Nature Now

Author: KPTZ's Nature Now Team

Nature Now presents eclectic Pacific Northwest-focused news, insights and observations about the natural world around us. Anything that grabs the attention of the Nature Now team can be heard on these episodes: birds and bees, flowers and trees, the weather and the stars everything from microscopic Salish Sea plankton to ecosystem dynamics in a changing world. Every member of the Nature Now team is fascinated by the wonders of the natural world around us, is endlessly curious, hungry for new knowledge, and loves to share these passions with our listeners.
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Birds and Bees: Brains and Behavior
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026

We're taking a fascinating dive into the tiny yet complex worlds of bees and birds. On the surface, these creatures couldn't be more different — one flits through the air with delicate wings, the other buzzes industriously from flower to flower. But when it comes to brains and behavior, both are masters of their environments in surprising ways. Jackie Canterbury and beekeeper Colleen Ebken uncover what makes these creatures' brains tick and their behavior so remarkable. (KPTZ airdate: March 11, 2026) Learn more:The Mind of a Bee: An Exploration of the Intelligence of Bees with Lars ChittkaWhy bees are essential to people and planetWashington Bee Atlas VolunteersBeginning Beekeeping CourseClosing sound: Frederick Dunn Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!