On our latest show: an audio postcard from the Columbian Amazon; an important Wood Thrush tracking project; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts on the European Starling.
#981 April 14, 2024
On our latest show: renowned birdsong expert Don Kroodsma and his new book that comes alive with song. Plus, nest box advice from backyard bird expert Mike O’Connor; and an Eastern Bluebird-themed Audio Postcard.
#870 Feb. 6, 2022
On our latest show: Dr. Christian Rutz on tool use by New Caledonian Crows; the “Greyhound of the Air” as our Featured Bird; and European Starling advice from backyard bird expert Mike O’Connor.
#856 Oct. 31, 2021
On our latest show: A remarkable California Condor development; bird banding guru Danielle Kaschube; the irrepressible European Starling; and Mike O’Connor explains a few things about Northern Mockingbirds.
#838 June 27, 2021
On Our Latest Show: House Wrens, Habitat Heroes, Duck Stamps, and Summer Tanagers.
#813 Jan. 3, 2021
On Our Latest Show: “America’s Amazon”; the Bird of the Year; brisk backyard bird bathing; and the cascading calls of the Canyon Wren.
#772 March 22, 2020
On Our Latest Show: The Birdist (Nick Lund) tells us about his Fantasy Birding Big Year; we get some good advice for keeping kids busy in these social distancing times; and our Debbie Blicher reports on her visit to a wildlife rehab center.
#650 Nov. 12, 2017
On today’s show: We welcome Tanzanian safari guide Joseph Ndunguru, eco-tourism leader David Clapp, and videographer Shawn Carey as in-studio guests. Plus, we give some props to an under- appreciated bird, and hear about an unusual avian visitor to Cape Cod.
#562 February 14, 2016
On today's show: Two birding stars join us live, and we meet the fearsome Gyrfalcon!
#551 November 29, 2015
On today’s show: Christmas Bird Counts, Project Feeder Watch, birds performing rituals, and a salute to the Global Marchers.
#532 June 28, 2015
Today,: Listening to the Wood Thrush -- with one of the world's greatest bird song experts.
#65: June 25, 2006
Ray reports today on his birding trip to Maine with the ABA. And did European Starlings really rip off a car wash!?