This is bird note and this week we're taking you behind the scenes and highlighting the importance of listener support

How does a young bird learn to sing?

When a new generation of birds hatches, they copy the songs they hear from nearby adults.

A young bird's first attempts aren't perfect.

They're called sub- songs, chaotic jumbles of notes.

But like any young musician, they improve with practice.

After a year or so, the young birds are as skilled as the rest of the flock.

Here at Bird Note, we've heard from many listeners who say they enjoy listening to the show with

children or grandchildren sharing the love of birds with the next generation.

Educators use our shows in classrooms to help students connect with the course material on a personal level.

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thank you. I'm Michael Stein.