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Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in the natural world. Rich in imagery, sound, and information, BirdNote inspires you to notice the world around you.
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Radioprogramma over natuur, milieu, klimaat en duurzaamheid.
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A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.
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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.
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We’re living through a climate emergency; addressing this crisis begins by talking about it. Co-Hosts Greg Dalton and Ariana Brocious bring you empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the challenge — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic. Join us. Subscribe to Climate One on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes and the Climate One Discord server.
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Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of the British Isles
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A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn more at outsideinradio.org
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De Vogelspotcast zorgt ervoor dat je vanaf nu wat vaker omhoog kijkt! Wereldrecordhouder vogels kijken Arjan Dwarshuis gaat wekelijks op vogelsafari met jeugdvriend Gisbert van Baalen, die nog geen kraai van een ekster kan onderscheiden. Samen ontdekken ze de meest uiteenlopende vogelsoorten, aangevuld met veel beginnersvragen en mooie anekdotes. Van de meest spannende natuurgebieden tot het park waar je dagelijks doorheen wandelt.
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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, and the outdoors.
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HumaNature explores where humans and our habitat meet. You'll hear real stories about human experiences in nature. Along the way, we’ll meet people whose encounters help us reflect on our own place in the natural world.
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Out There is a podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories in the great outdoors.
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Breaking news on the environment, climate change, pollution, and endangered species. Also featuring Climate Connections, a special series on climate change co-produced by NPR and National Geographic.
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Geïmproviseerde interviews met planten, bomen en dieren uit de Nederlandse natuur. Groene Oren is een podcast van Staatsbosbeheer geproduceerd door deStudio (www.destudio.io). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each week the BBC Earth podcast brings you entertainment, humour, an abundance of amazing animal stories and unbelievable unheard sounds. Explore the world of animals with superpowers, deep dive into death, hear from heroes passionately protecting the planet and get expert insights into corners of the natural world you’ve never explored before. Hosted by zoologists Rutendo Shackleton and Sebastian Echeverri, each episode features special guests including the world’s most respected scientists ...
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Schrijver en cabaretier Hans Dorrestijn verblijft zes weken op een Waddeneiland. Slechts omringd door mantelmeeuwen, een enkele kiekendief, zand en heel veel wind, overpeinst hij zijn 80-jarige bestaan. In de zesdelige podcast van Alleen op een eiland doet schrijver en cabaretier Hans Dorrestijn verslag van zijn gemoedstoestand tijdens de opnames van het televisieprogramma. Hij voert hier open en ongenuanceerde gesprekken over met eindredacteur Annette Bakker. Van stress op de dag voor vertr ...
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Uur in de Natuur neemt je een uur lang mee naar buiten. Elke aflevering draait om een luisterverhaal dat er voor zorgt dat je je even op de Wadden, in het bos of op de heide waant. Boswachter Hanne Tersmette vertelt je vervolgens alles over wat daar te zien en over het hoofd te zien valt. Tussendoor neemt wandelfanaat Gerben van der Zwaard je mee naar een bijpassend wandelpad ergens in Nederland. Volg Uur in de Natuur ook op Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uurindenatuur
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De hoogtepunten uit de wekelijkse radio-uitzending van Vroege Vogels, samengevat in een half uur. Op een rijtje gezet en gepresenteerd door Henny Radstaak.
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Doe je ogen dicht en laat je meevoeren naar de mooiste natuurgebieden van Nederland. Geniet een uur lang van zingende vogels, zoemende insecten en ritselende bladeren. Voor bij het thuiswerken, onder het studeren of gewoon om lekker bij weg te dromen. Extra fijn in een periode waarin we voorzichtig moeten zijn en het beste zoveel mogelijk thuis kunnen blijven. Speciaal voor jou van de ANWB. Concept: audio agency Airborne. Productie: Victor Dekker & Henk Meeuwsen
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Meteorologists Simon King and Clare Nasir love the weather. In this BBC podcast, they are joined by a range of experts as they answer some of weather’s most challenging questions.
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The Purple Martin is the largest swallow that nests in the US and Canada. During fall, Purple Martins from western North America migrate to a distinct wintering area in southeastern Brazil — a travel distance of more than 5,000 miles! Scientists believe that Purple Martins started out as a South American swallow species. Over time, they evolved a s…
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Noordse woelmuis, houtsneden en spinnentijd (6 oktober 2024)
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We bezoeken het Noordse Woelmuizenfestival in Waterland! Kunstenaar Siemen Dijkstra maakt houtsneden van het Drentse landschap. En het is weer spinnentijd. Het is een feest om nu op zoek te gaan naar deze fascinerende achtpotigen. Verder in de uitzending: rechtzaak Greenpeace stikstofcrisis, Wildernis van Jeroen Helmer, vogelvrouwen in Lauwersmeer,…
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Tree Hugging, Firth of Forth Wildlife and Fyvie Castle
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In this week’s Scotland Outdoors episode, Mark meets Tim Simons of Scotways to learn more about the history of outdoor access in Scotland. Celebrations were held last month to mark the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge and honour the structure, which at the time of construction was one of the longest in the world. Recently, Rachel was invit…
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Imagine a pigeon the size of a Turkey Vulture or a Canada Goose! Meet the crowned-pigeon. Four species inhabit the large, equatorial island of New Guinea and a few smaller islands. Crowned-pigeons are forest birds and fruit-eaters, with iridescent purple chests and spectacular, tall, lacy crests. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more …
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Disastrous Climate Wake Up, Jill Stein for the Greens, Sudan's Climate and War Misery and more.
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Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge and winds to the Gulf Coast and deadly floods to the inland mountains of North Carolina. We discuss the societal toll of repeated climate-fueled disasters and whether this latest super cyclone might prove a tipping point for greater climate awareness and action. Also, physician Jill Stein, the 2024 G…
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Vegan leather, synthetic leather, faux leather. Whatever you want to call it, demand for this non-animal-based leather alternative is on the rise, especially when it comes to shoes. Some consumers don’t want to pay leather prices, others want a clean conscience when it comes to the environment and animal cruelty. So, how do these materials stack up…
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Before Justin J. Pearson became a national voice for common sense gun regulation, he was a strong advocate for climate and environmental justice, having worked to defeat a multi-billion-dollar crude oil pipeline that could have poisoned Memphis’s drinking water and taken land from South Memphis residents. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is working to m…
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To figure out the source of a hummingbird’s hum, scientists built a special rig to measure air pressure, twelve high-speed cameras, and over 2,000 microphones to observe hummingbirds fluttering in place at an artificial flower. The researchers found that the hum derives from the difference in air pressure between the top and bottom of the wings, wh…
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Helen Mark visits 50 square miles that were neither England nor Scotland. The Debatable Lands, between Carlisle and Gretna, were home to untameable crime families that petrified the most powerful of Lords and Kings. For hundreds of years governments in London and Edinburgh left the region to its own laws and moral codes. When they did intervene, th…
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When KALW’s Marissa Ortega-Welch hit the Pacific Crest Trail, she used her preferred method of navigation: an old-fashioned trail map. But along the way, she met a couple who only used phones to guide them, a Search and Rescue team that welcomes the power of GPS, and a woman who has been told her adaptive wheelchair isn't allowed in official wilder…
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Migrations: Can Birds 'See' Magnetic Fields?
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Some migratory songbirds such as European Robins have special light-sensitive proteins called cryptochromes in their eyes. New research suggests how the cryptochromes could alter their behavior in the presence of magnetic fields, giving birds a visual cue for north and south. Other birds can navigate with the help of a mineral called magnetite in t…
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Vandaag gaan we naar de solo tentoonstelling van Semâ Bekirović in het Fries museum. Nou helemaal solo is het eigenlijk niet, want een groot deel van haar werk is gemaakt in samenwerking met onvermoede kunstenaars, zoals bomen, de wind, dieren, planten, tijd en natuurlijk vogels. Haar werk gaat dan ook over de vraag wanneer iets een kunstwerk wordt…
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A History of Outdoor Access in Scotland with Tim Simons of Scotways
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Mark Stephen meets Tim Simons of the Scottish Rights of Way and Access SocietyBy BBC Radio Scotland
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The Disappearance of the Monarch King—Part 2
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Was Homero’s death an accident? Or murder? And who would want Homero dead? Reporters Michael May and Zach Goldbaum head to Mexico to investigate the death of conservationist Homero Gomez Gonzalez, who was supposedly killed for defending the butterflies. But new information complicates the official story, leaving them with even more questions. The O…
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For many, birding is about more than just a love and appreciation for birds – it also helps build community. But finding a birding group in a community where the primary language is not your own can be near impossible. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-f…
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This time on HN a woman turns to the world of fungi to help heal her pain.By Megan Feighery
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There’s a bird in Cuba with plumage in blue, red and white — the same colors as the nation’s flag. The Tocororo, or Cuban Trogon, is the national bird of Cuba. When the Tocororo is kept in a cage, they often die. This fact has become a metaphor of freedom embraced by Cubans. The Cuban Trogon is a medium-sized bird often found in pairs. Its song sou…
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When a Northern Saw-whet Owl spreads its wings, many birds can see something our human eyes can’t: the owl’s flight feathers glow with ultraviolet light. It’s invisible to humans without the help of a UV blacklight. While the glowing feathers on parrots might help them attract mates, the reason for the owls’ glowing feathers still isn’t clear. Howe…
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Compared to many birds, Great Horned Owls remain with their parents a long time. They hatched in early March, from eggs laid in late January. By April, both parents were hunting through the night to feed their young. But for the last two weeks, the adults have not fed the young. The owlets have learned the skills they need to hunt for themselves. A…
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Bidsprinkhaan, boomverkiezing en glyfosaat (29 september 2024)
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De bidsprinkhaan heeft zich nu ook in Nederland gevestigd. We nemen een kijkje bij een populatie in Limburg. Zembla onderzocht de invloed van de pesticide-industrie op de toelating van glyfosaat. Presentator Ton van der Ham vertelt over de schokkende resultaten. En welke boom wordt verkozen tot Boom van het Jaar? Verder ook in de uitzending: onderz…
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Turn Table Ferry, Lady of the Lake and Tile Whipping
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ScotWays (Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society) have published the sixth edition of Scottish Hill Tracks in around 100 years. The book launches on Saturday 28th September. Over the last five years hundreds of volunteers have helped to compile the book. Mark meets with ScotWays Director Tim Simons to discuss the book and its importance. The imp…
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The United States is home to more than 550 National Wildlife Refuges – havens for wildlife, including the Canvasback. But only one refuge can claim the distinction of being international: the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. It hosts millions of migratory ducks annually in the heart of a major metropolitan area! More info and transcript…
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Exxon's Alleged Plastics ‘Deception,’ Three Mile Island to Power AI, Risks for Transgender Field Scientists and more.
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California is suing ExxonMobil over the oil giant’s alleged “campaign of deception” to convince the public that recycling is a viable solution for plastic waste, when less than 10% of plastics are recycled. Also, to meet the tremendous energy needs of artificial intelligence Microsoft has inked a major power purchase deal with the owners of Three M…
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Naturally Connected: Chirping from the crypt
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There are an estimated 50 to 430 billion birds worldwide. They're everywhere, but few of us take the time to listen. In this episode, our reporter Ben Restle joins a nocturnal Berlin birdwatching workshop in a rather eerie location. It’s perfect for witnessing the magical dawn chorus - you just need to make it through the night……
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Environmental icon Jane Goodall is celebrating 90 years of life, and she’s not backing off of her passionate commitment to nature. The indefatigable Goodall is now focused on three intertwined crises: biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental inequity. She has one important message for her audiences around the world: vote like your child…
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Novelist Kira Jane Buxton has written several books about a pet crow navigating a post-apocalyptic world. But her writing is full of real-world bird behaviors. She has taken inspiration from how sparrows line their nests with cigarette stubs — which can deter mites — and many other bits of animal trivia. “I maintain that anything I took liberties w…
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Martha Kearney follows the River Ouse, from the High Weald to the Sussex coast and - finally - into the sea itself. Along the way, she discovers how one of the UK's largest nature recovery projects is taking root. The project is called 'Weald to Waves' - it's a wildlife corridor that has been mapped out over more than 100 miles of Sussex landscape …
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Perhaps you’re familiar with our Outside/Inbox hotline, 1-844-GO-OTTER. Anyone can leave us a voicemail sharing questions about the natural world, and we periodically answer them on the show. A few weeks ago, it came to our attention that we hadn't gotten a new voicemail in some time. Turns out our hotline has been bugging out for at least six mont…
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Fairy-Wrens Sing Secret Passwords to Unborn Chicks
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Superb Fairy-wrens teach their embryonic chicks a secret code. This incubation call contains a special note that will later serve as a password. When the chicks have hatched, this password enables the adult birds to identify their babies in the darkness of their domed nest. A species of Australian cuckoo lays its eggs in the wren’s nest, hoping to …
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In deze aflevering gaan we vogelen in het Teylers Museum in Haarlem. Opgericht in 1784 is dit het oudste museum van Nederland met een unieke schatkamer van kunst, wetenschap en geschiedenis. We gaan deze aflevering miljoenen jaren terug in de tijd en nemen een kijkje bij het oudste fossiel van de eerste échte vogel voor de wetenschap. Naast dit arc…
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An Autumn Equinox Walk up Aberdeenshire's Bennachie with Ian Grosz
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A weaving of Ian's essay 'The Sacred Mountain' with a walk up Aberdeenshire's most prominent hill, Bennachie. As we pass through the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, we offer an invitation to reflect on the changing of the seasons by visiting a special place.By BBC Radio Scotland
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The Disappearance of the Monarch King—Part 1
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Monarchs are considered the king of the butterflies. In Michoacan, Mexico conservationist Homero Gomez Gonzalez was considered the king of the Monarchs. Until one day in 2020, when he disappeared without a trace. In this series, reporters Zach Goldbaum and Michael May examine the intersection of conservation, politics, power, and crime at the world…
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In Lafayette Park in St. Louis, Missouri, a dozen or so Eurasian Tree Sparrows from Germany were released. But unlike other introduced species such as the similar-looking House Sparrow, they did not spread very far and remained in a limited area in the Midwest. It’s not fully clear why, but it’s possible that they just behave differently. And the a…
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In this episode, the Private Eye tells his saddest story: his nemesis bird. That’s what birders call a species that keeps giving you the slip. His nemesis is the Painted Bunting, a colorful gem of a bird. When word of the species being spotted nearby reaches the PI, he rushes off to see it, hoping to end his struggle to see the bird at last… More i…
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You don’t need fancy binoculars or lavish trips abroad to look for birds. In fact, you don’t even have to leave home — you can enjoy the birds out the window every day. And you don’t actually have to physically go anywhere to find birds. You can use a smartphone or computer to go birding. There are several websites where you can view live feeds of …
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For young carers, it can be difficult to find time to get away from home and enjoy the great outdoors. In this programme Helen Mark meets a group of 12-13 year-olds who all have caring responsibilities for a family member at home, but who are spending a night camping out on Dartmoor. She joins them as they pitch their tents, do some river-dipping, …
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In a clearing where an ancient Mayan city once stood, the Montezuma Oropendola perches and sings. His courtship display is astonishing: he swings by his feet and sings, his tail describing a golden pendulum – the very source of his name in Spanish – oropendola. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly ne…
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Bodemdierendagen, insecten en steuren (22 september 2024)
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Wat leeft er allemaal onder onze voeten? Tijdens de Bodemdierendagen kun je op zoek naar de 'tiny ten'. Insecten op je bord of als voedsel in de vee-industrie? Is dat de toekomst? Duizenden ernstig bedreigde steuren vrijgelaten in Donau. Waar zijn ze gebleven? En verder: ginkgo van Leiden, vogeltrek aan de kust, natuurgebied Blankwater door de ogen…
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Saltmarshes, Shipwrecks and Honey Bees
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With many parts of Scotland finally getting harvest underway, and planting for 2025 harvest being undertaken, NFU Scotland is asking growers to now complete its 31st consecutive annual harvest survey. Mark meets with Scott Campbell, North East representative on the NFUS Crops Committee, to chat about how the harvest has been so far and what the imp…
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Birds called prions have an especially creative approach to getting their food. They pass seawater through their mouths and filter it to catch tiny animals such as krill and other small crustaceans. It’s similar to how baleen whales feed, leading to the prion’s nickname: the whale-bird. The sides of their bills have comb-like structures. Small food…
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Chaos in the Climate System, Oyster Trash to Treasure, The Wit and Wisdom of Peter Dykstra and more.
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West and Central Africa have been hit hard by extreme flooding that has claimed thousands of lives and left millions stranded in Nigeria and neighboring countries. The perilous situation is prompting urgent pleas for wealthy nations to provide more climate adaptation assistance. Also, oysters on the half shell are big business on Nantucket Island, …
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This week we are sharing an episode from What On Earth — a CBC Podcast dedicated to bringing you a world of climate solutions. “Ghosts in their fishing nets” takes us to the Yukon, where Indigenous communities are sounding the alarm over critically endangered Chinook salmon populations – and fighting to help the fish return.…
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REWIND – Wardrobe Malfunction: The Climate Impact of Clothing
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What we wear defines us in so many ways. But in recent decades we’ve moved away from long-lasting, quality pieces in favor of disposable fast fashion, with major consequences for our climate and environment. From mechanized farming and pesticides to grow fiber crops, to energy for manufacturing and transportation, fossil fuels are embedded in the c…
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In addition to their scientific names, birds are also given "official" English names. Take the bird commonly known as the rain crow, for example, officially referred to as the Yellow-billed Cuckoo by the American Ornithological Society. Its scientific name is Coccyzus americanus. Of course, the bird doesn’t care what you call it, so long as it has …
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A Suspiciously Straightforward Treasure Hunt
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The world's most interesting video game designer just hid a treasure in the woods. What's he up to? Jason Rohrer has been pushing the limits of game design for 20 years, but his latest creation takes players into the forests of New England in search of a sculpture made of solid gold. The catch? He says there isn't one. But people familiar with his …
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In the early 1900s, people didn’t trust refrigerated food. Fruits and vegetables, cuts of meat… these things are supposed to decay, right? As Nicola Twilley writes, “What kind of unnatural technology could deliver a two-year old chicken carcass that still looked as though it was slaughtered yesterday?” But just a few decades later, Americans have d…
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Sofia Barboza on Becoming More Aware of Birds
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When climate scientist Sofia Barboza was living in New York City, she found it challenging to connect with the outdoors the same way she had growing up in Pennsylvania. Returning to live in Pennsylvania as an adult, Sofia brought along her new awareness of birds and their effects on mental health. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more…
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Het nieuwe seizoen ‘Kunst in de Kijker’ is gestart!! Dit keer zijn we op bezoek bij Paleis het Loo en wanen ons in de pracht en praal van de 18e eeuw. De unieke ligging van het paleis met haar prachtige tuin geeft ons de kans om zo wel buiten als binnen vogels te spotten. Stadhouder Willem III heeft een indrukwekkende kunstcollectie opgebouwd waar …
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Putting Nature at the Heart of Decision Making with Gretchen Daily of the Natural Capital Project
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Helen Needham meets Gretchen Daily of the Natural Capital Project at Stanford UniversityBy BBC Radio Scotland
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During migration, some birds change orientation, often by a full 180 degrees, and travel almost the same distance — but in the opposite direction — as the rest of their species. The phenomenon is called misorientation. First-year birds are particularly susceptible. Many vagrant birds never find their way back on course, but some do, getting more co…
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