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• As the Crow Flies

  By Gregg Thompson, Ellen Blackstone| BirdNote Verified BirdNote®As the Crow Flies? Written by Ellen BlackstoneThis is BirdNote![Cawing of American Crows]Whoever said that the fastest way to get somewhere is “as the crow flies” must not have seen crows flying to their night roost on an autumn afternoon. These shiny black aerial acrobats free-fall, tumble and tangle, then swoop back up. Definitely not the fastest way from one place to the next, as that old saying surely meant.

  By Gregg Thompson, Ellen Blackstone · BirdNote

  Nov. 28, 2024

• Swallow or Swift?

  By Ellen Blackstone, Adam Sedgley| BirdNote Verified At a glance, swallows and swifts, both graceful fliers, look much alike. But swifts — like this Chimney Swift — have longer, slimmer wings and short bodies, enabling them to glide for long periods. Their glides are punctuated by rapid, stiff bursts of wing-beats. Swallows, on the other hand, flex and flap their wings. Why do swifts have such a peculiar, stiff wing stroke? Picture a bird wing, with two halves jointed in the middle. Swift wings have a short inner “half” and a long outer half.

  By Ellen Blackstone, Adam Sedgley · BirdNote

  Aug. 25, 2024

• As the Crow Flies

  By Gregg Thompson, Ellen Blackstone| BirdNote Verified BirdNote®As the Crow Flies? Written by Ellen BlackstoneThis is BirdNote![Cawing of American Crows]Whoever said that the fastest way to get somewhere is “as the crow flies” must not have seen crows flying to their night roost on an autumn afternoon. These shiny black aerial acrobats free-fall, tumble and tangle, then swoop back up. Definitely not the fastest way from one place to the next, as that old saying surely meant.

  By Gregg Thompson, Ellen Blackstone · BirdNote

  Nov. 28, 2024

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BirdNote

BirdNote is an independent nonprofit media production organization that connects people with the natural world through engaging stories about birds. Founded in 2005, it has evolved from a small radio program into a national public media presence, reaching millions globally. The organization aims to inspire conservation by sharing vivid narratives that highlight the importance of birds and their ecosystems. BirdNote produces daily two-minute radio segments, podcasts, and long-form content that air on over 300 stations across the country. It also distributes stories through its digital platforms, including social media and YouTube, making its content accessible to a wide audience. The organization emphasizes educational outreach, using storytelling to enhance public understanding of avian conservation challenges. In addition to audio programming, BirdNote offers publications, such as a book compiling stories from its shows, and multimedia content that showcases bird behavior and conservation efforts. The organization targets bird enthusiasts, conservationists, and nature lovers, fostering connections that inspire hope and action for the environment.