Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds is a call-in show of entertaining conversation about wild birds -- attracting them to your back yard, identifying them, feeding them, and learning more about them along the way. Every week, we have contests for prizes like bird feeders and other great bird-related stuff, along with expert guests. So, whether you're an experienced birder, or you're new to birding, listen in, and be part of the show by calling in with a question, sharing some information or observations, or trying for one of our prizes. It's birdwatching--in the backyard and beyond. http://www.talkinbirds.com en-us Copyright 2005-2010 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0500 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500 Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds is a call-in show of entertaining conversation about wild birds -- attracting them to your back yard, identifying them, feeding them, and learning more about them along the way. Every week, we have contests for prizes like bird feeders and other great bird-related stuff, along with expert guests. So, whether you're an experienced birder, or you're new to birding, listen in, and be part of the show by calling in with a question, sharing some information or observations, or trying for one of our prizes. It's birdwatching--in the backyard and beyond. Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds is a call-in show of entertaining conversation about wild birds -- attracting them to your back yard, identifying them, feeding them, and learning more about them along the way. No A show about bird watchers and birding Ray Brown ray@talkinbirds.com (Ray Brown) birds, bird, birder, birding, birdwatching, birdwatcher, backyard, nature, outdoors, bird calls, talk radio webmaster@raybrown.biz (Ray Brown) http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_19_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_19_13.mp3 On show #423: The world's most amazing bird songs and a warbler with a tubular tongue. Podcasts Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_12_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_12_13.mp3 On show #422: Three cuckoos and a fearsome Feathered Friend. Plus a visit with Dr. Rufus Towhee. Podcasts Sun, 12 May 2013 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_05_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_05_13.mp3 On show #421: A Talkin' Birds Exclusive: The Kentucky Birdy. And Don Kroodsma helps us hear bird song the way birds hear it. Podcasts Sun, 05 May 2013 20:40:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_28_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_28_13.mp3 On show #420: Three thrushes and a thrasher. Plus wildlife rehabilitator Stephanie Ellis, and the answer to "Does your birdbath need a lifeguard?" Podcasts Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:40:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_21_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_21_13.mp3 On show #419: Earth Day! We talk with Kathleen Rogers, president of the Earth Day Network, and discover nature quotes from Thomas Edison and Groucho Marx. And we meet a bird that loves Golden Retrievers. Podcasts Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_14_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_14_13.mp3 On show #418: We ask the musical question Was Beethoven a birdwatcher? Plus 4 trilled birds, and the one and only Passarella. Podcasts Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_07_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_07_13.mp3 On show #417: Watching birds...on radar — and our resident professor Dr. Rufus Towhee wows us with his Bird Word of the Week. Podcasts Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_31_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_31_13.mp3 On show #416: The Chanticleer of the Ocean. Plus, birding advice from Minnesota and Cape Cod, and a quote from E.B. White. Podcasts Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_24_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_24_13.mp3 On show #415: Wildlife rehabilitator Stephanie Ellis and we meet the beautiful, but gravelly-voiced Xanthochephalus xanthocephalus. Podcasts Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_17_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_17_13.mp3 On show #414: Is feeding birds a good idea? Milliken University's David Horn gives us an answer to that question. And we dig deep (literally) to meet our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_10_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_10_13.mp3 On show #413: The return of Dr. Rufus Towhee — Plus good bird nest advice, a bad Rhett Butler impression, and a hidden "surfing" theme. Podcasts Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_03_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_03_13.mp3 On show #412: Project Passenger Pigeon — And owls vs. bats. Podcasts Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_24_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_24_13.mp3 On show #411: The bird that sees more daylight than any other — And our bird feeding expert Mike O'Connor live from Denver. Podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_17_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_17_13.mp3 On show #410: Swainson's Hawks and Northern Cardinals and climate change expert Eric McNulty. Podcasts Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_10_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_10_13.mp3 On show #409: How birds survive snowstorms — And an unappreciated Feathered Friend. Podcasts Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_03_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_03_13.mp3 On show #408: Birds of Bonaire — plus, binocular advice and Louisiana's comeback bird. Podcasts Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_27_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_27_13.mp3 On show #407: Crows, crows, and more crows — It's a Best of Talkin' Birds show this week with crow expert Kevin McGowan. Podcasts Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_20_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_20_13.mp3 On show #406: Let's Ask Mike--live from Key West. Plus, we meet Bubo virginianus and learn about a very special bird-themed concert. Podcasts Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_13_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_13_13.mp3 On show #405: The Phantom of the North, and the Little Nightbird. Plus, bringing in Carolina Wrens, and waxing poetic about a long lost dove. Podcasts Tue, 13 Jan 2013 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_06_13.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_06_13.mp3 On show #404: Our favorite guest--live in studio. Plus, the Sea Mouse and the Ping-pong Ball Bird. Podcasts Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_30_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_30_12.mp3 On show #403: Dovekies, Doves, and Daring Magpies — And a bird that flies backwards...but can it walk? Podcasts Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_23_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_23_12.mp3 On show #402: Do birds have Christmas? A poet from South Dakota provides an answer. And we feature a bird that's really "cute"…but very fierce. Podcasts Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_16_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_16_12.mp3 On show #401: Birding movie producers Gerry and Christian Lattmann. And the bird behind the plow. Podcasts Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_09_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_09_12.mp3 On show #400: Is winter halfway done?! — And a camouflaged owl causes a Facebook stir. Podcasts Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_02_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_02_12.mp3 On show #399: The amazing Mr. Bassanus, plus, how owls' secrets may make for quieter airplanes; and a December visit to Sand County. Podcasts Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_25_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_25_12.mp3 On show #398: Google your backyard for science — Cornell Lab's Rhiannon Crain tells us about the new Yard Map project. Podcasts Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_18_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_18_12.mp3 On show #397: Golden Eagles---by the hundreds — And a Bay State town says no to plastic bags and cups. Podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_11_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_11_12.mp3 On show #396: Birding legend Kenn Kaufman joins us live. And BB King helps us reach out to Mississippi. Podcasts Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_04_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_04_12.mp3 On show #395: Time traveling to birding in 1785…and 1772. And more from A Sand County Almanac. Podcasts Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_28_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_28_12.mp3 On show #394: A Mystery Bird...from Pakistan — And a visitor to Rhode Island...from India! Podcasts Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_21_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_21_12.mp3 On show #393: We have the scoop on a new birding movie. Live from America's best bird store! Podcasts Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_14_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_14_12.mp3 On show #392: Cornell Lab's David Bonter and the bird that's conquering America Podcasts Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_07_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_07_12.mp3 On show #391: The Crested Crusher? — Plus, A Sandy County Almanac excerpt, and fall feeding advice Podcasts Sun, 7 Oct 2012 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_30_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_30_12.mp3 On show #390: We appreciate Rachel Carson, and the beauty of rain — (but Eugene Schieffelin? Not so much) Podcasts Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_23_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_23_12.mp3 On show #389: Putin trains cranes? And why Guam might not be the best spot for your next vacation. Podcasts Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_16_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_16_12.mp3 On show #388: The Story of the Telltale Tattler — And a bird named after a ribbon. Podcasts Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_09_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_09_12.mp3 On show #387: The Yellow-lored Mustard-foot and a plea to help save our oceans. Podcasts Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_02_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_02_12.mp3 On show #386: Red Crossbills…by the thousands — And a bird that can carry 65 fish at a time! Podcasts Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:20:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_26_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_26_12.mp3 On show #385: The Kitty-cam explains it all —And the bird in the pear tree. Podcasts Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_19_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_19_12.mp3 On show #384: Starling sings Mozart — And we take the pledge! (and unveil a new Facebook contest) Podcasts Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_12_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_12_12.mp3 On show #383: 100 million Mystery Birds. And Mike tries to answer the question: Why don't British women twitch? Podcasts Mon, 12 Aug 2012 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_12_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_12_12.mp3 On show #382: A Sand County Almanac comes to life. And, Mockingbirds?! Not in my backyard! Podcasts Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_29_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_29_12.mp3 On show #381: The bird photo that changed Beth Terry's life and our Mystery Bird stumps our callers Podcasts Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_22_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_22_12.mp3 On show #380: That's why they call 'em snipers. And why we should buy Duck Stamps. Podcasts Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_15_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_15_12.mp3 On show #379: That's why they call 'em snipers. And why we should buy Duck Stamps. Podcasts Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_08_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_08_12.mp3 On show #378: A Little Stint and the Bubblegum Bird — And, plastic--killing our oceans and our birds. Podcasts Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:10:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_01_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_01_12.mp3 On show #377: Good Night, Mister Meadowlark and who's killing the Condors? Podcasts Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_24_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_24_12.mp3 On show #376: One Bird, 3,000 songs and the amazing journeys of three small shorebirds. Podcasts Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_17_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_17_12.mp3 On show #375: we hear amazing stories and sounds from the Macaulay Library's Mike Webster. Podcasts Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_10_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_10_12.mp3 On show #374: the Royal Heron and why Bambi must go. Podcasts Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_03_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_03_12.mp3 On show #373: three Reasons to love the Yellow Warbler and more about the world's easiest contest! Podcasts Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_27_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_27_12.mp3 On show #372: author, artist, and naturalist Julie Zickefoose joins us to talk about her wonderful new book, "The Bluebird Effect." And we meet the shorebird that nests in trees. Podcasts Tue, 29 May 2012 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_20_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_20_12.mp3 On show #371: Cornell Lab's Charles Eldermire talks about the lab's amazing webcam views of GB Herons and RT Hawks. Plus, our new photo contest, and an amazing story from the Science Corner. Podcasts Mon, 21 May 2012 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_13_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_13_12.mp3 On show #370: the amazing Brazilian birder and photographer Edson Endrigo joins us in studio, and we learn about an American birder who was also...a murderer. Podcasts Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_06_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_06_12.mp3 On show #369: we welcome Jon Young, author of the thoughtful, and thought-provoking new book called "What the Robin Knows--How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World." Plus, our Mystery Bird Contest and the Squeaky Wheel Bird. Podcasts Tue, 08 May 2012 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_29_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_29_12.mp3 On show #368: Cornell Lab's NestWatch program leader Jason Martin joins us by phone. Plus, we meet a big bird from California and a tiny one from Tennessee. Podcasts Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_22_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_22_12.mp3 On show #367: we meet a bird with a balaclava; we feature America's biggest swallow; and Mike muses on mealworms. Podcasts Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_15_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_15_12.mp3 On show #366: we'll meet a tiny, but feisty, Mystery Bird. And you can win a fabulous feeder from Droll Yankees as we announce our new website! Podcasts Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_08_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_08_12.mp3 On show #365: we meet a Featured Feathered Friend with a bi-color bill; we travel to Texas to meet a Mystery Bird; and we learn more about what's happening to our honeybees. Podcasts Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_01_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_01_12.mp3 On show #364: we'll hear the strange legend of a bird hatched from barnacles. Also today: what's happening to our honeybees. And Mike answers a most unusual question. Podcasts Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_25_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_25_12.mp3 On show #363: we present some "not about birds" topics, some fascinating info about early-arriving hummingbirds, and an iridescent beauty from the Gulf Coast. Podcasts Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_18_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_18_12.mp3 On show #362: Mass Audubon's Wayne Petersen helps identify a bird recorded by a listener in North Carolina. And we meet the bird that gave Alabama its nickname. Podcasts Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_11_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_11_12.mp3 On show #361: we'll hear a mini-essay from "The Poet of Parker River"; we'll learn about the astounding amount of acreage preserved by our 26th president; and we'll feature a bird that's found almost exclusively at airports. Podcasts Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_04_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_04_12.mp3 On show #360: fresh from being portrayed by Angelica Huston in "The Big Year," seabird trip leader Debi Shearwater joins us live in studio. And we meet a bird that looks like...an anvil. Podcasts Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_26_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_26_12.mp3 On show #359: we'll learn about 20th anniversaries for a famous fishing ground and a popular birders gathering; and we'll meet a bird that's a wonderful dancer, but a rotten singer. Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_19_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_19_12.mp3 On show #358: we talk to the Cornell Lab's Myoko Chu and see the Great Backyard Bird Count in real time. Plus, a visit to the Science Corner for the real story behind Hitchcock's "The Birds." Podcasts Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_12_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_12_12.mp3 On show #357: we learn why folks are heading to Cape Cod in February; we meet the most northerly shorebird; and we find our Mystery Bird in South Texas. Podcasts Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_05_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_05_12.mp3 On show #356: we learn that Snowy Owls have wandered much farther south than we could have ever imagined. And our man in Minnesota, Al Batt, talks about mid-winter bird song and much more. Podcasts Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_29_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_29_12.mp3 On show #355: we welcome Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo, who recently completed a year of nature walks in all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. The book will be out soon. Also today, we present a "Let's Ask Mike" segment that we call "Birds as Polar Bears," and a listener from the great state of Ohio solves the Mystery of the Specklebelly. Podcasts Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_22_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_22_12.mp3 On show #354: bird expert Phil Kyle regales us with bird call imitations; Mike O'Connor offers a listener some cold weather advice; and we learn the secret of the swan feather. Podcasts Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_15_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_15_12.mp3 On show #353: Smithsonian Tours' David Clapp joins us as we talk about seabirds and mating owls. And we learn about the perfect gift for the birder on your list (if 10 million dollars fits your budget). Podcasts Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_08_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_08_12.mp3 On show #352: we check out the Snowy Owl explosion; we present a Let's Ask Mike segment entitled "Making home-made suet--just don't do it"; and we find out why Roman Candles and roosting birds just don't mix. Podcasts Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_01_12.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_01_12.mp3 On show #351: we feature birds as Oreo cookies; owls eating crows; and special guest Monica Engebretson from Born Free U.S.A. Podcasts Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_25_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_25_11.mp3 On show #350: we feature beautiful holiday music along with short poems and readings about birds by Ray and by the great humorist Ogden Nash. Podcasts Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_18_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_18_11.mp3 On show #349: Mike explains why bird seed prices have gone up so much, and whether there's relief in sight. And we get an update on an amazing sexagenarian. (Next week: our special Christmas show.) Podcasts Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_11_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_11_11.mp3 On show #348: we'll respond to a listener's question about the exploding populations of the Eurasian Collared-Dove, and then we'll head down the street to meet an under-appreciated feathered friend. And we'll hear how PVC pipes are killing birds and what's being done to stop it. Podcasts Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_04_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_04_11.mp3 On show #347: field guide author Ted Floyd offers some intriguing ideas about identifying birds; we feature a bird that only Constitution signers could love; and Mike answers a question from a big fan. Podcasts Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_27_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_27_11.mp3 On show #346: you'll have to move fast to catch our Mystery Bird; we call our Let's Ask Mike segment "That squirrel is big...and it has antlers"; and we feature the bird that sounds like an outboard motor. Podcasts Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_20_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_20_11.mp3 On show #345: we find our Featured Feathered Friend over the bounding Maine; Mass Audubon's Wayne Petersen and John Galluzzo talk about the State of the Birds; and Mike helps us figure out if we're overfeeding our bluebirds. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_13_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_13_11.mp3 On show #344: the amazing Acorn Woodpecker; Boston's Emerald Necklace; and more feeding advice from the Birdwatcher's General Store. Podcasts Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_06_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_06_11.mp3 On show #343: University of Wisconsin Avian Biology professor Mark Berres tells us about his new birdsong ID software. Also today, we stump our callers in the Mystery Bird contest; and Mike answers an unusual listener question. Podcasts Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_30_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_30_11.mp3 On show #342: the great Pat Buttram helps us introduce our Featured Feathered Friend, and we welcome special guest Wayne Klockner from The Nature Conservancy. Podcasts Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_23_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_23_11.mp3 On show #341: we'll hear about birds in the wild that are learning to talk; our man Mike (whose book appears in the new movie "The Big Year") helps a listener with grackle issues; and Bob Dylan helps us introduce our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_16_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_16_11.mp3 On show #340: a brief review of the movie, "The Big Year"; a Featured Bird that the Brits are trying to deport; and we meet a "Best for Birds" wine producer. Podcasts Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_09_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_09_11.mp3 On show #339: Jessie Barry from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology talks about the new movie "The Big Year"; the success of her Big Day; and the plans to introduce artificial intelligence to birdwatching. Podcasts Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_02_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_02_11.mp3 On show #338: sparrow expert Jim Sweeney joins us in studio; Mike answers a listener's question about (bird)house cleaning; and we visit a coffeehouse to learn about our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_25_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_25_11.mp3 On show #337: we learn about "winners" and "losers" in bird populations; Mike helps a listener with a cowbird conundrum; and we offer a Mystery Bird that lives only in California. Podcasts Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_18_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_18_11.mp3 On show #336: a Virginia listener translates from German to ID our Mystery Bird; we feature a tern that doesn't dive for fish; and Mike helps a listener who's "Wonderin' where the woodies are." Podcasts Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_11_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_11_11.mp3 On show #335: today's Mystery Bird lives almost exclusively in the U.S; our Featured Feathered Friend is found out at sea: and Mike's in the backyard for some evening dining with the Cardinal. Podcasts Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_04_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_04_11.mp3 On show #334: we'll explain that "no such thing" comment as the great David Clapp joins us in studio to talk about migration marathons and mysteries. Podcasts Mon, 5 Sep 2011 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_28_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_28_11.mp3 On show #333: we offer some info on how birds cope with storms; we talk with Tom McNichol from the amazing Charles River Cleanup Boat; and our man Mike provides an explanation about wrestling mockingbirds. Podcasts Thu, 1 Sep 2011 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_21_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_21_11.mp3 On show #332: we revisit the "Kentucky Berdy;" we feature a beautiful bee killer; and Mike helps a backyard birder who has no backyard birds. Podcasts Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_14_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_14_11.mp3 On show #331: we feature the bird with the golden mane; we travel north to find our Mystery Bird; and we talk about a little "accidental birding." Podcasts Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_07_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_07_11.mp3 On show #330: we present an oddly-named Mystery Bird; we feature a bird that's the biggest of its kind; and Mike helps an urban birdwatcher. Podcasts Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_31_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_31_11.mp3 On show #329: we present an oddly-named Mystery Bird; we feature a bird that's the biggest of its kind; and Mike helps an urban birdwatcher. Podcasts Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_24_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_24_11.mp3 On show #328: we feature a bird that lets you know when it's Tea Time; we present a deceptively easy Mystery Bird Contest; and Mike talks about unexpected visitors to a listener's hummingbird feeder. Podcasts Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_17_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_17_11.mp3 On show #327: we feature a bird that's both dull and flashy; Minnesota's Al Batt describes a spectacular rooftop event; and Mike solves a listener's dilemma...with fishing line. Podcasts Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_10_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_10_11.mp3 On show #326: a purplish rock hopper, elusive Illinois orioles, and a Mystery Bird that stumps our callers. Podcasts Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_03_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_03_11.mp3 On show #325: we try to figure out how a European bird made it to Staten Island; "Old Grogglenose" is our Featured Feathered Friend; and we salute a reborn river. Podcasts Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_26_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_26_11.mp3 On show #324: we'll learn how to do a perfect bird imitation--by banging two rocks together. Also today, Mike helps a listener with a nest problem. And we almost stump our callers in our Mystery Bird Contest. Podcasts Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_19_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_19_11.mp3 On show #323: we'll hear the remarkable story of Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, and we'll present a Mystery Bird that's disappeared from Washington, D.C.--and the rest of the eastern U.S. Podcasts Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_12_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_12_11.mp3 On show #322: we hear a Whip-poor-will, a Bullbat, and a bird that sounds like a squeeze toy. Plus, Mike explains the "exploding mockingbird" phenomenon. Podcasts Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_05_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_05_11.mp3 On show #321: How we can turn our backyards into Certified Wildlife Habitats. Podcasts Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:35:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_29_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_29_11.mp3 On Best of Show: The Cutest Bird In The World, and a bird some call "Whiskey Jack." Podcasts Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_22_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_22_11.mp3 On show #320: Cat Stevens (and an unknown vocalist) introduce us to a Featured Feathered Friend; Mike explodes a baby bird myth; and we learn the amazing story of an albatross named Wisdom. Podcasts Sun, 22 May 2011 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_15_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_15_11.mp3 On show #319: we'll hear some birds we can't see--night migrating thrushes-- as described by author and nocturnal migration expert Ted Floyd. Meanwhile, our Mystery Bird is not impossible to see, but is challenging to find, high in the treetops. Podcasts Sun, 15 May 2011 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_08_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_08_11.mp3 On show #318: country star Slim Whitman helps us introduce a Featured Feathered Friend; a hawk pretending to be a vulture is our Mystery Bird; and we learn how your Golden Retriever can be a bird's best friend. Podcasts Sun, 08 May 2011 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_01_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_01_11.mp3 On show #317: we welcome Birder's Exchange Director Betty Petersen in studio; we learn about the bird that nailed a spy; and we present our exclusive story of the real James Bond. Podcasts Sun, 01 May 2011 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_24_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_24_11.mp3 On show #316: our roving reporter Laura Kammermeier reports on her TV show filming in Ecuador; we present a Let's Ask Mike segment called "stop me before I feed again;" and we meet the bird that walks under water. Podcasts Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_17_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_17_11.mp3 On show #315: we get an Earth Day preview from Kathleen Rogers, president of the Earth Day Network. Also today, the Lone Ranger learns something surprising about his faithful friend Tonto. And we present a Mystery Bird that hails from Argentina. Podcasts Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_10_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_10_11.mp3 On show #314: we hear from a bird whose call sounds like water being hosed into a plastic bucket; we get some advice for attracting bluebirds; and we take a "tour" of Talkin' Birds World Headquarters. Podcasts Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_03_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_03_11.mp3 On show #313: we welcome the great bird artist Jonathan Alderfer from National Geographic; we get shooed off a farm in Tennessee; and we head way out west to find today's Mystery Bird. Podcasts Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_27_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_27_11.mp3 On show #312: we meet the migration champion of the world; we call our Let's Ask Mike segment "Eating crow...but not for lunch;" and Laura Kammermeier regales us about her adventure and TV show in Ecuador. Podcasts Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_20_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_20_11.mp3 On show #311: we find out how the Veery, and our Mystery Bird, got their names; Mike helps a listener with her "devilish" finches; and we offer three examples of why birds and sports don't mix. Podcasts Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_13_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_13_11.mp3 On show #310: we head way down south to find our Mystery Bird; a reddish raptor defends his patriotism; and Mike holds forth on "safflower power." Podcasts Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_06_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_06_11.mp3 On show #309: an update on Hummingbird spring migration; a feature on the "butterbird;" and a Let's Ask Mike segment we call "Steeling your birdhouse to squelch your squirrels." Podcasts Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_27_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_27_11.mp3 On show #308: the classic, if crazy, recording by the Trashmen introduces our special guest today--birding guru and author Wayne Petersen. Also on today's show, we meet our Featured Bird in a 60s coffee house, find our Mystery Bird somewhere down south, and find out whether cat food is good for your cardinals. Podcasts Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_20_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_20_11.mp3 On show #307: we talk with Sy Montgomery, author of a wonderful new book called "Birdology." Also today, we feature a bird that has a sinking feeling, and we present a Let's Ask Mike segment we call "Is There a Fungus Among Us?" Podcasts Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_13_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_13_11.mp3 On show #306: field expert Doug Chickering waxes poetic about his attempts to view a Common Moorhen. Also today, we learn some fascinating facts about the Great Kiskadee. And, feeder expert Mike O'Connor offers some tips about egg shells. Podcasts Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_06_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_06_11.mp3 On show #305: field expert Doug Chickering waxes poetic about his attempts to view a Common Moorhen. Also today, we learn some fascinating facts about the Great Kiskadee. And, feeder expert Mike O'Connor offers some tips about egg shells. Podcasts Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_30_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_30_11.mp3 On show #304: Neil Young helps us describe today's Featured Feathered Friend; we present a "spicy" Mystery Bird; and Mike has some explaining to do to the local constabulary. Podcasts Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_23_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_23_11.mp3 On show #303: co-hosted by Smithsonian Tours' David Clapp as we talk about the Galapagos Islands, winter feeding, birds falling from the sky, and the raptor that was mistaken for an airplane. Podcasts Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_16_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_16_11.mp3 On show #302: we feature the cutest bird in the world; we visit the gull family in our Mystery Bird segment; and we serve up some advise on keeping your tabby away from your Troglodytes. Podcasts Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_09_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_09_11.mp3 On show #301: we take you to the Boston Harbor Islands, and to the "Batt Cave" in Minnesota; we learn about the "camp robber"; and Mike offers some more good advice about bird feeding. Podcasts Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_02_11.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_02_11.mp3 On show #300: we'll learn about two great predators from the north, including the one whose image graced the helmet of Attilla the Hun. Also today, Mike parries something else from the north--a study about the dangers in bird seed. Podcasts Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_26_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_26_10.mp3 On show #299: we'll offer a Mystery Bird whose voice must be heard to be believed. We'll also learn the connection between the legendary Captain Cook and today's Featured Feathered Friend. And we call today's Let's Ask Mike segment "in this case, a creature really was stirring." Podcasts Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_19_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_19_10.mp3 On show #298: we feature a bird that doesn't engage in histrionics, despite its name; we present a Mystery Bird that forecasts the weather; and Mike weighs in with a segment we call "Whatever gets you through the night." Podcasts Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_12_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_12_10.mp3 On show #297: we feature a bird with a red beret and a black goatee; we present a Mystery Bird with a very strange bill; and we offer some advice on buying the right spotting scope. Podcasts Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_05_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_05_10.mp3 On show #296: we give a thumbs up to an amazing new iPhone app called BirdsEye. Also today, BirdWatcher's Digest editor Bill Thompson, III tells us about his new book, and Mike gives a thumbs down to "enhanced" suet. Podcasts Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_28_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_28_10.mp3 On show #295: we tackle two topics today--the birder/duck hunter conflict and the sun-grown/shade grown coffee issue. Plus, why a common bird became a Shakespearean tragedy. Podcasts Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_21_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_21_10.mp3 On show #294: we'll learn about a popular winter visitor to the lower 48; plus a misnamed Mystery Bird, and more on the war against Passer domesticus. Podcasts Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_14_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_14_10.mp3 On show #293: we wax nostalgic about Snow Buntings on Cape Cod; we present a "Royal" Mystery Bird; and Mike weighs in on feeding Vaccinium oxycoccos to your backyard birds. Podcasts Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_07_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_07_10.mp3 On show #292: bird carver Geoff Davis tells the story of a surprise visitor to his studio. Also today, we pump up a finch; and Mike advises a listener to give his chainsaw a rest. Podcasts Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_31_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_31_10.mp3 On show #291: Our Halloween show features a visit from the "bird of doom." We also chat live with the Prince of Plum Island and with our correspondent in the Caribbean. And Mike offers some practical solutions to your woodpecker problems. Podcasts Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_24_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_24_10.mp3 On show #290: we reprise the strange story of the Barnacle Goose; we present the aristocrat of waterfowl as our Mystery Bird; and we enjoy another birding mini-essay from writer Al Batt. Podcasts Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_17_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_17_10.mp3 On show #289: we learn about a bird with a very strange beak; we present a Mystery Bird who's very secretive; and we hear about a cardinal with a crew cut. Podcasts Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_10_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_10_10.mp3 On show #288: we learn about a diving champ and the devil-diver, and a listener offers suggestions for dealing with cats. Podcasts Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:05:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_03_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_03_10.mp3 On show #287: we feature a bird from the Rockies; we stump our listeners on a Mystery Bird from the Atlantic Ocean; and Mike helps a listener from down south. Podcasts Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_26_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_26_10.mp3 On show #286: we feature a bird that shucks bi-valves; writer Al Batt waxes poetic about catbirds; and Mike O'Connor helps a listener with a question about flickers. Podcasts Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_19_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_19_10.mp3 On show #285: we report on a new star-studded movie about birdwatchers (!); we get some good migratory bird news from the gulf; and we feature a bird that's as blue as the sky. Podcasts Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_12_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_12_10.mp3 On show #284: Videographer Shawn Carey, just back from his second tour of the oil-fouled Louisiana coast, joins us in studio. Plus, an appreciation of the "rat with wings;" and Mike explodes a myth about exploding rice. Podcasts Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_05_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_05_10.mp3 On show #283: we'll hear about an amazing hawk watch in Mexico; we'll present a Mystery Bird, a group of which is called a "parcel;" and we'll talk peanut and jelly with our bird feeding expert Mike O'Connor. Podcasts Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_29_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_29_10.mp3 On show #282: superstar birder David Clapp joins us in studio, and we re-live his close call with a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Also today, we focus on a fierce Featured Feathered Friend; and Mike advises a listener about preparing for winter bird feeding. Podcasts Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_22_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_22_10.mp3 On show #281: a large bird that saved a small town; true grit with Mike O’Connor; and the bird that made them cry in Argentina. Podcasts Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_15_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_15_10.mp3 On show #280: some oil spill video news; a Mystery Bird that's a big college mascot; and Mike helps a listener fight "the Red Menace." Podcasts Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_08_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_08_10.mp3 On show #279: videographers Shawn Carey and Alex Couter join us in the studio to report on their recent filming odyssey on the shores of Louisiana. Plus, Bank Swallows, a Mystery Bird, and putting some hot bats in your backyard lineup. Podcasts Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_01_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_01_10.mp3 On show #278: we present a secretive stalker as our Mystery Bird; Mike answers a question about swimming shorebirds; and we feature a hawk that seems to think it's a Turkey Vulture. Podcasts Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_25_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_25_10.mp3 On show #277: we learn about Jimmy Buffett's donation of a special boat for wildlife rescue in the Gulf of Mexico. We also hear a story about the "rain owl," and we discover what Sin City is doing about their pigeon problem. Podcasts Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_18_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_18_10.mp3 On show #276: a Gulf oil spill update; a disturbing story about ocean trash; birds from the West and Southwest; and a solar-powered plover? Podcasts Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_11_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_11_10.mp3 On show #275: a Gulf oil spill update; a disturbing story about ocean trash; birds from the West and Southwest; and a solar-powered plover? Podcasts Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_04_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_04_10.mp3 On show #274: plovers in peril (again); the French Mockingbird; Waxwings vs. Cardinals; and an e-mail quiz. Podcasts Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_27_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_27_10.mp3 On show #273: an update on the remarkable spread of the Eurasian Collared-Dove; bird essayist Al Batt joins us live from Minnesota; and we pay a visit to the Talkin' Birds Science Corner. Podcasts Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:35:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_20_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_20_10.mp3 On show #272: we air some opinions about whether cleaning oiled birds makes sense; we feature a bird that may sing before a rain; and in our Let's Ask Mike segment, we visit "Mike's Italian Kitchen." Podcasts Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_13_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_13_10.mp3 On show #271: we get a little help from Foghorn Leghorn in our Featured Feathered Friend segment; we get a live pelagic trip report from expert birder David Clapp; and Mike commiserates with a listener who's hankering for hummingbirds. Podcasts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_06_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_06_10.mp3 On show #270: we examine the decline, and recovery, and decline again of the Brown Pelican. Also today the "sewing machine" appears as our Mystery Bird; and Mike answers a question about Midnight Mockingbird music. Podcasts Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_30_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_30_10.mp3 On show #269: we hear from a Minnesota listener who's love for birdwatching may have gotten a little out of hand. We also present a tail-bobbing Mystery Bird, and a Featured Feathered Friend with a baseball connection. Podcasts Mon, 31 May 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_23_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_23_10.mp3 On show #268: we learn about the only all- red bird in North America, hear about a newly discovered species, and get an answer from Mike to an intriguing question from a listener. Podcasts Sun, 23 May 2010 14:20:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_16_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_16_10.mp3 On show #267: we come up with a high-tech solution to a listener's dilemma; we feature a migration superstar; and we tell a little story on David Sibley. Podcasts Mon, 17 May 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_09_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_09_10.mp3 On show #266: the Chuck-Will's-Widow makes the local news; our Featured Feathered Friend makes a blood-curdling cry; and our Mystery Bird stumps all callers. Podcasts Mon, 10 May 2010 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_02_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_02_10.mp3 On show #265: we touch upon some conservation issues, and hear from listeners who've waxed poetic about their spring sightings. And we learn about a bird whose name sounds like an insult. Podcasts Mon, 03 May 2010 21:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_25_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_25_10.mp3 On show #264: we hear a bird whose song has been described as that of a Robin's...as performed by an opera singer; we learn the easiest way to ID a Fish Crow; and we present a Mystery Bird that thrives on mistletoe. Podcasts Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_18_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_18_10.mp3 On show #263: Sean Higgins, the creator of North Carolina's Year of the Birds, joins us by phone from Raleigh; Rynchops niger is our Featured Feathered Friend; and our Mystery Bird swims like a duck but walks like a chicken. Podcasts Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_11_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_11_10.mp3 On show #262: we get an update on northbound hummingbirds; we learn about one of the world's most graceful fliers; and we pay tribute to a great conservationist. Podcasts Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_04_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_04_10.mp3 On show #261: we get an exciting radar report on migrating birds; we hear about the early arrival of hummers in the northeast; and we feature a bird that would rather be heard than seen. Podcasts Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_28_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_28_10.mp3 On show #260: we learn what's killing albatrosses in the Pacific; Mike helps a listener with an owl/bat conflict; and we hear some good news about the California Condor. Podcasts Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_21_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_21_10.mp3 On show #259: we try to balance some sad environmental news with some great spring bird sightings and a story about a "meatloaf on a stick." Podcasts Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_14_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_14_10.mp3 On show #258: we learn about a slightly-misnamed bird that "ain't really green." We also visit the Science Corner to hear about a dinosaur with ginger-colored feathers, and Mike explains to a listener why wood isn't always good...for feeder birds. Podcasts Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_07_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_07_10.mp3 On show #257: we feature a beautiful--but threatened--falcon; we learn about a "shrink your footprint" fair; and Mike explains why bird baths are for people, too. Podcasts Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_28_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_28_10.mp3 On show #256: we feature the Seaweed Bird and report some good news about our Mystery Bird species. And Mike replies to a listener who wants to know who's been visiting her feeders. Podcasts Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_21_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_21_10.mp3 On show #255: Special guest Vern Laux offers his unique perspective on birds, and some signs of spring; Mike advises a listener on how to get a close up view of neighborhood owls; and we bring back a couple of audio souvenirs from our visit to South Texas. Podcasts Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_14_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_14_10.mp3 On show #254: we learn about the birds of South Texas, and about the new Rio Bravo Wildlife Institute on the Rio Grande River. Podcasts Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_07_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_07_10.mp3 On show #253: Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo co-hosts and we talk about wintering catbirds, Snowy Owls, Harlequin Ducks, and King Eiders. And Mike questions a listener's theory about February-nesting bluebirds. Podcasts Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_31_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_31_10.mp3 On show #252: we learn about the bird that nests in the depth of winter; Mike talks about vultures and possums; and we almost stump listeners in our Mystery Bird Contest. Podcasts Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_24_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_24_10.mp3 On show #251: Doug Chickering joins us today to wax poetic about an unusual recent bird sighting. Also today, we bring back the "butcher watchman" as our Featured Feathered Friend, and Mike offers some good advice on keeping your bird seed critter-free. Podcasts Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_17_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_17_10.mp3 On show #250: we hear about how Oreoscoptes montanus is causing a big stir in Massachusetts. And one of North America's fastest flyers stumps some callers in our Mystery Bird contest. Podcasts Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_10_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_10_10.mp3 On show #249: we learn about a Massachusetts birder who was looking for peeps but was arrested as a "Peeping Tom!" We'll also get a distant preview of the "Spring of the Year" through our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_03_10.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_03_10.mp3 On show #248: we hear about some great--and odd--sightings; Mike gives advice to vacationing backyard birders; and for our Featured Feathered Friend, we go up to the lab...to see what's on the slab! Podcasts Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_27_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_27_09.mp3 On show #247: we get a live Christmas Bird Count report Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo; we listen to an amazing recording of a gigantic robin roost; and we hear some hawk migration numbers that boggled our minds! Podcasts Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_20_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_20_09.mp3 On show #246: we learn the nasty secret of Molothrus ater, while our Mystery Bird takes a long winter's nap. Podcasts Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_13_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_13_09.mp3 On show #245: we learn some fascinating facts about a spectacular diver, and a demon driller, and Mike talks about the simple device that will bring non-feeder birds to your backyard. Podcasts Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_06_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_06_09.mp3 On show #244: send us an email for a chance to win a Droll Yankees feeder in our Mystery Bird contest. Guests on today's show, from the River Valley Co-op in western Mass., include Mass Audubon's Wayne Petersen. Podcasts Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_29_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_29_09.mp3 On show #243: we hear about parakeets in the Boston Public Garden; we learn some amazing facts about Ben Franklin's choice for our national symbol; and Mike proffers some advice about presenting pumpkin seeds to your feeder birds. Podcasts Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_22_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_1_22_09.mp3 On show #242: we welcome Chris Rimmer from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies as co-host, and we learn about the biggest tern in the world. Podcasts Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_15_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_15_09.mp3 On show #241: we learn about the amazing behavior of a Whip-poor-will relative; we get a rare bird report from a listener in Toronto; and a lady name Phoebe provides the inspiration for our Mystery Bird contest. Podcasts Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_08_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_08_09.mp3 On show #240: we learn about a bird who sounds like the Pillsbury Doughboy, and we find our Mystery Bird in a prairie dog hole. Podcasts Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_01_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_01_09.mp3 On show #239: we learn about the bird that's the national symbol of Kazakhstan; Mike offers advice on whether to put rice in your feeders; and we begin the show with the sound of...silence. Podcasts Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_25_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_25_09.mp3 On show #238: we'll hear how Martha Stewart turned her backyard into a mecca for birds; Mike talks about the world's heaviest bird feeder; and Ray Charles helps us introduce our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_18_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_18_09.mp3 On show #237: lots of folks in the northeast are saying the birds have disappeared from their backyards. On today's show, we try to find out why. Podcasts Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_11_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_11_09.mp3 On show #236: we present a Mystery Bird that says its name, and we find our Featured Feathered Friend way down in South Texas. Podcasts Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_04_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_04_09.mp3 On show #235: we learn about the bird that inspired the saying, "you look prettier than a pewee in a peckerwood tree." Our man John Galluzzo checks in live from Block Island, and we get a fearless fall finch forecast from Mike O'Connor. Podcasts Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_27_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_27_09.mp3 On show #234: we offer praise for the "common" crow, and for another bird that gets the Rodney Dangerfield treatment. Podcasts Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_20_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_20_09.mp3 On show #233: From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York, features Laura Erickson, editor of the Birdscope newsletter; a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker as our featured bird; and a live sighting of a juvenile Bald Eagle! Podcasts Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_13_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_13_09.mp3 On show #232: We learn about a bird that's also a pack rat; we report an unusual close encounter; and we get jealous over a bird's ability to lose weight, fast. Podcasts Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_06_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_06_09.mp3 On show #231: We learn about a fellow named Dick who lived in the White House long before Dick Nixon. Also today, we NEARLY stump our callers on the Mystery Bird contest, and we offer a salute of sorts to the people of Hinckley, Ohio. Podcasts Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_30_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_30_09.mp3 On show #230: Scott Weidensaul explains why shade-grown coffee is essential for the survival of birds. Also today, we hear a bird that sounds like a frog, and Mike solves an Osprey mystery for a listener. Podcasts Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_23_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_23_09.mp3 On show #229: Scott Weidensaul explains why shade-grown coffee is essential for the survival of birds. Also today, we hear a bird that sounds like a frog, and Mike solves an Osprey mystery for a listener. Podcasts Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_16_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_16_09.mp3 On show #228: we learn about red-eyed birds and skunk-headed coots, and how to find owls in the daytime. Podcasts Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_09_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_09_09.mp3 On show #227: Wayne Petersen talks about the Important Bird Areas program and bird-friendly coffee. And Mike answers the provocative question, "Why can't we get British women to twitch?" Podcasts Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_02_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_02_09.mp3 On show #226: we offer free samples of bird-friendly Birds and Beans coffee; the big bad Black-back stars as our Featured Feathered Friend; and in our Let's Ask Mike segment we hear about the Cardinal vs. the Oldsmobile. Podcasts Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_26_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_26_09.mp3 On show #225: David Clapp talks about shorebirds heading south, and the shearwater spectacular; Mike discusses the "robin with a sore throat;" and a listener ID's a hard-to-find Mystery Bird. Podcasts Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_19_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_19_09.mp3 On show #224: we find out why our Mystery Bird has a strangely-shaped bill; we learn about a blue heron that's sometimes white; and we salute an Australian town for their successful battle against waste and pollution. Podcasts Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_12_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_12_09.mp3 On show #223: we learn some fascinating facts about a bird whose many nicknames include Skunk-headed Coot. We call today's Let's Ask Mike segment "Birds on a Break." And a wolf whistle helps an Illinois caller identify our Mystery Bird. Podcasts Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_05_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_05_09.mp3 On show #222: we learn some amazing stuff about the Sooty Shearwater; we present a tail-wagging Mystery Bird; and Mike explains what makes the Eastern Wood Pewee unique. Podcasts Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_28_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_28_09.mp3 On show #221: we learn about a "rare" owl that's actually quite common; Mike tries to save a wren...and a marriage; and we spring a little surprise on our unsuspecting engineer. Podcasts Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_21_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_21_09.mp3 On show #220: we learn about a bird that winters in the north; Mike helps a baffled backyard birder; and we present a new Birder's Profile. Podcasts Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_14_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_14_09.mp3 On show #219: we welcome Olivia Gentile, author of "Life List," the remarkable story of Phoebe Snetzinger, who saw more species of birds than anyone else in history. Plus, the "Wolf Whistle" sandpiper and a rapidly-spinning Mystery Bird. Podcasts Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_07_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_07_09.mp3 On show #218: a bird with an eight-and-a-half-foot wingspan; one that's a most graceful flyer; another that's a world-class dancer; and a bird that's smarter than we think--all featured on today's edition of Talkin' Birds. Podcasts Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_31_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_31_09.mp3 On show #217: we learn how the Purple Martin got its name, we get some advice on attracting Indigo Buntings, and blue is the color of our Mystery Bird.bird with a prodigious appetite for conifer seeds. Podcasts Sun, 31 May 2009 02:10:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_24_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_24_09.mp3 On show #216: Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo co-hosts and we get a live report from a lady named Krill out in Cape Cod Bay. Also today, Mike answers two questions for a listener, and we hear about a bird with a prodigious appetite for conifer seeds. Podcasts Mon, 25 May 2009 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_17_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_17_09.mp3 On show #215: we learn some fascinating facts about Pelecanus occidentalis, Mike has some good advice about saving your suet, and we hear some good news about a pesticide ban. Podcasts Mon, 18 May 2009 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_10_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_10_09.mp3 On show #214: we welcome Doug Chickering, who offers a poetic description of a Northern Flicker mating dance. Also today we learn about one of the few birds that exists only in the United States. And Mike tries to help a desperate listener achieve a life-long dream! Podcasts Mon, 11 May 2009 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_03_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_03_09.mp3 On show #213: we talk about some great conservation news; we learn some fascinating phalarope facts; and Mike explains the wanderings of the Pine Siskin. Podcasts Sun, 03 May 2009 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_26_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_26_09.mp3 On show #212: our man John "Gadabout" Galluzzo checks in from the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in New York. Also today, a caller makes good use of her field guide in our Mystery Bird Contest, and Mike helps--or at least sympathizes with--a listener whose robins are singing at 2 a.m. Podcasts Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_19_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_19_09.mp3 On show #211: the late, great Roger Miller helps us introduce our Featured Feathered Friend; we field a couple of calls from Canada; and Mike helps a listener solve a cowbird conundrum. Podcasts Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_12_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_12_09.mp3 On show #210: bird migration researcher Tim Spahr describes how he predicted a big fallout of birds last spring and how he might do it again. Also today our man Mike explains the behavior of paint-eating Blue Jays, and we learn how a beautiful diver got its name. Podcasts Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_05_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_05_09.mp3 On show #209: David Clapp joins us for some hummingbird talk; Mike offers advice for a concerned backyard birder; and "Daddy Longlegs" is today's Mystery Bird. Podcasts Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_29_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_29_09.mp3 On show #208: an email quiz leads you to a 2-pound bag of Birds and Beans bird-friendly coffee. Also today, Mike solves a mystery about bees in bird feeders, and we learn about the plain bird with the flashing wings. Podcasts Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_22_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_22_09.mp3 On show #207: we try to solve the mystery of a Robin's egg found in February; we give away more Birds and Beans coffee; and we learn some interesting stuff about a misnamed bird. Podcasts Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_15_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_15_09.mp3 On show #206: we travel to ancient Troy to learn about a "beautiful swimmer;" our man Mike answers a question about birds and salmonella; and you could win a two-pound bag of bird-friendly coffee in our email quiz. Podcasts Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_08_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_08_09.mp3 On show #205: we learn about the only true lark that's native to North America; Mike opines on the effect of cold weather on the timing of migrating birds; and our resident poet, Doug Chickering, laments "The Year of Perpetual Winter." Podcasts Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_01_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_01_09.mp3 On show #204: we learn about a bird that looks like a Viking ship; Mike answers a surprising listener question; and we give away 6 pounds of bird-friendly coffee! Podcasts Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_22_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_22_09.mp3 On show #203: renowned field guide author and naturalist Kenn Kaufman joins us to provide some first-hand observations about the importance of bird-friendly coffee. Also today, we head way out west to learn about a bird from...way back east. Podcasts Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_15_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_15_09.mp3 On show #202: we welcome naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul, who explains the virtues of bird-friendly coffee. Also today, we stump our listeners on the Mystery Bird Contest, and Mike discusses how ultraviolet light may prevent bird window crashes. Podcasts Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_08_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_08_09.mp3 On show #201: biologist Bridget Stutchbury talks about bird-friendly coffee and the Birds and Beans northern tour. Also today, Mike shatters a myth about birds and Christmas trees, and we learn a great way to tell the difference between a Cooper's Hawk and a Sharpie. Podcasts Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_01_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_01_09.mp3 On show #200: Dr. Russell Greenberg of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center explains why drinking shade-grown coffee is so important. Also today, we learn about an owl that flies like a crow, and we present a Let's Ask Mike segment that we call "Like the Downy of a thistle." Podcasts Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_25_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_25_09.mp3 On show #199: we learn about a beautiful bird whose diet ranges from fish and crustaceans to carrion from Polar Bear kills. Also today, our Let's Ask Mike segment helps a listener deal with suet-stealing starlings. Podcasts Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_18_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_18_09.mp3 On show #198: we learn about a bird that's not as quiet as his name would suggest; and Mike answers a question about putting lavender fronds...in your birdbath. Podcasts Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_11_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_11_09.mp3 On show #197: intrepid birder Doug Chickering describes his amazing bird-a-day feat and waxes poetic about his favorite sightings of 2008. Podcasts Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_04_09.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_04_09.mp3 On show #196: we hear about the strange legend of the Barnacle Goose, we debut our poem entitled "Shooting Clouds," and in our Let's Ask Mike segment the score is Barred Owl 1, American Crow 0. Podcasts Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_28_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_28_08.mp3 On show #195: we learn about a sea mouse and an evening singer and get some tips on keeping your tabby away from your troglodytes. Podcasts Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_21_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_21_08.mp3 On show #194: we discover how the voyages of Captain Cook led to the naming of a tern; we hear a bird that sounds like a cow; and Mike helps a listener who's craving crossbills. Podcasts Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_14_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_14_08.mp3 On show #193: we hear about the Bush Administration's plans to remove protections for endangered species. Also today, we head for the tropics to meet our Featured Feathered Friend, and Mike sounds off on the perils of using mixed seed. Podcasts Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_07_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_07_08.mp3 On show #192: we hear about a falcon from the north, a Bluebird from the west, and a handsome fellow who wears a necklace. Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_30_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_30_08.mp3 On show #191: we hear about a falcon from the north, a Bluebird from the west, and a handsome fellow who wears a necklace. Podcasts Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_23_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_23_08.mp3 On show #190: we learn about a misnamed warbler; we ALMOST stump our listeners in the Mystery Bird Contest; and Mike explains what to do if your finches diss your thistle. Podcasts Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_16_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_16_08.mp3 On show #189: Massachusetts Audubon's John Galluzzo joins us as co-host; we learn some fascinating facts about the Wilson's Snipe; and we hear about what might be the start of a big winter finch invasion. Podcasts Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_09_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_09_08.mp3 On show #188: we hear one man's idea of the world's sexiest birds; we nearly stump our listeners in the Mystery Bird Contest, and in our Let's Ask Mike segment, the topic is "Drill, Baby, Drill." Podcasts Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_02_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_02_08.mp3 On show #187: an indian legend tells how a certain duck came to have red eyes; Mike opines about a crow/raptor standoff; and we learn about another bird/dinosaur connection in a visit to our Science Corner. Podcasts Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_26_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_26_08.mp3 On show #186: a mad scientist helps us create a Featured Feathered Friend; Mike warns us about the dangers of empty bird feeders; and our new contributor Doug Chickering waxes poetic about...cormorants. Podcasts Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_19_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_19_08.mp3 On show #185: raptor expert Shawn Carey joins us live from the top of Hawk Mountain in Pennsylvania. Also on today's show, Mike O'Connor tackles the topic of feather felony, and a weed seed-eating songbird challenges callers in our Mystery Bird Contest. Podcasts Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_12_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_12_08.mp3 On show #184: an infamous old TV commercial helps us introduce a Featured Feathered Friend; Mike helps a listener save money while heating her birdbath; and we're giving away a beautiful prize in our email contest. Podcasts Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_05_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_05_08.mp3 On show #183: award-winning author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul talks about the new "Birds & Beans" initiative. Also today, the Theme from Rawhide helps us re-introduce a Featured Feathered Friend, and Mike tells a listener how gorging House Sparrows retain their slender shapes. Podcasts Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_28_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_28_08.mp3 On show #182: a familiar-sounding Mystery Bird fools a number of callers; we hear the lament of the House Finch; and Mike tackles a legal question about collecting birds' nests. Podcasts Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_21_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_21_08.mp3 On show #181: we hear some predictions about which northern finches may visit the lower 48 this winter; we feature a bird that looks a lot better than it sounds; and Mike explains why pigeons walk so weirdly. Podcasts Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_14_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_14_08.mp3 On show #180: we hear about wrestling Mockingbirds, the wonders of Block Island, and the only "true migrant" Eastern woodpecker. Podcasts Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_07_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_07_08.mp3 On show #179: Mass Audubon's Wayne Petersen tells us about a new program that will turn off the lights in Boston skyscrapers to reduce energy use...and save migrating birds. And we stump our listeners in today's Mystery Bird Contest. Podcasts Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_31_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_31_08.mp3 On show #178: we catch the East Coast excitement about a Southwest hummer; we also learn some fun facts about the Ruby-throat; and we even get some advice about pigeons. Podcasts Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_24_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_24_08.mp3 On show #177: we get some great reports on migrating nighthawks, and Whimbrels at a Pops Concert, and a live report from the Isles of Shoals in the Gulf of Maine. Also today, Mike provides some good binocular advice. Podcasts Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_17_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_17_08.mp3 On show #176: we learn about birds that boom, and birds that break speed records, and Mike tells a listener why her birds are so quiet. Podcasts Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_10_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_10_08.mp3 On show #175: we stump our callers in the Mystery Bird Contest, we "crown" a featured bird, and Mike answers a listener's eggshell inquiry. Podcasts Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_03_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_03_08.mp3 On show #174: We hear about a southwestern hummer that's causing a stir in Massachusetts; we learn about a bird that rubs its feathers with mothballs; and we try to answer a question about a dove that just refuses to go home. Podcasts Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_27_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_27_08.mp3 On show #173: Boreal Campaign Senior Scientist Jeff Wells shares the good news about 55 million acres being protected in northern Ontario. Also today, we stump our callers in the Mystery Bird Contest, and a quote from the great Aldo Leopold introduces our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_20_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_20_08.mp3 On show #172: we hear some fabulous conservation news from Canada. Also today, we learn why a muddy retriever might bring birds to your yard. And, take this Featured Bird...please! Podcasts Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_13_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_13_08.mp3 On show #171: we "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear," hear a most unusual-sounding bird, and try to solve a mystery about some nocturnal woodpeckers. Podcasts Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_06_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_06_08.mp3 On show #170: we hear the sound that gives a tiny predator its name; we hear the calls of roosting parakeets; and in our Let's Ask Mike segment, we hear some advice about dealing with a screeching Great Horned Owl. Podcasts Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_29_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_29_08.mp3 On show #169: we get a trucker-friendly introduction to our Featured Feathered Friend; we stump our callers with a wild-sounding Meadowlark relative; and our man Mike reveals the “secrets” of some long-lived birds. Podcasts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_22_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_22_08.mp3 On show #168: we get a live mountaintop bird report, we learn how a wandering songbird got its name, and we hear about an "exploding" Mockingbird. Podcasts Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_15_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_15_08.mp3 On show #167: we listen to some frightening creatures with huge red eyes, hear "testimony" from a Congressional hearing, and solve the mystery of the Peeping Tom Chipping Sparrows. Podcasts Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_08_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_08_08.mp3 On show #166: we learn how feeding phalaropes defy gravity, and we recount a bird's story that began in Central Park. Podcasts Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_01_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_01_08.mp3 On show #165: we revisit a favorite Featured Friend, and Mike tells us why we should clean our houses...once a year. Podcasts Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_25_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_25_08.mp3 On show #164: a Featured Friend not to be trifled with; a Mystery Bird that'll pilfer from your picnic table; and Mike talks about the increasing cost of filling your...birdfeeders. Podcasts Sun, 25 May 2008 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_18_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_18_08.mp3 On show #163: we learn the remarkable history of a Featured Feathered Friend, and Mike tries to help with a backyard burglary. Podcasts Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_11_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_11_08.mp3 On show #162: We're serenaded by Tiny Tim and Slim Whitman (!) as we learn about a bird that times its egg laying to the phases of the moon. And we pay a visit to the Talkin' Birds Science Corner. Podcasts Sun, 11 May 2008 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_04_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_04_08.mp3 On show #161: We present a reprise of our Kentucky Birdy race; we answer the question "what's a bullbat?"; and a listener describes a wild backyard scene. Podcasts Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_27_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_27_08.mp3 On show #160: We get a live report from the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, and feature a bird that sounds like two stones banging together. Podcasts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_20_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_20_08.mp3 On show #159: Dr. Bridget Stutchbury talks about the many threats facing neotropical migrants as described in her new book; we meet the "Canada Jay;" and we stump our callers in our Mystery Bird contest. Podcasts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_13_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_13_08.mp3 On show #158: we learn how the Anna's Hummingbird makes its mysterious "chirp," and we feature a bird with a plume on its pileum! Podcasts Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_06_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_06_08.mp3 On show #157: we hear some disturbing news about pesticide use south of the border; we learn about the only shorebird that uses leks; and Mike helps a listener deal with messy visitors. Podcasts Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_30_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_30_08.mp3 On show #156: an Alaskan listener reports some cool sightings, John Galluzzo checks in from Nantucket island, and Mike O'Connor has some advice for a bluebird lover. Podcasts Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_23_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_23_08.mp3 On show #155: we learn what happened to the Rufous-sided Towhee; we recall the year when there was no summer; and we spread some good news about the beautiful Red Knot. Podcasts Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_16_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_16_08.mp3 On show #154: we'll hear how some New Jersey officials are trying to save the Red Knot. We'll also get some insight into this winter's irruptions of Boreal birds; and our man Mike pontificates about peanuts. Podcasts Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_09_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_09_08.mp3 On show #153: we're wowed by the traveling exploits of a certain shorebird; Dr. Jeff Wells joins us to talk about his important new book; and we stump our callers on the Mystery Bird Contest (and forget to reveal its identity--we'll do so next week!) Podcasts Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_02_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_02_08.mp3 On show #152: we enter the world of the Great Grey Owl through the poetry of John Caddy; we learn about some amazing dove behavior; and Mike dispenses some advice to a finch-deprived listener. Podcasts Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_24_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_24_08.mp3 On show #151: we learn some remarkable things about the Solitary Sandpiper; Mike explains why a House Sparrow emptied an entire feeder without eating anything; and we hear about some great options for handicapped birders. Podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_17_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_17_08.mp3 On show #150: we learn about the "symbol of the wild north," and we solve mysteries about a loner bird...and a lonely birdbath Podcasts Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_10_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_10_08.mp3 On show #149: William Cullen Bryant helps us with our Featured Feathered Friend; a special guest tells us about an amazing new system for watching nighttime bird migration; and Mike tells a listener why he doesn't see birds on weekdays! Podcasts Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_03_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_03_08.mp3 On show #148: we learn the truth about Carduelis Pinus; we hear from a silly-sounding Mystery Bird (who'll remain a mystery until next week); and Mike offers advice on...getting rid of a bird. Podcasts Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_27_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_27_08.mp3 On show #147: we hear about a bird that avoids injury through built-in airbags; Mass. Audubon's John Galluzzo joins us in studio; and Mike offers some good winter backyard bird advice. Podcasts Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_20_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_20_08.mp3 On show #146: we hear from bird song expert Don Kroodsma, with music inspired by birds; and Mike recommends preparing suet at home...NOT! Podcasts Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_13_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_13_08.mp3 On show #145: we present a swimming "turkey," an effervescent pipsqueak, and a discussion about fly paper! Podcasts Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_06_08.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_06_08.mp3 On show #144: we learn about one of Eastern America's favorite birds; we come REALLY close to stumping our listeners on the Mystery Bird Contest; and Mike offers some advice on attracting winter finches. Podcasts Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_30_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_30_07.mp3 On show #143: we wax poetic about a visitor from the north; a tiny brown Mystery Bird nearly stumps our listeners; and Mike explains how a little tray can solve a critter problem. Podcasts Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:40:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_23_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_23_07.mp3 On show #142: we present a bird with a "red beret and a black goatee." We also welcome a special guest, and we recount the mysteries surrounding the Red Crossbill. Podcasts Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:40:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_16_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_16_07.mp3 On show #141: we learn about a songbird that behaves like a raptor, and a tropical bird that can moonwalk better than Michael Jackson! Podcasts Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_09_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_09_07.mp3 On show #140: we know cats are bad news for birds, but how about dogs? And, should birds line their nests with...fiberglass insulation? Podcasts Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_02_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_02_07.mp3 On show #139: we "construct" a Featured Feathered Friend," present a Mystery Bird which gets its name from its call, and get some bird feeding advice from our man Mike. Podcasts Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_25_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_25_07.mp3 On show #138: ornithologist Marshall Iliff talks about western hummingbirds wintering in New England; and he explains why the Red Crossbill may soon be "split" into several species. Podcasts Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_18_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_18_07.mp3 On show #137: we hear that an item in your desk drawer could prevent bird window crashes. Also today, Ray waxes nostalgic about birding in the snow, and Mike talks about another southern bird that may be moving north. Podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_11_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_11_07.mp3 On show #136: we learn why New Englanders are being encouraged to put out hummingbird feeders...now! Also today, we hear a bird that sounds like a motorboat, and Mike tells us what he thinks about attracting birds with cranberries. Podcasts Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_04_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_04_07.mp3 On show #135: we find out why our beautiful Mystery Bird doesn't sing; we learn about a bird that's not as big as it looks; and Mike offers some tips on caring for your...dead trees. Podcasts Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_28_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_28_07.mp3 On show #134: we start with a scary--and amazing--Featured Feathered Friend, present a Mystery Bird that sounds like a chipmunk, and hear from a listener about why you might want to put red squares on the side of your house! Podcasts Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_21_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_21_07.mp3 On show #133: we learn about a spectacular diver, and a migration champion; and Mike shatters a myth about... exploding birds. Podcasts Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_14_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_14_07.mp3 On show #132: our Mystery Bird almost stumps our callers, Mike answers a Mockingbird migration question, and we feature the bird that inspired the old Heckel and Jeckel TV cartoon. Podcasts Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_07_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_07_07.mp3 On show #131: we answer a question about bald Cardinals, we hear an amazing story about a winged shoplifter, and our Mystery Bird arrives in Massachusetts after a 150 year absence! Podcasts Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_30_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_30_07.mp3 On show #130: we hear from listeners in Alaska and Japan, and we learn about North America's only all-red bird. Podcasts Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_23_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_23_07.mp3 On show #129: the Mystery Bird is an underrated mimic; our Featured Feathered Friend is a scary one; and a listener offers some good reasons to keep your hummingbird feeders up after the end of summer. Podcasts Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_16_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_16_07.mp3 On show #128: we focus on raptors--with Shawn Carey in a live report from the top of Pennsylvania's Hawk Mountain; in our Featured Feathered Friend segment; and with our near-stumper Mystery Bird. Podcasts Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_09_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_09_07.mp3 On show #127: birding guru (and Red-Footed Falcon discoverer) Vern Laux tells us about a huge incursion of Purple Finches and Red-breasted Nuthatches..and why you might want to put up more feeders this fall. And we learn that the Sandhill Crane has established a new nesting location. Podcasts Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_02_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_02_07.mp3 On show #126: we again almost stump our callers in our Mystery Bird Contest; and Ray files one of his "Rooftop Reports." Podcasts Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_26_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_26_07.mp3 On show #125: we hear from a very underappreciated bird, and we also hear from new listeners in New Jersey and Oregon. Podcasts Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_19_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_19_07.mp3 On show #124: the Elvis Bird meets...Elvis. And why they're linked by the year 1935. Also today, a last minute caller IDs our Mystery Bird, and our man Mikes gives us some good Osprey talk. Podcasts Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_12_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_12_07.mp3 On show #123: we feature what may be the world's most graceful flyer; and we present a Mystery Bird that could end up making big news! Podcasts Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:05:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_05_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_05_07.mp3 On show #122: "Jim" is a game show contestant as we present our Featured Feathered Friend; we stump all of our Mystery Bird callers; and Mike advises a listener about preserving an aging next box. Podcasts Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:05:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_29_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_29_07.mp3 On show #121: we discover the identity of the "French Mockingbird," stump callers from Georgia and Texas on our Mystery Bird Contest, and learn about a bird that can thank Dutch Elm disease for its population growth. Podcasts Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_22_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_22_07.mp3 On show #120: we hear a bird that's pound-for-pound one of the loudest on the planet; we learn some fascinating facts about those cigars with wings; and Mike helps a listener deal with a "herd" of grackles. Podcasts Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_15_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_15_07.mp3 On show #119: we enjoy calls from 2 parts of Illinois, present an intriguing question to Mike from a listener in Israel, and learn some amazing facts about a bird from India! Podcasts Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_08_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_08_07.mp3 On show #118: we talk by phone with Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo in the middle of his bird walk, and former Sanctuary Director David Clapp pays us an entertaining visit in the studio. Podcasts Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:20:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_01_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_01_07.mp3 On show #117: We salute our friends north of the border in our Featured Feathered Friend segment. Also today, our man Mike O'Connor, whose new book just got a rave review in Birder's World Magazine, helps a listener with a startling problem. Podcasts Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_24_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_24_07.mp3 On show #116: We almost stump all of our Mystery Bird callers; Mike offers advice to a frustrated backyard birder; and our Science Corner reveals some amazing research about apparent weapon use by birds. Podcasts Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_17_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_17_07.mp3 On show #115: We learn some of the secrets that have helped Don Kroodsma become the world's leading authority on birdsongs. Podcasts Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_10_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_10_07.mp3 On show #114: We meet Barbara Volkle, moderator of the highly-successful MassBird.org email list; Mike offers some feline-fighting advice to a listener from Wales; and our Mystery Bird proves to be a stumper. Podcasts Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_03_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_03_07.mp3 On show #113: Editor Lisa White talks about her new book "Good Birders Don't Wear White"; we get a long-distance winner in our Mystery Bird Contest; and Mike tackles a question about an avian "Aztec Two-step." Podcasts Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_27_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_27_07.mp3 On show #112: today's show, one listener suggests to another that there's only one sure way to eliminate House Sparrows--and it's not pretty. Plus, a couple o' cowpokes introduce our Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_20_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_20_07.mp3 On show #111: today's show offers a potpourri of listener questions and observations by phone and email, while Mike offers some sage advice about bird books. Podcasts Wed, 23 May 2007 22:20:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_13_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_13_07.mp3 On show #110: it's Mother's Day, and singer Tiny Tim (remember him?) opens the show for us, while we nearly stump our listeners on the Mystery Bird Contest, and Mike O'Connor answers a listener question as only he can! Podcasts Tue, 15 May 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_06_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_06_07.mp3 On show #109: we present our avian version of the Kentucky Derby; recall an old jingle for our Featured Feathered Friend segment; and get some good avice on attracting Bluebirds to your yard. Podcasts Sat, 12 May 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_29_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_29_07.mp3 On show #108: Ray recaps his birdy week in Louisiana; Mike offers good advice on avoiding avian window crashes; and listeners report on some exciting migratory bird sightings. Podcasts Tue, 01 May 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_22_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_22_07.mp3 On show #107: We hear about our producer's excellent raptor sighting while being treated by his chiropractor, and the Pillsbury Doughboy helps us with our Featured Feathered Friend! Podcasts Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_15_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_15_07.mp3 On show #106: Vern Laux explains why he's so excited about a pending Nor'easter; and we hear about new research that links chickens to Tyrannosaurus Rex! Podcasts Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_08_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_08_07.mp3 On show #105: We hear some Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds; we hear from feeder expert Mike O'Connor on attracting and feeding hummingbirds; and guest Kathleen Anderson gives us an unusual tax tip. Podcasts Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_01_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_01_07.mp3 On show #104: Our show today is...unbelievable! We think you'll like it. Podcasts Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_25_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_25_07.mp3 On show #103: A Hummingbird migration update; Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo files a live report from Nantucket; and our Mystery Bird proves to be surprisingly elusive. Podcasts Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_18_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_18_07.mp3 On show #102: A controversial plan to protect Piping Plovers--with a gun. And Mike offers some good advice about birdhouses. Podcasts Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_11_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_11_07.mp3 On show #101: We visit a carnival side show, talk with birding guru Wayne Petersen, and stump our listeners with our Mystery Bird. Podcasts Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_04_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_04_07.mp3 On show #100: We find out the difference between an American Coot and an old coot. And in our Science Corner, we learn--once again--that birds may be smarter than we think. Podcasts Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_25_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_25_07.mp3 On show #99: Expert and trainer Sue Finnegan explains what it takes to be a bird bander, and we take liberties with a Cat Stevens song in presenting today's Featured Feathered Friend. Podcasts Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_18_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_18_07.mp3 On show #98: Tour leader David Clapp tells of his trips to Tanzania and Peru, and offers some traveling tips. And Mike O'Connor offers some suggestions on choosing a spotting scope. Podcasts Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_11_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_11_07.mp3 On show #97: Myoko Chu from Cornell Lab of Ornithology talks about the Great Backyard Bird Count, and we get feeding tips and Birding at Work stories from listeners in Charlotte and Chicago. Podcasts Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_04_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_04_07.mp3 On show #96: Our Featured Feathered Friend gets some good news from his doctor, and a British parasailer fights a battle with 2 Eagles at 8,000 feet! Podcasts Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_28_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_28_07.mp3 On show #95: Our man Mike has some great tips for keeping House Sparrows out of your birdhouses, and we report on the sale of a decoy--for nearly a million dollars! Podcasts Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_21_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_21_07.mp3 On show #94: A listener from Boston tells a tale of some great urban waterfowl sightings, and we make a call to...1-800-BANK SWALLOW! Podcasts Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:23:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_14_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_14_07.mp3 On show #93: Our Miss Phalarope waxes petic about today's "Featured Feathered Friend," and we hear about an amazing Bald Eagle rescue--by rifle shot! Podcasts Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:23:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_01_07.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_01_07.mp3 On show #92: The cliché about a bird in the hand comes to life as Vern tells about a Yellow Rail. And...why one city birds are turning to Hip Hop! Podcasts Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_31_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_31_06.mp3 On show #91: Mike talks about how and why to provide water for birds this winter, and in our Science Corner we get some good news about Whooping Cranes. Podcasts Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_24_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_24_06.mp3 On show #90: Our Mystery Bird almost stumps our callers; Mike offers tips on keeping cats from your feeders; and we learn some amazing facts about the Hooded Merganser. Podcasts Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_17_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_17_06.mp3 On show #89: An amazing hawk watch in Mexico, and some exciting live sightings from a local beach. Podcasts Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:36:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_10_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_10_06.mp3 On show #88: A "secret" for cleaning your scope and binocular lenses; a bird dipped in rasberry sauce; and why your backyard birds may be smarter than the ones who've gone south. Podcasts Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_02_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_12_02_06.mp3 On show #87: Master Birder Vern Laux joins us live from Cade Cod thicket, and Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo reports on his Yellow Rail finding...and photos! Podcasts Sat, 09 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_26_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_26_06.mp3 On show #86: "Mister Meadowlark" is featured (both the bird and the vintage Bing Crosby song!); we offer some interesting website connections; and we report some good news about a bird known as the "Bonecrusher." Podcasts Sat, 02 Dec 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_19_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_19_06.mp3 On show #85: We hear a bird that sounds like a rusty gate, learn some amazing stuff about Barn Owls, and welcome listeners tuned in to our new affiliate station in Rhode Island. Podcasts Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_12_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_12_06.mp3 On show #84: Our Mystery Bird, the Thunder-Pumper, almost proves to be a stumper! Plus new research on the use of tools by crows... in our Science Corner. Podcasts Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_05_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_11_05_06.mp3 On show #83: Mass. Audubon's John Galluzzo joins us live in studio, and we talk about raptors, finches, and shorebirds, and how to protect your feeder birds against cats. Podcasts Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_29_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_29_06.mp3 On show #82: Manomet Scientist Trevor Lloyd-Evans opines on bird migration, population trends, and what he learned about bird flu from his recent trip to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Podcasts Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_22_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_22_06.mp3 On show #81: Our Featured Feathered Friend segment takes uss to cattle country, a listener from Maryland tells about his "Moses parting the sea" moment, and we hear about some exciting research in our Science Corner. Podcasts Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_15_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_15_06.mp3 On show #80: News about a new bird discovered in Columbia; a breakthrough in bird migration research; and some incredible Monarch Butterfly stats. And our resident professor Dr. Refus Towhee checks in with his Bird Word of the Day. Podcasts Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_08_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_08_06.mp3 On show #79: Birding expert David Clapp gives advice about scopes and binoculars... and gets buzzed by a Sharp-shinned hawk in the middle of the conversation! Podcasts Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_01_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_01_06.mp3 On show #78: An intriguing and credible report about possible Ivory-billed woodpecker sightings... in Florida! And, an "absurdly beautiful" bird is in our "Featured Feathered Friend" spotlight. Podcasts Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_24_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_24_06.mp3 On show #77: Ray reports on a trip to a fog-shrouded mountaintop. Plus, we find out about a new bird species, and we get help from Bobby Vinton in our Featured Feathered Friend Segment! Podcasts Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:12:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_17_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_17_06.mp3 On show #76: The legendary Foghorn Leghorn helps us with a "Featured Feathered Friend", and we talk with Scott Hecker--the man who saved the Piping Plover. Podcasts Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_10_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_10_06.mp3 On show #75: We hear a bird that seems to be asking a question, and Doctor Rufus Towhee "bristles" over a new "Bird Word of the Day". Podcasts Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_03_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_09_03_06.mp3 On show #74: Hawk Expert Shawn Carey; the amazing story of the hawk that mimics a Turkey Vulture; and the bird that's been described as a "meatloaf on a stick." Podcasts Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:36:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_27_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_27_06.mp3 On show #73: In the Science Corner, we'll learn why it is that the fatter birds get, the farther they can fly! And what's a snowy-bodied, yellow-lored, black-legged, mustard foot!? Podcasts Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:46:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_20_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_20_06.mp3 On show #72: Birding expert David Clapp has more on the Mysteries of Migration; and in the Science Corner, we hear that some birds may call their offspring by name! Podcasts Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:46:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_13_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_13_06.mp3 On show #71: Ray talks with former Massachusetts Audubon Sanctuary Director David Clapp about migration season; and our resident "professor" Doctor Refus Towhee stumps Ray (as usual) with his Bird Word of the Day. Podcasts Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_06_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_08_06_06.mp3 On show #70: Why House Sparrows prefer certain kinds of ...cars! And a Mystery Bird that "used to be" a Warbler. Podcasts Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_23_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_23_06.mp3 On show #69: Phil Kyle's Bird Mimicry, and birds that change the pitch of their calls because of...Automobile traffic! Podcasts Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:40:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_16_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_16_06.mp3 On show #68: Ray tries to help stop Avian Window crashes, and gets stumped (again) by Dr. Rufus Towhee. Podcasts Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_09_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_09_06.mp3 On show #67: Vern Laux shares observations about shorebirds, and John Galluzo reports from the footsteps of Thereau. Podcasts Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:45:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_02_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_07_02_06.mp3 On show #66: When is a Marsh Hawk not a "Marsh Hawk"? And would you pay $750 for an 8-foot tall Flamingo? Podcasts Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:06:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_25_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_25_06.mp3 On show #65: Ray reports today on his birding trip to Maine with the A.B.A. And did European Starlings really rip off a car wash!? Podcasts Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:06:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_18_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_18_06.mp3 On show #64: A listener clues us in a bout a great nestcam site, while other listeners block their ears upon hearing today's Mystery Bird! Podcasts Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:46:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_11_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_11_06.mp3 On show #63: A brief talk about Chat, some nest cam info, and an update on those famous Red-tails, Pale Male and Lola. Podcasts Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_04_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_06_04_06.mp3 On show #62: Birding expert Pete Dunne offers an opinion on the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker controversy, and Dr. Rufus Rowhee stumps Ray--as usual-in our Bird Word of the Day segment. Podcasts Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_28_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_28_06.mp3 On show #61: Male Red-winged Blackbirds attract females with their bright red shoulder patches...or do they? We find out in today's Science Corner. Podcasts Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:50:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_21_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_21_06.mp3 On show #60: "Doctor" Rufus Towhee teaches us a new bird word, and Mike O'Connor provides some advice about serving suet in the summer. Podcasts Tue, 23 May 2006 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_14_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_14_06.mp3 On show #59: The beautiful Cedar Waxwing is our "Featured Feathered Friend", and we find out why some birds choose dull mates! Podcasts Thu, 18 May 2006 20:38:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_07_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_05_07_06.mp3 On show #58: A "creepy" little bird is our Featured Feathered Friend--and our resident expert "Doctor" Rufus Towhee returns from sabbatical with his "Bird Word of the Day". Podcasts Tue, 09 May 2006 20:08:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_30_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_30_06.mp3 On show #57: Mass. Audobon's John Gallluzzo talks with Ray about Birding-by-ear, and the Baltimore Oriole Project; and our "Featured Feathered Friend" focuses on the Bonaparte's Gull. Podcasts Tue, 02 May 2006 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_23_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_23_06.mp3 On show #56: Look! Up in the sky! It's a plane! It's...our Featured Feathered Friend--a bird that can reach nearly 200 miles per hour in a dive! Also today, a new Mystery Bird; and our man Mike answers a question about Cardinals and Catbirds. Podcasts Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_16_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_16_06.mp3 On show #55: Ray talks with ornithologist Wayne Peterson about the Important Bird Areas Program; and we've got some tips on how to identify birds in the field. Podcasts Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:40:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_09_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_09_06.mp3 On show #54: Three guests from the Cape Cod Bird Club talk about a big weekend coming in May; Ray waxes poetic in his "Memories of Cape Cod Winter Birding"; and some more tips about building birdhouses. Podcasts Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:28:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_02_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_04_02_06.mp3 On show #53: Another possible challenge to the Ivory-billed Woodpecker discovery; ornithologist Wayne Petersen answers the question: What's so important about the Important Birds Areas program?; and some tips about building birdhouses. Podcasts Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_26_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_26_06.mp3 On show #52: How a wild turkey spoiled some TV viewing for a Michigan couple; a caller tells us about a great birding device he discovered--in a toy department (!); and listeners share some ideas for the start of our second year. Podcasts Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:25:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_19_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_19_06.mp3 On show #51: More controversy about the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker; Amazing news about what Hummingbirds can remember; and our Mystery Bird Contest links the East Coast with the West Coast. Podcasts Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:57:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_12_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_12_06.mp3 On show #50: We talk about the creatures known locally as Timberdoodles and Pinkletinks; try to answer questions about chicken grit, and disappearing birds; and stump some callers in our Mystery Bird Contest! Podcasts Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:56:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_05_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_03_05_06.mp3 On show #49: Special Guest Tim Gallagher, co-rediscoverer of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker; a tip about the importance of shelter for your backyard birds; and an amazing story of how a sharp-shinned hawk made his escape from a department store! Podcasts Tue, 07 Mar 2006 17:51:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_26_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_26_06.mp3 On show #48: Ray talks with Betty Petersen, director of the American Birding Association's Birders' Exchange Program, and hears some interesting stories from listeners! Podcasts Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_19_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_19_06.mp3 On show #47: This episode features a visit with birding superstar Vern Laux; info on something easy to plant that your birds will love; and "Doctor" Rufus Towhee will teach us the "Bird Word of the Day." Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_12_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_12_06.mp3 On show #46: Some tips on Hand-feeding Wild Birds, and a report on some Snowy Owl sightings. Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_05_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_02_05_06.mp3 On show #45: A review of Essential Seeds for your feeders; our famous Mystery Bird contest; and an episode of "Birds in the News." Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_29_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_29_06.mp3 On show #44: A visit from our resident professor, "Doctor" Rufus Towhee, with our "Bird Word of the Day;" our weekly Mystery Bird Contest; and a tip for backyard birders: Winter Plantings for Birds. Podcasts Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_22_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_22_06.mp3 On show #43: We hear a great story about growing up with Barn Owls; some amazing info about a mouse that howls like a wolf; a tip about building a winter home for birds; and an installment of our new feature, "Let's Ask Mike." Podcasts Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_15_06.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_01_15_06.mp3 On show #42: Mass. Audubon's John Galluzo joins us with a live sighting of a Snowy Owl--and LOTS of other birds--from the shores of Cape Cod Bay; our weekly Mystery Bird Contest; and a tip about keeping your feeder birds healthy. Podcasts Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_23_05.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_23_05.mp3 On show #30: Ray hears from Peter Yaukey of the University of New Orleans about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the bird populations in the Mississippi Delta; David Clapp from Mass. Audubon describes some bird migration sightings; our Tip of the Week about fighting back against squirrel attack; our Mystery Bird contest; and our resident expert, "Doctor" Rufus Towhee, has our "Bird Word of the Day." Podcasts Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_16_05.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_16_05.mp3 On show #29: Ray talks with Mike Harvey from Cornell University about an amazing midnight "fallout" at the Cornell University football stadium; intrepid birder Vern Laux checks in from a wind-swept shoreline; our Tip of the Week about the importance of water for birds in the winter; our Mystery Bird contest; and some interesting information about feeding birds with wild foods gathered from your yard and garden. Podcasts Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_09_05.mp3 http://www.talkinbirds.com/audio/talkinbirds_10_09_05.mp3 On show #28: Ray welcomes field guide guru and birding legend Kenn Kaufman who explains how he's combined the best of both worlds (paintings and photographs) by using digitally-enhanced photos in his new field guide; our Tip of the Week on feeding birds; our resident professor, "Doctor" Rufus Towhee, gives us our Bird Word of the Day; our Mystery Bird contest; and some interesting contributions from listeners. Podcasts Sun, 09 Oct 2005 21:00:00 -0500