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.

Spring sees wildlife burst forth in numerous forms. Washington’s coastal waters, alpine forests and sagebrush-covered hills are home to mammals, amphibians, and more than 340 bird species. Nine whale ...

We all need little signs of spring. When the wind chill dips and another bout of cold weather shows up in the forecast, we start wishing and dreaming of spring more than ever. For gardeners, crocuses ...