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Podcast: The 'Forgotten Songs' Sound Sculpture

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team November 15, 2021
Conil de la Frontera, Spain

Torre Vigía de Castilnovo

This centuries-old tower hosts endangered bald ibis mating pairs and looms over a pristine beach.
Huntington, Vermont

Birds of Vermont Museum

Wood carving meets bird conservation at this museum showcasing the life's work of one man.
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Could Hong Kong's Fugitive Cockatoos Save the Species?

The city's feral flock is thriving while the global cockatoo population is under threat.
Naomi Xu Elegant September 24, 2021
Bienno, Italy

Bosco di Quercus

A giant owl named Rocco oversees mythical woodland creatures along these charming mountain trails.
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On a Remote Island, Locals Protect Seabird Eggs They Once Hunted

A century-plus tradition on the Italian island of Linosa evolves from sustenance to conservation science.
Guia Baggi September 3, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Bird Monuments

A globe-trotting tour of avian art, from a golden peacock clock to giant poultry statues.
Michelle Cassidy August 25, 2021
Marble Canyon, Arizona

Navajo Bridge

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.
Union, West Virginia

Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.
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Rome’s Accidental Lake Is an Urban Refuge and Catalyst for Activism

The body of water, which shouldn’t even exist, has a long history as a source of both controversy and comfort.
Lidija Pisker July 16, 2021
Durango, Colorado

Raptors Wild

Up-close opportunities to see working birds of prey.
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Singapore's Birdsinging Clubs May Help Save Wild Songbirds

The centuries-old tradition includes socializing, competitions, and now, a conservation angle.
Ellie Clin June 11, 2021
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Podcast: Moses Gates and the Chrysler Building Eagles

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team June 10, 2021
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Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club

Singapore's Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West is a social hotspot for songbirds and their humans.
Broomhall, England

'Allen the Peregrine Falcon'

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.
Darlington, Maryland

Conowingo Dam

Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.
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Podcast: Jatinga Bird Deaths

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team May 27, 2021
Marrakesh, Morocco

Bab Agnaou

One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.