A star-studded, 242-track trove of songs and poems inspired by birdsong is the latest project in a series of releases raising awareness about its own threatened sources. Read entire story.
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Everything but the gull: how Ben Watt fought the Covid blues with birdsong
Blackcap! Chiffchaff! Warbler! The Everything But the Girl star is fighting to save a nature reserve in the heart of the city. As his new album Storm Shelter is released, we join him for some birdwatching Cetti’s warbler!” says Ben Watt suddenly, raising a finger to indicate the new … Read entire story.
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From Aristophanes to Hitchcock, Celebrating Birds and Culture
Here are five highlights to see from “Birds: A Festival Inspired by Aristophanes,” a citywide festival featuring a range of cultural events. Read entire story.
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Trilobites: Drumming Cockatoos and the Rhythms of Love
Palm cockatoos are the only animals observed to use tools for rhythmic drumming, seemingly to attract mates, prompting speculation about the rise of human music. Read entire story.
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Listen to ‘Ten Thousand Birds’ and Its Warbling, Chirping Inspirations
We went bird-watching with the Pulitzer Prize winner John Luther Adams, whose latest composition has its premiere in a Manhattan park on Sunday. Read entire story.
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