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.

Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...

If the sound of soothing ocean waves, thunderstorms, or birds chirping helps you fall asleep or wake up, then an alarm clock that can play natural noises is a sleep essential. But, there’s a ...

You might go for a walk in the forest to disconnect from work and calm your nerves after a busy week. The chirping and calls ...

April is the time of year when we can enjoy the chirping of a variety of birds. From mid-February through May, I head to the mountains and forests whenever possible to photograph beautiful birds in ...

Writer Bailey White adds her voice to our series Summer Sounds with thoughts about a bird called "Chuck-Wills-Widow" that signals late spring. THE JAMIES: Writer Bailey White lives in southern Georgia ...