Rickie Lee Jones Sings To The Birds

0:00This is Birdmount. Grammy-winning musician Ricky Lee Jones has performed on stages around the world, but at home in New Orleans, she found a new audience. One thing I notice is that when I go out on my porch, where I'm watching birds now, if I play the banjo, play the guitar or just sit and sing, the birds come and look. Ricky welcomes wildlife to her yard with feeders and birdbaths. She loves watching her feathered friends and learning their calls. They even seem to recognize her voice too. I can't sing nearly as high as a cardinal, but I go, and they look, and they come as if they're going, she's putting food down for us. Don't let this girl get it. But I think they are very sensitive to melody.

1:01So when we go outside and sing, I think they come to say, what's up? You can help songbirds at home by keeping feeders clean, growing native plants, and turning off outdoor lights at night. You can even show your appreciation in song. They don't mind if you're professional, just go sit and go out and sing to them. Bird Note has inspired millions of people to take action for birds. Learn more and join us at birdnote.org. I'm Michael Stein. Bird Note needs your help to crown the winners of our 2026 photo contest. Visit birdnote.org to explore the stunning images from our top 20 finalists in the General Bird Photography category and cast your vote for your favorite through Friday, April 3rd. Your vote helps decide the winner.

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