On our latest show: Hummingbirds drinking fermented nectar; Mike explaining goldfinch behavior; and a Violet-green Swallow singing in San Diego.
#1,097 July 5, 2026
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
#917 Jan. 15, 2023
On our latest show: A Snowy Owl Audio Postcard from Southern California; a live Let’s Ask Mike report from North Carolina; and Citizen Science projects from the Cornell Lab and National Audubon.
#828 April 18, 2021
On Our Latest Show: A new mobile game for IDing birds; spring birds in Minnesota; and the problem with worms.
#631 July 2, 2017
Our latest show comes direct from Governor’s Island in New York Harbor. We’re watching Fish Crows, Cedar Waxwings, and Common Terns on the nest. Hear it here: TalkinBirds.com/archive
#564 February 28, 2016
#563 February 21, 2016
On today's show: signs of early spring migration! And we meet the beautiful Icterus galbula.
#543 September 27, 2015
On today's show: birding by ear -- and tricks to make it easier. Plus, we meet a bird that says its name.