I Know Why the Uncaged Bird Sings

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Researchers analyzed a global acoustic dataset of more than 60 million recorded birdsongs representing more than 580 diurnal bird species. The findings, published Thursday, August 21, in the journal Science, show that light pollution has prolonged birdsong by an average of 50 minutes per day in the brightest landscapes, such as cities.

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Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage.

#1 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-08-23 01:32 PM | Reply

Rage makes the Bars Close in more.

Getting high helps.

Too much causes Paranoia.

It's a fine line trying to stay Sane.

Nobody's Gonna sleep well until this Trump ---- comes to a Head.

I hate Authoritarian Government...

Who'd a Thunk it.

#2 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-08-23 01:41 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Funny thing - Jeff sock puppets aside - there's a particular bird that has a freaking irritating "call". But, was out "in nature" and heard the same call but it was way quieter.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-08-23 09:30 PM | Reply

obligatory....

genius.com

#4 | Posted by South_American at 2025-08-25 12:09 AM | Reply