This is bird note.

If the early bird note,

if the early bird gets the worm,

then the early birder gets the worm,

the bird's, right?

Morning is a great time for birding.

Songbirds begin their chorus just before dawn,

and many species start looking for food at first light.

But not everyone is willing or able to get up at the crack of dawn and that's okay.

It's not the only time to experience birds.

Singing often continues throughout the morning.

And some species, like American Robbins,

keep the show going until sunset.

High noon is a great time to see daytime predators like hawks on the hunt for small mammals, or cormorants in the water diving for fish.

As sunset draws near, watch for birds that become active in the twilight, like common nighthocks sweeping the sky for insects. And if you're a night owl, well, look and listen for real day is long and birds are all around us.

For Bird Note, I'm Joni's Franklin. You're going to be.