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Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing for pleasure. But the conditions that contribute to the immense diversity of the sounds they make ...

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.

Listening to nature sounds can quickly reduce stress, with neuroscience showing measurable benefits for calming the mind and body.

The park is a haven for wildlife, with 203 bird species recorded, representing nearly half of all bird species in Ohio. Highbanks features a variety of habitats, including older-growth forest, ...