On our latest show (#1,097 July 5): New research on how birds find their way; audio postcards from California and Central America; and Mike’s colorful commentary about baby birds. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
#1,066 Nov. 30, 2025
On our latest show: A shiny bird with a bad reputation; Donald Ditzenberger’s expert advice on choosing a spotting scope; and a Mike O’Connor segment on dabbling duck winter romance.
#1,040 June 1, 2025
On our latest show: living legend author and tour guide Peter Alden; audio postcards from Texas and Vermont; and what might be the world's most beautiful bird.
#1,017 Dec. 22, 2024
On our latest show (#/1,017 Dec. 22): Birding as therapy in combating disease, with author Robert Bell; a vegetarian alternative to beef suet, with Mike O’Connor; and new status for the Bald Eagle, courtesy of the U.S. Congress.
#923 Feb. 26, 2023
On our latest show: How birds utilize “fright molt”; an Avian Audio Postcard from SW Florida; and big news about the Biggest Week (in American Birding).
#826 April 4, 2021
On our latest show: Watching Swallow-tailed Kites on an Alabama farm; controlling the grackles trying to take over your bird feeders; and some good conservation news from an unexpected source.
#585 July 31, 2016
On today's show: the world's smallest bird; the World Girl Birders; and Mike disses flypaper