David Clapp talks about shorebirds heading south, and the shearwater spectacular; Mike O'Connor discusses the "robin with a sore throat;" and a listener identifies a hard-to-find Mystery Bird.
#224: July 19, 2009
We find out why our Mystery Bird has a strangely-shaped bill; we learn about a blue heron that's sometimes white; and we salute an Australian town for their successful battle against waste and pollution.
#223: July 12, 2009
We learn some fascinating facts about a bird whose many nicknames include Skunk-headed Coot. We call today's Let's Ask Mike segment "Birds on a Break." And a wolf whistle helps an Illinois caller identify our Mystery Bird.
#222: July 5, 2009
We learn some amazing stuff about the Sooty Shearwater; we present a tail-wagging Mystery Bird; and Mike O'Connor explains what makes the Eastern Wood Pewee unique.