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Bird songs have meaning and structure but not all birds sing the same song.

Spring is the season for birdsong, but in the middle of October, some birds sing almost any time of day or night. That they are out of season makes the songs more sweet.

Derek Webb's new CD, The Ringing Bell, takes on the concept of peace. Derek talks to us about the title and the concept.

I am going to the high country tomorrow, to experience the silence, freedom, beauty, and mystery of the wilderness. Here are some thoughts before heading up.

To take the next step in your birding journey, start learning how to identify birds by their song as well as by sight.

Canaries are birds bred for beauty in color, form, and song. Their care requirements are generally undemanding for even the busiest people.

Tagore's "The Journey" is from his most important collection titled Gitanjali, for which he won the Nobel Prize in 1913.

Microphones used in wildife sound recording have more in common with the types used for outside broadcast and film/TV sound rather than music recording.

Developed in 1934 by a group of canary enthusiasts in the Boston, Massachusetts area, American Singers have since become one of the most popular canary breeds in the U.S.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology conducts research, aids bird conservation, educates students and the public, and involves ordinary citizens in science.

Delhi has a good choice of world class hotels close to the international airport, with easy access to the city and business centre.

Delhi claims some of the finest monuments reflecting the Indo-Islamic style which followed the arrival of Muslim rulers.

Fine beaches, lush emerald hills, placid backwaters, Kerala offers the most romantic escape in Southern India, the perfect spot for an exotic honeymoon.

Sometimes in our concern to cover the basics, some subjects can be neglected. How homeschooling families can take advantage of being home to have well-rounded learning.

Floral quilt patterns make perfect summer projects.

Spring is coming earlier to areas in the Northern hemisphere. Earlier seasons trigger out of sync behavior in plant and animal species and may lead to ecological changes.

River cane, also known as giant cane or switch cane, is the only member of the bamboo family native to the United States.

There's no easier way to connect with nature and teach children about the natural world than birding.

The Blackwater River, located in the northwest panhandle of Florida, is a pristine, shifting sand bottom river, perfect for a long leisurely float trip.

Econfina Creek, located in the northwest panhandle of Florida between Panama City and Marianna, offers breathtaking scenery and pristine springs.

Imbolc is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Here are some ideas to celebrate this time of beginnings.

Exploring the setting of Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Frenchman's Creek' deepens the appreciation of the landscape and the story, and reveals Cornwall both new and old.

The saying "blind as a bat" isn't truly accurate. Discover how bats use echolocation to navigate and find prey and how some male bats sing like birds to attract females.

Electronic voice phenomena, human voices caught on audio that were not present at time of recording, provides compelling evidence for the existence of ghosts.

Pastan's poem dramatizes the excitement and enthusiasm of discovering the work of a poet, with whom the speaker had formerly remained unacquainted.

Every day, computer users have to process ever greater amounts of digital data. Notifiers, relaxation sounds and energisers can help cope with this information overload.

Minneapolis attractions take advantage of natural features and manmade wonders, contemporary pasttimes and historical sites, professional sports and personal exploration.

Jazz pianist and environmentalist Marian McPartland has written a tribute based on eco-pioneer Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring.

Create a water garden for the birds. Add a fountain, bird bath, or pond to build habitat for urban wildlife and develop a new bird watching hobby.

Teaching the concept of the five senses to preschoolers can be a challenge. Here are some ideas that will make the lesson fun and understandable to preschool children.

Behavioral ecologists define territory as any space that an animal defends against intruders of the same species.

Language is one of the most successful adaptations of the human lineage, and scientists are striving to discover where it all started.

From busking to sold out shows, Chad VanGaalen is the new indie darling because he experiments with music, animates videos and keeps to his homebody image.

You may think you've seen it all when it comes to baby health and safety items, but these state-of-the-art products are truly unique.

Hay fever? Itchy eyes, runny nose, rashes? It must be Spring! Here are an allergist's hints on minimising the suffering seasonal allergies bring.

Using Spring motifs in "Autumn Rivulets," Whitman plays ironically with the idea of reminiscence, a remembering of innocence within the context of experience.

On peak birding season, Sri Lanka plays caring host to 482 bird species, migrants and vagrants, including 26 endemics. A real island paradise for birds and birders alike.

This delightful, illuminating and entertaining book brings together for the first time in one volume the collected love poems of Robert Louis Stevenson.

When real estate prices are low, vacation homes can be good investments for those who qualify for mortgages, and who know how to avoid pitfalls inherent in second homes.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel offered several powerful and memorable performances during the first week of its 2009/10 season.

The Doñana National Park has created a safe haven for birdwatching and wildlife conservation and offers a 4x4 bus tour or walking trails through it's fragile ecosystem.

Create an artistic lawn enlivened by beautiful wildflowers and fascinating creatures. Choose plants that don't out-compete natives and ensure a healthy habitat for all.

A visitor's first impression of a garden comes through the sense of sight. But well-designed landscapes often offer more than eye candy - they engage all the senses.