On our latest show: Sandhill Cranes in Arizona; expert binocular and scope advice; and the story of an eagle poacher who’s on his way to jail.
#1,013 Nov. 24, 2024
On our latest show, Maddie Carr describes how she met the birding goals of her eight-year old self, and Mike O’Connor weighs in on a backyard bird dispute. Plus, we meet the Eurasian Eagle-owl, and the Red-billed Chough.
#1,012 Nov. 17, 2024
On our latest show: Birding by Ear with Donna Posont; listening to the beautiful Lawrence’s Goldfinch; and talkin’ turkey with Mike O’Connor.
#1,011 Nov. 10, 2024
On our latest show: a listener audio postcard from New Zealand; Stokes Guide to Finches co-author Matt Young; and Northern Cardinal thoughts from our Mike O’Connor.
#1,010 Nov. 3, 2024
On our latest show: Listener Audio Postcards from Wisconsin and Belize; a Science Corner report on bird behavior; and Mike O’Connor reveals a surprising feeder bird stat.
#1,009 Oct. 27, 2024
On our latest show, we listen to an Acorn Woodpecker audio postcard from California; feature a rare visitor also in the Golden State; and talk with a couple of river heroes from Washington, DC.
#1,008 Oct. 20, 2024
On our latest show: our special guest, Hawaiian avian biologist Bret Nainoa Mossman tells us about his worldwide quest to honor extinct Hawaiian birds, and, ultimately, to save existing threatened birds. Plus, Mike O’Connor talks about hawks falling silent; and we listen to an audio postcard from the famous Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
#1,007 Oct. 13, 2024
On our latest show: An Iowa teacher helps grade 1 through 7 learn about birds and conservation; Mike O’Connor explains what that bird bill-wiping thing is all about; and we hear some October outdoor observations from our friend Al Batt.
#1,006 Oct. 6, 2024
On our latest show: A kingfisher saved from extinction; Grant Sizemore on keeping cats indoors to save birds — and cats; and Mike O’Connor with a review of this year’s winter finch forecast.
#1,005 Sept. 29, 2024
On our latest show, we listen to Great Horned Owls from Colorado, a skulking sparrow from the southeast, and our Freya McGregor on how she keeps birds from crashing into her windows.
#1,004 Sept. 22, 2024
On our latest show: A healing avian audio postcard from Atlanta; how birds’ feathers help deal with city pollutants; and more bird myths shattered by our Mike O’Connor.
#1,003 Sept. 15, 2024
On our latest show: City Nature — an amazing new book featuring birds, gardens, and fabulous photos. Plus, Mike O’Connor stands on one leg while explaining a bird behavior; and we hear a horde of hummingbirds from Southeast Arizona.
#1,002 Sept. 8, 2024
On our latest show: Birding in the city — and in community gardens; how the Flying Steamer Duck got its name; and Wood Storks spreading their wings — and flying north.
#1,001 Sept. 1, 2024
On our latest show: Good birding news from Chicago; avian audio postcards from Florida and Wisconsin; and the rebirth of a great birding magazine.
#1,000 Aug. 25, 2024
On our latest show (#1,000!): We hear memorable bird experience stories from Mike O’Connor, David Clapp, and our Talkin’ Birds team members. Plus, we learn fascinating facts about the Mountain Chickadee, and we listen to an audio postcard from the Ecuadoran rainforest.
#999 Aug. 18, 2024
On our latest show: We talk with Jennifer Ackerman about her newest book and NY Times Best Seller: What An Owl Knows. Plus, we hear some great audio postcards from Arizona and New Hampshire; and Mike explains where all the birds have gone this month.
#998 Aug. 11, 2024
On our latest show: fledgling chickadees in Maine; a fight over Florida’s state bird; Mike O’Connor reveals some surprises about goldfinch behavior; and Matthew Metz talks about EVs in urban areas.
##997 Aug. 4, 2024
On our latest show: A new plan to save species from extinction; The “Hot Rock” sparrow; and hummingbird feeding fact and fiction.
##996 July 28, 2024
On our latest show (#996 July 28): a salute to the mighty kingbirds; how hummingbirds avoid collisions; and good news and bad news as we wrap up Plastic-free July.
#995 July 21, 2024
On today’s show: Avian Audio Postcards from New York and California; a summer birding essay from Minnesota; and special Plastic-free July guest, Dana Ripper from the Missouri River Bird Observatory and BeyondPlastics.org.