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.
#969 Jan. 14, 2024
On our latest show: Creating a Homegrown National Park — in your yard. Dr. Doug Tallamy explains. Plus, an avian audio postcard from Hawaii; and a cloud of robins on Cape Cod.
#958 Oct. 29, 2023
On our latest show: We learn about the plight of Hawaiian birds with the American Bird Conservancy’s Luka Zavas; we get schooled by Mike O’Connor about birds that sing in fall and winter; and we feature a bird that’s scary to hear, and scary to see.
#765 Feb. 2, 2020
On Our Latest Show: Trying to save an endangered Hawaiian bird; how “electric eggs” can help protect shorebirds; and how birds keep warm in freezing weather.
#604A Dec. 25, 2016
Today's "Best of Talkin' Birds" show features Hummingbirds, Whooping Cranes, and birds of Hawaii. Happy Holidays!
#597 Oct. 30, 2016
The beautiful Calliope Hummingbird is featured on our latest show, along with hummingbird expert Dr. Ross Hawkins from the Hummingbird Society in Sedona, Arizona. Hear it here:
#535 July 26, 2015
Hawaii's birds are under attack. Can we save them?