actors in our myths and folklore. And from the stars and heavens, we draw inspiration ...

The sound of a bird chirping is nature’s alarm clock. It somehow creates a sense of peace as you open your eyes to get your day started. But one thing you might never recall is hearing birds at night.

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.

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