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.
#158: April 13, 2008
We learn how the Anna's Hummingbird makes its mysterious "chirp," and we feature a bird with a plume on its pileum!
#157: April 6, 2008
We hear some disturbing news about pesticide use south of the border; we learn about the only shorebird that uses leks; and Mike O'Connor helps a listener deal with messy visitors.
#156: March 30, 2008
An Alaskan listener reports some cool sightings, John Galluzzo checks in from Nantucket, and Mike O'Connor has some advice for a bluebird lover.
#155: March 23, 2008
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.
#154: March 16, 2008
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 eruptions of Boreal birds; and our man Mike O'Connor pontificates about peanuts.
#153: March 9, 2008
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 in the next episode!).
#152: March 2, 2008
We enter the world of the Great Grey Owl through the poetry of John Caddy; we learn about some amazing dove behavior; and Mike O'Connor dispenses some advice to a finch-deprived listener.
#151: February 24, 2008
We learn some remarkable things about the Solitary Sandpiper; Mike O'Connor explains why a House Sparrow emptied an entire feeder without eating anything; and we hear about some great options for handicapped birders.
#150: February 17, 2008
We learn about the "symbol of the wild north," and we solve mysteries about a loner bird...and a lonely birdbath.
#149: February 10, 2008
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 O'Connor tells a listener why he doesn't see birds on weekdays!
#148: February 3, 2008
We learn the truth about Carduelis Pinus; we hear from a silly-sounding Mystery Bird; and Mike O'Connor offers advice on getting rid of a bird.
#147: January 27, 2008
We hear about a bird that avoids injury through built-in airbags; Mass. Audubon's John Galluzzo joins us in studio; and Mike O'Connor offers some good winter backyard bird advice.
#146: January 20, 2008
We hear from bird song expert Don Kroodsma, with music inspired by birds; and Mike O'Connor recommends preparing suet at home...NOT!
#145: January 13, 2008
We present a swimming "turkey," an effervescent pipsqueak, and a discussion about fly paper!
#144: January 6, 2008
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.
#143: December 30, 2007
We wax poetic about a visitor from the north; a tiny brown Mystery Bird nearly stumps our listeners; and Mike O'Connor explains how a little tray can solve a critter problem.
#142: December 23, 2007
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.
#141: December 16, 2007
We learn about a songbird that behaves like a raptor, and a tropical bird that can moonwalk better than Michael Jackson!
#140: December 9, 2007
We know cats are bad news for birds, but how about dogs? And, should birds line their nests with...fiberglass insulation?