On our latest show (#955 Oct. 10): The possible record holder for hand feeding wild birds, the multi-talented Ewan Dobson, is our guest. Plus, our Mike O’Connor talks about winter finches, and we get some exciting news, as well as some disturbing news, about bird migration.
#941 July 2, 2023
On our latest show: Australia’s answer to the Painted Bunting; an audio postcard from a New Hampshire State Park; and a special guest for Plastic-free July.
#939 June 18, 2023
On our latest show: birding guide and author Holly Merker explains the benefits of Mindful Birding; we meet and hear the elusive Clapper Rail; and we listen to Avian Audio Postcards from central Virginia and the coast of Maine.
#782 May 31, 2020
On Our Latest Show: The theme is Tree Swallows, with a review of the new book about them from Susan Richmond; a report about their behavior from Mike O’Connor; and a note about their nesting in our Talkin’ Birds Garden. Plus, we meet the feisty House Wren, and hear a Scarlet Tanager in an Audio Postcard from our Freya McGregor.
#722 April 7, 2019
On Our Latest Show: Will Maine ever have a State Bird? Plus, managing your nyjer seed; and a Conservation Salute to the Empire State.
#671 Apr. 8, 2018
On our latest show: Why do neotropical birds risk the hazards of northward migration? -- tropical bird expert John Kricher explains. Plus, we meet one of those neotropical migrants — the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, aka the “Little Mockingbird.” And make offers advice on where to place your nest boxes.
#625 May 21, 2017
On today’s show: Project Puffin creator Dr. Steve Kress is our guest. Plus, we meet another slightly misnamed bird, and Mike offers help with how (or whether) to rescue backyard baby birds.
#582 July 3, 2016
On today's show: Three flycatchers, one catbird, and a salute to the city of Paris.