The Masters bird sounds controversy at Augusta, explained

Are the birds at the Masters real in Augusta? Let's dive in as you hear all those bird sounds during the golf major.
FanSided

Are The Masters bird sounds real and live?

Whether on ESPN or CBS, it’s hard not to thing about the broadcast of The Masters without the always-memorable aspects of it. Yes, the voices of Scott Van Pelt and Jim Nantz are always welcome, as is ...
NPR

The Macaulay Library picks its favorite bird sounds for 2025. See who made the cut

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.
Portland Press Herald

Birding: Noise pollution impact birds on so many levels

Humans are a noisy species. Think about our amplified music, our cars and trucks, construction equipment, chainsaws, aircraft, wind farms and snowmobiles. There is no doubt that humans alter the ...
Marin Independent Journal

The noises of Marin’s winter birds

Most people think of spring as the season for listening to birds — with good reason. Spring is when the most birds are singing, performing those nesting season declarations of presence and prowess ...
Connecticut Post

You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive – new research

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Logan S. James, The University of Texas at Austin; McGill University (THE CONVERSATION ...
FanSided

Are the bird sounds at The Masters real?

Everyone tuning into The Masters is accustomed to hearing the sounds of the crowd, Jim Nantz and all the familiar noises of both the CBS and ESPN broadcasts throughout the week at Augusta National ...