Podcasts by Talkin Birds

#964 Dec. 10, 2023 from 2023-12-10T17:31:58

On our latest show (#964 12/10): A Pileated (Audio) Postcard from Yosemite National Park; the great Al Batt’s November nature observations; and one of our favorite 2023 guest interviews.

#963 Dec. 3, 2023 from 2023-12-03T17:09:15

On our latest show: falconer Hesper Lana Fang; an audio postcard from a Big Year Birder and a forensic ornithologist; and Mike O’Connor explaining what’s going on with wayward birds in your backyard.

#962 Nov. 26, 2023 from 2023-11-26T16:56:21

On our latest show: A citrus-scented seabird; avian audio postcards from Minnesota and California; good advice on buying binoculars; and International Bird Rescue’s JD Bergeron.

#961 Nov. 19, 2023 from 2023-11-19T16:11

On our latest show: Sandhill Cranes in New Mexico; the birds of Poplar Island in Chesapeake Bay; and the effects of extreme heat on birds nesting in agricultural areas.

#960 Nov. 12, 2023 from 2023-11-12T16:59:06

On our latest show: Roosters recognizing themselves in mirrors (new research); audio postcards from Massachusetts and Florida; and a duck that sometimes behaves like a cowbird.Hear it here: Talkinb...

#959 Nov. 5, 2023 from 2023-11-05T16:59:23

On our latest show: Listener reports about Sandhill Cranes in Utah, and American Flamingos in Louisiana; feeder advice from backyard bird expert, Mike O’Connor; and details about the In Color Birdi...

#958 Oct. 29, 2023 from 2023-10-29T15:25:16

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 fe...

#957 Oct. 22, 2023 from 2023-10-22T16:21:14

On our latest show: We hear about Red-whiskered Bulbuls from listeners in Hawaii and Alaska; we meet the “snowstorm bird”; and we learn about Sharpies and Coops from the Cornell Lab’s Eliot Miller.

#956 Oct. 15, 2023 from 2023-10-15T15:46:51

On our latest show: Pileated Woodpeckers, Barred Owls, and White-eyed Vireos from Florida; a chocolate chickadee from Alaska; and mysterious bird sound advice from Cape Cod.

#955 Oct. 8, 2023 from 2023-10-08T15:43:06

On our latest show: 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 exciti...

#954 Oct. 01, 2023 from 2023-10-01T15:53:25

On our latest show: We hear all about All About Birds with the Cornell Lab’s Hugh Powell; we learn about the fishing superstar, the Osprey; and we get the word about discouraging Wild Turkeys from ...

#953 Sept. 24, 2023 from 2023-09-24T15:17:23

On our latest show: A feisty hummer from the far west; the new Project FeederWatch; and some good puffin talk with our Mike O’Connor.

#952 Sept. 17, 2023 from 2023-09-17T15:36:11

On our latest show: We listen to birds from Alaska and Alabama, we meet the “Grasshopper Hawk,” and we learn what neonics are doing to birds from the American Bird Conservancy’s Hardy Kern.

#951 Sept. 10, 2023 from 2023-09-10T17:35:53

#950 Sept. 3, 2023 from 2023-09-03T15:32:26

On our latest show: Avian Audio Postcards from Florida, Maine, and Costa Rica. Plus, we welcome the authors of the new book, Birding for a Better World — Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson. And...

#949 Aug. 27, 2023 from 2023-08-27T16:49:35

On our latest show: Help for the Akikiki in Hawaii; our Big Year friend heads for Alaska; audio postcards from Canada and California; and hummingbird feeder advice.

#948 Aug. 20, 2023 from 2023-08-20T15:46:02

On our latest show: Audio Postcards from the north, the south, and way to the east; plirding in the Sunshine State; and a small bird named for a very large mammal.

#947 Aug. 13, 2023 from 2023-08-13T15:56:44

On our latest show: How birds might be saved from wind turbine crashes; a Tufted Puffin audio postcard from the Oregon coast; and an answer to the question: Do birds dream?

#946 Aug. 6, 2023 from 2023-08-06T16:08:22

On our latest show: Avian Audio Postcards with the sounds of Willets and Common Loons; three new books about owls with author Susan Edwards Richmond; and a special featured bird segment with a con...

#945 July 30, 2023 from 2023-07-30T15:46:41

On our latest show: Luke Safford on Tucson Audubon’s SE Arizona Birding Festival; Audio postcards from Arizona and New Zealand; and Mike O’Connor gives a t...

#944 July 23, 2023 from 2023-07-23T15:20:43

On our latest show: Bird song from a Colorado Big Year; an Audio Postcard from California; and our Freya McGregor with a report on her cross-country book research trip.

#943 July 16, 2023 from 2023-07-16T15:16:35

On our latest show: Rare bird sightings in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida; an avian audio postcard from Michigan; and Environment America’s Susan Holmes explains the new program to create safe roa...

#942 July 9, 2023 from 2023-07-09T16:01:18

On our latest show: Christian Cooper on his new book and Nat Geo birding series; the sideburn-sporting Kentucky Warbler; a fireworks review; and more musings from our backyard bird expert, Mike O’C...

#941 July 2, 2023 from 2023-07-02T15:13:21

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.

#940 June 25, 2023 from 2023-06-25T15:26:29

On our latest show: Go Birding with the Times; World Rainforest Day; a rare sighting-focused Avian Audio Postcard; and excitement in Mike O’Connor’s backyard.

#939 June 18, 2023 from 2023-06-18T15:24:48

On our latest show: Special guest 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 ...

#938 June 11, 2023 from 2023-06-11T15:16:03

On our latest show, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Hugh Powell talks about the Canadian wildfires’ effect on birds. Plus, avian audio postcards from western Maryland and northern New Zealand

#937 June 4, 2023 from 2023-06-04T16:11:28

On our latest show:  How a Massachusetts group is keeping a birding hotspot free from plastic trash. Plus, audio postcards from Massachusetts and Connecticut, and a featured bird from South Texas.

#936 May 28, 2023 from 2023-05-28T16:23:24

On our latest show: The New York Times gets into birding; child psychologist Dr. Geraldine Oades-Sese talks about mental health, diversity and inclusion, and the power of birding. And we listen to ...

#935 May 21, 2023 from 2023-05-22T02:30:11

On our latest show (#935 5/21): Hear the latest chapter in the Ivory-bill saga; RIP Pale Male; and news from the Science Corner.

#934 May 14, 2023 from 2023-05-14T15:08:47

On our latest show (#934 05-14): Herper, spider-lover, nature photographer, and “reluctant birder” Joseph Saunders is our special guest. Plus, Mike sounds off on plastic owls, and we listen to Avia...

#933 May 7, 2023 from 2023-05-07T16:14:36

On our latest show: Dr. Cory Elowe’s remarkable research on how birds power their migratory flights; Mike O’Connor’s sightings and insights re: Red Phalaropes and American Robins; and audio postcar...

#932 April 30, 2023 from 2023-04-30T15:56:31

On our latest show: The first-ever Urban Birding Competition; advice for traveling birders; and Avian Audio Postcards from Virginia and Arizona.

#931 April 23, 2023 from 2023-04-23T15:36:39

On our latest show: The magic of Super Slow Motion video; the feisty Cactus Wren; and Audio Postcards from Alabama and Nebraska. Plus, do Frisbees make good bird baths?

#930 April 16, 2023 from 2023-04-16T15:03:12

On our Latest show: A Brazilian bird brought back from the brink; Listener Audio Postcards from California and Italy; and a very colorful — and vulnerable — bird from Eurasia.

#929 April 9, 2023 from 2023-04-09T15:59:16

On our latest show: Avian Audio Postcards from California and the Dominican Republic; a live Science Corner segment about Citizen Science projects; and Mike’s thirty-year wait for a backyard bluebi...

#928 April 2, 2023 from 2023-04-02T15:33:13

On our latest show: Guest Hannah Buschert tells us about an International Women’s Birding Conference in Uganda, and a big birding competition in Israel. Plus, we listen to Avian Audio Postcards fro...

#927 March 26, 2023 from 2023-03-26T15:09:56

On our latest show: The great John Kricher tells us about his spectacular new Galápagos Islands book; we hear avian audio postcards from Ohio and Arizona; And Mike O’Connor reveals the bird/fish co...

#926 March 19, 2023 from 2023-03-19T15:18:34

On our latest show: Birds on the Minnesota prairie; Avian Audio Postcards from Michigan and New Jersey; and how shellfish help protect our shorelines and marshes.

#925 March 12, 2023 from 2023-03-12T15:59:48

On our latest show: Talkin’ about Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Common Ravens, and Barred Owls — and welcoming a guest whose book illuminates the powerful healing of birdwatching.

#924 March 5, 2023 from 2023-03-05T16:29:09

On our latest show: Why our Freya McGregor will be visiting every state in the U.S. Plus, an Avian Audio Postcard from Colorado; and some hot pepper talk with our backyard bird expert, Mike O’Connor.

#923 Feb. 26, 2023 from 2023-02-26T16:18:23

On our latest show: How birds utilize “fright molt”; an Avian Audio Postcard from SW Florida; and big news about the Biggest Week (in American Birding).

#922 Feb. 19, 2023 from 2023-02-19T15:49

On our latest show: Good news about the endangered Wood Stork; watching birds on British Columbia’s “Wet Coast”; and the challenges and rewards of being an autistic birder.

#921 Feb. 12, 2023 from 2023-02-12T16:09:56

Something completely different on our latest show — we air a call-in to a sports podcast co-hosted by NBA legend Charles Barkley (with a bird — and Talkin’ Birds — connection). Plus, it’s Osprey vs...

#920 Feb. 5, 2023 from 2023-02-05T16:38:57

On our latest show: the great Laura Erickson helps us make our yards bird-friendly; we get an Avian Audio Postcard from Central Florida; and we have an update on the wandering Steller’s Sea Eagle.

#919 Jan. 29, 2023 from 2023-01-29T16:16:44

On our latest show: a bird report from British Columbia; an audio postcard from Hawaii; and a sweet success story from Singapore.

#918 Jan. 22, 2023 from 2023-01-22T16:19:43

On our latest show: Cooper’s Hawks and. Sharp-shinned Hawks — how do they get along? Plus, a bird flu update, and a feisty Featured Feathered Friend.

#917 Jan. 15, 2023 from 2023-01-15T16:12:36

On our latest show: A Snowy Owl Audio Postcard from Southern California; a live Let’s Ask Mike report from North Carolina; and Citizen Science projects from the Cornell Lab and National Audubon.

#916 Jan. 8, 2023 from 2023-01-08T16:13:08

On our latest show: We hear a White-throated Nightjar from Australia; a Snowy Owl that’s arrived in Southern California; and a Science Corner report on some great Citizen Science projects.

#915 Jan. 1, 2023 from 2023-01-01T16:05:58

On our latest show: Saving shorebirds through an Australian microlight flight; a live Christmas Bird Count report; an Avian Audio Postcard from London; and cold weather birding advice from Cape Cod.

#914a Dec. 25, 2022 from 2022-12-25T14:16:23

#914 Dec. 18, 2022 from 2022-12-18T16:57:41

On our latest show: An Audio Postcard featuring a pair of Great Horned Owls; sweet stories about the joys of backyard birding; and a roosting pocket primer by our Mike O’Connor.

#913 Dec. 11, 2022 from 2022-12-11T16:06:06

On our latest show: an Audio Postcard from Panama; a guest from Alabama; gifting advice from Cape Cod; and a featured bird from Australia.

#912 Dec. 4, 2022 from 2022-12-04T16:00:47

On our latest show: The Birding Community E-Bulletin; are outside Christmas lights bad for birds; saving a bat species from extinction; and an Avian Audio Postcard featuring a pair of Red-shouldere...

#911 Nov. 27, 2022 from 2022-11-27T15:57:54

On our latest show: An Avian Audio Postcard from British Columbia, along with a Mystery Bird from out that way, and some cool bird book gift ideas for the holidays.

#910 Nov. 20, 2022 from 2022-11-20T16:21:10

On our latest show: An amazing bird discovery in New Guinea; an Audio Postcard from West Virginia; and birding festivals in Florida and Virginia.

#909 Nov. 13, 2022 from 2022-11-13T15:53:16

On our latest show: Great Horned Owls in Mike’s backyard; a trilingual environmental radio show from Paraguay; and and Audio Postcard from Zealand.

#908 Nov. 6, 2023 from 2022-11-06T16:05:55

On our latest show: a new bird migration record; a new bird species discovery; British Columbia’s battle against rodenticides; and Mike’s explanation about cardinals.

#907 Oct. 30, 2022 from 2022-10-30T15:27:53

On our latest show, author Joan Strassmann explains the joys of Slow Birding. Plus, we meet a bird with a plume on its pileum, and Mike talks about Rhode Island Reds, and Red-billed Queleas.

#906 Oct. 23, 2022 from 2022-10-23T15:07:27

On our latest show: 100 Flying Birds: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight; a hummingbird-filled Audio Postcard; and Mike gives a thumbs down to mothballs.

#905 Oct. 16, 2022 from 2022-10-16T15:00:02

On our latest show: The State of U.S. birds; an Avian Audio Postcard from Utah; and Mike explains bird bill-wiping.

#904 Oct. 9, 2022 from 2022-10-09T15:39:16

On our latest show: Waiting for wintering finches; joining Citizen Science projects; and postponing an Ivory-billed Woodpecker extinction declaration.

#903 Oct. 2, 2022 from 2022-10-02T15:22:36

On our latest show: The state of the world’s birds; a bird flu update; and a “mountain” shorebird that frequents neither the mountains nor the shore.

#902 Sept. 25, 2022 from 2022-09-25T15:19:10

The “Goldilocks Bird”; how to get the most out of a guided birding trip; another great migration-watching site; and the real reasons that birds stand on on...

#901 Sept. 18, 2022 from 2022-09-18T14:52:59

On our latest show: The magic of BirdCast; saving Least Terns in San Diego; and a salute to a man who gave away his company.

#900 Sept. 11, 2022 from 2022-09-11T16:01:35

On our latest show (#900!), we hear from contributors and listeners from all over the country (and Canada); we introduce a contest through which someone will win a fabulous Vortex spotting scope; a...

Podcast Extra #8: Fifteen Questions for Fifteen Years from 2022-09-09T20:00:45

How did Ray meet Mike O’Connor? What was Ray’s first radio job? Who does his hair and makeup? This episode answers all these questions and many more.

#899 Sept. 4, 2022 from 2022-09-04T15:57:54

On Our Latest Show: An Acorn Woodpecker Audio Postcard; a Birding Festivals preview; curbing Canada Geese; and platform feeders for backyard bird action.

Podcast Extra #7: Ray Discusses ACC Mascots on SiriusXM from 2022-09-02T19:41:44

Ray was interviewed by host Chris Spatola of “ACC Today” on SiriusXM's Atlantic Coast Conference sports channel. They talked about Conference teams that ha...

#898 Aug. 28, 2022 from 2022-08-28T15:14:23

An avian audio postcard from Chesapeake Bay; a bird flu update; good bird news from Colombia; and a visit to the Talkin’ Birds Book Nest — all on our latest show.

#897 Aug. 21, 2022 from 2022-08-21T15:08:26

On our latest show: an answer to where all the catbirds and mockingbirds have gone; the world’s leading expert on bird window crashes; a bird that sounds like a coffee drink; and an Audio Postcard ...

#896 Aug. 14, 2022 from 2022-08-14T14:55:51

On our latest show: A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching; the songbird that catches fish; and Mike O’Connor’s experience with a bird song ID app.

#895 Aug. 7, 2022 from 2022-08-07T15:09:57

On our latest show: An audio postcard from Rocky Mountain National Park; a big birding festival in Arizona; best food for hummingbirds; and help for migratory monarchs.

#894 July 31, 2022 from 2022-07-31T15:12:47

On Our Latest Show: A Least Tern Audio Postcard from San Diego; a Science Corner report on how extreme heat affects bird populations; and an unexpected sighting by Mike O’Connor.

#893 July 24, 2022 from 2022-07-24T15:55:26

On our latest show: The strange (and stinky) Hoatzin; a Wood Stork Audio Postcard; and Green Herons nesting in Mike's back yard.

#892 July 17, 2022 from 2022-07-17T14:49:58

On our latest show: Good bird news from Florida; good conservation news from California; and an audio postcard from New York.

#891 July 10, 2022 from 2022-07-10T16:13:31

On our latest show: Two Steller’s Sea Eagles in North America? Is the Ivory-bill extinct, or not? And what does Mike suggest for feeding fledglings at your feeders?

#890 July 3, 2022 from 2022-07-03T14:51:22

On our latest show: An Avian Audio Postcard from Western Idaho; monitoring Great Crested Flycatchers in Massachusetts; and how birds keep cool in the hot weather.

#889 June 26, 2022 from 2022-06-26T15:08:26

On our latest show: Avian Audio Postcards from Maine and New Zealand; a bird flu update; and top-quality bird feeding advice from our expert, Mike O’Connor.

#888 June 19, 2022 from 2022-06-19T14:56:59

On Our Latest Show: a bird that would rather be heard than seen; a backyard bluebird mystery; and the new Lower 48 Big Year Record Holder.

#887 June 12, 2022 from 2022-06-12T16:24:55

On our latest show: Prothonotary Warblers in Ohio; the BIPOC birding club in Wisconsin; and myth busting from Cape Cod.

#886 June 5, 2022 from 2022-06-05T15:46:58

On our latest show: Avian Audio Postcards from Delaware and Pennsylvania, a new field guide to birds of Maine; and a salute to a California conservation hero.

#885 May 29, 2022 from 2022-05-29T15:31:28

On Our Latest Show: Bird rehab in the Avian Flu outbreak; a Fish Crow Audio Postcard; and a Northern Parula pronunciation solution (maybe).

#884 May 22, 2022 from 2022-05-22T18:34:54

On Our Latest Show: Birding backpacks in Texas; buses going electric in Boston; and cool birds nesting in the Talkin' Birds Garden

#883 May 15, 2022 from 2022-05-15T16:26:20

On Our Latest Show: Cool birds by the Mexican border; plirding in North Carolina; and a Mike O’Connor experiment with a fake owl and a plateful of peanuts.

#882 May 8, 2022 from 2022-05-08T15:44:45

On our latest show: We share some good news about the California Condor; we get some surprising bird facts from the great Ted Floyd; and we learn what makes the Cape May unique among warblers. 

#881 May 1, 2022 from 2022-05-01T16:35:10

On Our Latest Show: A bird that gets its name from a cooking pot; a life bird for Mike O’Connor in North Carolina; New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding; and a bird flu update.

#880 April 24, 2022 from 2022-04-24T15:37:22

On our latest show: Saving seabirds in the Southern Ocean; an Audio Postcard from Idaho; a bird flu update; and hummingbird talk with backyard bird expert Mike O'Connor.

#879 April 17, 2022 from 2022-04-17T15:42:47

On our latest show (#879 04/17): The Biggest Week in American Birding; Easter Egg history by Mike O’Connor; the “elongated grapefruit” bird; and a mammal-themed Audio Postcard from California.

#878a April 10, 2022 from 2022-04-10T14:39:33

Today’s show is a favorite from the archives, and features “Slow Birding” with the Bird Diva, Bridget Butler; a bird-filled audio postcard from our Freya McGregor’s Alabama backyard; and Mike O’Con...

#878 April 3, 2022 from 2022-04-03T15:14:48

On our latest show: Help for Chimney Swifts; tips on nesting material for backyard birds; and the White-throated Sparrow shortens its song.

#877 March 27, 2022 from 2022-03-27T15:28:45

On Our Latest Show: Spring nest box advice; birds of Ukraine; and saving the Saltmarsh Sparrow.

#876 March 20, 2022 from 2022-03-20T15:47:46

On Our Latest Show: World Sparrow Day; a bird that was extinct — until it wasn’t; a visit to the Science Corner; and a backyard Buick?

#875 March 13, 2022 from 2022-03-13T15:15:23

Keeping birds safe in your backyard; the Bat Falcon visits America; and big seeds for little birds — all on our latest show.

#874 March 6, 2022 from 2022-03-06T17:03:23

On our latest show: A wonderful thing called Nature’s Notebook; the spectacular Icterus galbula; and watching birds migrate by the moon.

#873 Feb. 27, 2022 from 2022-02-27T16:44:10

On Our Latest Show (#873 02/27): A Most Remarkable Creature — the Striated Caracara; an inspirational — and spectacular — songbird; and a mystery solved by backyard bird expert Mike O’Connor.

#872 Feb. 20, 2022 from 2022-02-20T16:18:44

On Our Latest Show: Is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker really extinct? Scientist and author Chris Haney shares some thoughts. Also, what really caused those Yellow-headed Blackbirds to plunge to earth ...

#871 Feb. 13, 2022 from 2022-02-13T16:26:27

On our latest show: We talk with the director of the great new bird migration film, Wings Over Water, Andrew Young; and we get advice on preparing next boxes for spring from Mike O'Connor.

#870 Feb. 6, 2022 from 2022-02-06T16:55:29

#869 Jan. 30, 2022 from 2022-01-30T16:05:55

On our latest show: a low-vision birder’s incredible quest, a Grey Butcherbird Audio Postcard from Australia, and a bird that lays self-cleaning eggs.

#868 Jan. 23, 2022 from 2022-01-23T16:33:37

On our latest show: A flycatching woodpecker; what lead shot is doing to Bald Eagles; and the Future of Birding.

#867 Jan. 16, 2022 from 2022-01-16T16:58:17

On Our Latest Show: Million-year-old birdsong; the largest nightjar; and Mike’s Red-cockaded Woodpecker.

#866 Jan. 9, 2022 from 2022-01-09T16:50:35

On Our latest show: the striking Melanerpes erythrocephalus; a robot that lands like a bird; an Asian finch in California; and the rising cost of bird seed.

#865 Jan. 2, 2022 from 2022-01-02T16:37:36

On our latest show: A fabulous Florida birding festival; an owl from Australia; an underrated dove; and some good binocular advice.

#864 Dec. 26, 2021 from 2021-12-26T16:59:08

On our latest show: How the earth’s magnetic field can help lost birds get back on track;  the amazing American journey of a Siberian sea eagle; a big hit album — performed by Australian birds; and...

#863 Dec. 19, 2021 from 2021-12-19T16:07:58

On Our Latest Show: Gannets on parade; vegetarian options for your backyard birds; a Conservation Salute to the Big Apple; and, are birds real?

#862 Dec. 12, 2021 from 2021-12-12T16:18:26

On Our Latest Show: A glimmer of hope for a Hawaiian bird; holiday gift book ideas from two experts; and how the pandemic may have benefited some bird species.

#861 Dec. 5, 2021 from 2021-12-05T16:59:13

On our latest show: a review of The Complete Birds of the World; an Audio Postcard from Australia; and an easy and effective way to clean your bird feeders.

#860 Nov. 28, 2021 from 2021-11-28T16:12:47

On Our Latest Show: Internationally acclaimed birder and ID Guide author Richard Crossley. Plus, an owl species is split, a roadrunner returns home, and the Whip-poor-will Yodel introduces us to t...

#859 Nov. 21, 2021 from 2021-11-21T16:24:15

On our latest show: The underappreciated Anas platyrhynchos; good news for a declining owl species; separating House and Purple finches; and expert advice on buying binoculars and scopes.

#858 Nov. 14, 2021 from 2021-11-14T16:46:56

On our latest show: an amazing owl discovery in West Africa; rodenticides vs. birds; and the return of Project Feeder Watch.

#857 Nov. 7, 2021 from 2021-11-07T16:25:13

On our latest show: the healing effects of Ornitherapy; New Zealand’s very unusual Bird-of-the-Year; and European birds changing their migration schedules.

#856 Oct. 31, 2021 from 2021-10-31T15:23:42

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 Mock...

#855 Oct. 24, 2021 from 2021-10-24T15:50:47

On our latest show: The Urban Birder, David Lindo, joins us from southwest Spain; we meet the Horned Lark; and we hear a good news story from the EPA.

#854 Oct. 17, 2021 from 2021-10-17T15:46:24

On our latest show: The deep-diving Clangula hyemalis; Birdability Week; a new migratory flight record; and mysterious sounds in the night.

#853 Oct. 10, 2021 from 2021-10-10T16:25:32

On our latest show: The Halcyon Bird; two conservation good news stories, and why we should pay more attention to female birds.

#852 Oct. 3, 2021 from 2021-10-03T15:38:19

On our latest show: birding guru David Clapp talks about migration, extinctions, and Monk Parakeets. Plus, news about some big conservation efforts.

#851 Sept. 26, 2021 from 2021-09-26T16:07:58

On Our Latest Show (#851 9/26): A favorite bird of Herman Melville; feeding peanuts in the fall; and a Conservation Question about bottled water.

#850 Sept. 19, 2021 from 2021-09-20T19:57:52

On Our Latest Show: Saving birds from window crashes in Austin, Texas; a salute to some environmental heroes from Harvard University; and finding birds in community gardens.

#849 Sept. 12, 2021 from 2021-09-12T16:21:10

On Our Latest Show -- live from the Rhode Island Audubon Nature Center -- we learn about a breeding bird atlas, the fight against a dangerous pesticide, and we get some tips on the best way to buy ...

#848 Sept. 5, 2021 from 2021-09-05T15:35:21

On Our Latest Show: A California Thrasher Audio Postcard; a modern-day pterodactyl; a bird with forked-tongue; and good conservation news from Cape Cod and France.

#847 Aug. 29, 2021 from 2021-08-29T15:13:04

On Our Latest Show: How birds keep cool in late summer heat; how to keep bees out of hummingbird feeders; and how ornithologists found a new bird species.

#846 Aug. 22, 2021 from 2021-08-22T15:43:17

On Our Latest Show: An exciting Birding Big Year; a new word for an interesting bird behavior; and Mike tries out a new Bird ID app feature.

#845 Aug. 15, 2021 from 2021-08-15T15:38:22

On our latest show: Monsoon season in Arizona; an Audio Postcard from the woods of Maine; a bird disease update; and an ornery customer in Mike O'Connor's Birdwatcher's General Store.

#844 Aug. 8, 2021 from 2021-08-08T16:11:42

On Our Latest Show: Bird sound ID with the updated Merlin app; a likely cause of the recent bird illness outbreak; and Mike O’Connor has some thoughts about bees.

#843 Aug. 1, 2021 from 2021-08-01T15:39:30

On our latest show: Wild bird rehab; a mockingbird vs. cat audio postcard; an update on a mysterious bird illness; and a conservation salute to a surprising electric car adopter.

#842 July 25, 2021 from 2021-07-25T15:21:57

On Our Latest Show: bilingual birding in California; a continent-conquering collared-dove; and some much needed good conservation news.

#841 July 18, 2021 from 2021-07-18T15:35:36

On Our Latest Show: Birding the Black Belt; a mystery bird illness over the east and midwest; and a surprising recipient of our Conservation Salute of the Week

#840 July 11, 2021 from 2021-07-11T15:59:56

On Our Latest Show (#840 7/11): Thomas Jefferson’s favorite bird; an avian audio postcard from Arizona; and the importance of Plastic-free July

#839 July 4, 2021 from 2021-07-04T15:43:43

#838 June 27, 2021 from 2021-06-27T16:09:42

On our Latest Show: House Wrens, Habitat Heroes, Duck Stamps, and Summer Tanagers

#837 June 20, 2021 from 2021-06-20T15:36:23

On Our Latest Show: saving birds north and south; the spectacular Glossy Ibis; and our Mike O’Connor hosts Great Crested Flycatchers in his backyard.

#836 June 13, 2021 from 2021-06-13T15:46:13

On Our Latest Show: The tea-drinking “Ground Robin”; Pride Month in the birding world; and hummingbird feeding advice from backyard birding guru Mike O’Connor.

#835 June 6, 2021 from 2021-06-06T15:33:23

On our latest show (#835 6/6): World Swift Day; Black Birders Week; and an FDA warning about Cicadas.

#834 May 30, 2021 from 2021-05-30T15:25:10

On our latest show: what neonics are doing to bees...and birds. Plus, we meet our smallest vireo, and Mike explains why this is a great time for backyard birds.

#833 May 23, 2021 from 2021-05-23T15:44:47

On Our Latest Show: Bird Banding in Thunder Bay, Ontario; Tree Swallows nesting in the Talkin’ Birds Garden; Chimney Swift towers going up in Ohio; and a Conservation Salute to the State of Washing...

#832 May 16, 2021 from 2021-05-16T15:13:37

On our latest show: Sebastian Moreno tells us about Latino Outdoors; we celebrate a milestone for Bird Names for Birds; we listen to an Osprey Audio Postcard; and Mike explains the problems with pu...

#831 May 9, 2021 from 2021-05-09T15:45:12

On our latest show (#831 5/9): Spring Migration talk with the great Kenn Kaufman; the “best bird mom”; a cicada explosion; and cautious optimism about climate change.

#830 May 2, 2021 from 2021-05-02T15:42:59

On Our Latest Show (#830 5/2): Dawn Chorus Day; martins on the move; and a new discovery about how birds keep warm in cold weather.

#829 April 25, 2021 from 2021-04-25T15:55:41

On Our Latest Show: Finch expert Matt Young explains the winter finch explosion; Mike O’Connor offers oriole observations; and a southwestern bird visits the northeast.

#828 April 18, 2021 from 2021-04-18T16:11:09

On Our Latest Show: A new mobile game for IDing birds; spring birds in Minnesota; and the problem with worms.

#827 April 11, 2021 from 2021-04-11T15:37:45

On Our Latest Show: The Biggest Week in American Birding; an Audio Postcard from a Gulf Coast birding hotspot; and more excellent advice from our backyard bird feeding expert Mike O’Connor.

#826 April 4, 2021 from 2021-04-04T15:55:29

On our latest show: Watching Swallow-tailed Kites on an Alabama farm; controlling the grackles trying to take over your bird feeders; and some good conservation news from an unexpected source.

#825 March 28, 2021 from 2021-03-28T15:36:52

On Our Latest Show: Tree Swallows in the Talkin' Birds Garden; good news about Bald Eagle populations; and encouraging survival news about a southern woodpecker.

#824 March 21, 2021 from 2021-03-21T15:51:25

On Our Latest Show: The Bird DIva explains Slow Birding; Mike reports on some bird courses and videos; we get an Audio Postcard from Alabama; and we report on a conservation effort in Maine.

#823 March 14, 2021 from 2021-03-14T16:25:26

On Our Latest Show (#823 03/14) Dr. Richard Holland sheds light on how storm-blown migrating birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to find their way back to their route. Plus, good news for birds f...

#822 March 7, 2021 from 2021-03-07T17:16:56

On Our Latest Show (#822 3/7): How to know if you’re a birder; how squirrel-chasing hot pepper affects birds; and another milestone for Wisdom the Albatross. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

#821 Feb. 28, 2021 from 2021-02-28T16:36:17

On our latest show (#821 2/28): Owl expert Denver Holt; backyard bird guru Mike O’Connor; and intriguing bird observations from listeners.

#820 Feb. 21, 2021 from 2021-02-21T16:54:12

On our latest show (#820 2/21): The fight to save the Seaside Sparrow; an audio postcard from an unusual birding spot; and backyard bird expert Mike O’Connor’s answer to a listener’s birdbath quest...

#819 Feb. 14, 2021 from 2021-02-14T16:51:17

On Our Latest Show (#819 2/14): We meet “The Butterball”; backyard bird expert Mike offers advice about birdhouses; and the great David Clapp provides some insight about this winter’s finch irrupt...

#818 Feb. 7, 2021 from 2021-02-07T17:42:21

On Our Latest Show (#818 2/7): a Common Grackle Audio Postcard; a Conservation Salute to Norwegian car buyers; and pre-Valentine’s Day bird romance talk from our Mike O’Connor.

#530 June 14, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Bruce Beehler joins us live from the north woods of Canada

#529 June 7, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We talk Galapagos with tour guide David Clapp, and meet a bird with a "built in shield."

#528 May 31, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today's show we meet the “Cotton-backed Yellowhammer”; try to solve the mystery of Bird Ventriloquism; and learn the identity of a name-saying Mystery Bird.

#527 May 24, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Live from the LL Bean Birding Festival: where do birds sleep; and the latest birding apps

#526 May 17, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The LL Bean Birding Festival, the Crested Caracara, and the Talkin' Birds Photo Contest

#525 May 10, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We unveil our new photo contest; we welcome the producer of "The Sagebrush Sea"; and we present the play-by-play of our Kentucky...Birdy!

#524 May 3, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

100 Indigo Buntings, the beautiful Yellow-rump, and the return of the "sparrow halo"

#523 April 26, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The incredible Black Skimmer; the birdiest cemetery; and a poem about a sparrow

#522 April 19, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A pewee in a peckerwood tree; birds in baseball; and hummingbirds reach the northern states

#521 April 12, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Caracaras on Cape Cod, turkeys in town, keeping cats away from your birds

#520 April 5, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The king of the rainforest canopy; the first bird Audubon banded; raisins for your catbirds

#519 March 29, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Prince of Plum Island; a "chat" about a warbler that may not be a warbler at all; a salute to the Canopy Family in Panama; and why porous pavement is such a great idea.

#817 Jan. 31, 2021 from 2021-01-31T16:22:17

On Our Latest Show: How birds cope with the cold; how Harris's Hawks hunt; and how Birding Tools can enhance your birdwatching.

#816 Jan. 24, 2021 from 2021-01-24T17:18:46

On our latest show: how and why birds blink; how one birder’s adventure made him rich; a Conservation Salute to a footwear company; and a Sandhill Crane Audio Postcard. 

#815 Jan. 17, 2021 from 2021-01-17T17:56:54

On our latest show (01/17 - #815): Scientific illustrator and artist Liz Clayton Fuller; a Snowy Owl’s close encounter with a Bald Eagle; and will there be Crested Caracaras in Cleveland?

#814 Jan. 10, 2021 from 2021-01-10T17:13:01

#813 Jan. 3, 2021 from 2021-01-03T16:59:54

On Our Latest Show: “America’s Amazon”; the Bird of the Year; brisk backyard bird bathing; and the cascading calls of the Canyon Wren.

#812 Dec. 27, 2020 from 2020-12-27T16:47:48

On our latest show: The Birding Life in South Africa; the fierce Northern Shrike; and why native plants are so important for birds.

#811 Dec. 20, 2020 from 2020-12-20T16:03:51

On our Latest show (#811 12/20): The Wonderful World of Owls with the Cornell Lab’s Kevin McGowan; solving the mystery of the Partridge in a Pear Tree; and will a Major League Baseball team become ...

#810 Dec. 13, 2020 from 2020-12-13T16:29:28

On Our Latest Show (12/13 #810): A nutcracker with a magical memory; the Zero Waste Project; and ideas about what to buy — and not buy — for the birdwatcher and nature lover on your list.

#809 Dec. 6, 2020 from 2020-12-06T17:20:50

On Our Latest Show: An amazing study about bird communication; a Conservation Salute to some young students from Portugal; and more bird books for the holidays.

#808 Nov. 29, 2020 from 2020-11-29T16:34:26

On our Latest Show: birder, blogger, and author Faraaz Abdool joins us from Trinidad and Tobago; Mike O’Connor checks in from Cape Cod (with good bird feeder advice); and our Freya McGregor sends u...

#807 Nov. 22, 2020 from 2020-11-22T16:38:31

On our latest show (#807 11/22): owl stories from New York City and Cape Cod; a bird with a twisted bill; and superstar conservationist and birder Tykee James

#806 Nov. 15, 2020 from 2020-11-15T17:14:58

On Our Latest Show: Bird-friendly wine; Purple Finch vs House Finch; good news for West Texas birds; and a Carolina Wren audio postcard from Alabama.

#805 Nov. 8, 2020 from 2020-11-08T16:48:07

On Our Latest Show: “The Crossbill Guy,” Matt Young, explains the winter finch explosion; Susan Richmond reviews two books about the human/bird connection; and Mike talks about tails.

#804 Nov. 1, 2020 from 2020-11-01T17:16:18

On Our Latest Show: the wonders of New Guinea with naturalist and ornithologist Bruce Beehler, the owl the call "The Flame," and some ideas about why birds do that bill-wiping thing.

#803 Oct. 25, 2020 from 2020-10-25T15:49:15

On Our Latest Show: the strange-sounding Lagopus lagopus; a screech-owl audio postcard; the return of the gynandromorphs; and another winner in our Make Your Own Swag Contest

#802 Oct. 18, 2020 from 2020-10-18T15:53:47

On our latest show: Pine Siskins on parade; the jay that will land on your hat; Birdability Week; and our first Make Your Own Swag Contest winner.

#801 Oct. 11, 2020 from 2020-10-11T16:18:17

On our latest show: Fantastic flights of winter finches; Rick Wright on The Future of Birding; Mike O’Connor on crazy bird names; and the State Bird of California.

#800 Oct. 4, 2020 from 2020-10-04T15:35:27

On Our Latest Show: A winter finch forecast, good news about bird song from San Francisco, and our new Make Your Own Swag Contest that could win you a pair of Vortex Razor UHD binoculars.

#799 Sept. 27, 2020 from 2020-09-27T15:31:09

On Our Latest Show: We meet the Great Shearwater; hear about an effort to convince Amazon to cut back on plastic; and talk to Mike O’Connor about peanuts and comfort squirrels.

#798 Sept. 20, 2020 from 2020-09-20T15:33:40

On our latest show: legends of the Burrowing Owl; the new Peterson Guide to Bird Behavior; and cold weather gets blamed for a big bird die-off in the Southwest.

#797 Sept. 13, 2020 from 2020-09-13T15:50:33

On our latest show: Bird Love; attracting hummingbirds in autumn; a slightly lesser goldfinch; and keeping your bird seed bug-free.

#796 Sept. 6, 2020 from 2020-09-06T16:08:29

On Our Latest Show: Migration, and how it works; the category-defying Yellow-breasted Chat; and how to deal with hawks attacking your feeder birds.

#795 Aug. 30, 2020 from 2020-08-30T15:53:32

On Our Latest Show (#795 Aug. 30): An 1800 mile trip for a small songbird; an audio postcard from John James Audubon Park; cardinals that look like tiny vultures; and Red-winged Blackbirds on the a...

#794 Aug. 23, 2020 from 2020-08-23T15:51:53

On Our Latest Show (#794 Aug. 23): Bird Names for Birds; bees bothering birds (hummingbirds, that is); Red-breasted Nuthatches on the move; and America’s smallest swift.

#793 Aug. 16, 2020 from 2020-08-16T15:46:09

On our latest show: A virtual wildlife tour of South Florida…and South Africa; a bird that says its name (kind of); an audio postcard with an Eastern Wood Pewee; and how birds keep cool in hot weat...

#792 Aug. 9, 2020 from 2020-08-09T15:03:23

On our latest show: Latino Conservation Week; the "Blue Nun"; new bird books for kids; and the items in Mike's store that Mike doesn't really like.

#791 Aug. 2, 2020 from 2020-08-02T15:41:04

On our latest show: Saving a Virginia bird colony; good and bad news about loons; and an audio postcard from the South Dakota badlands.

#790 July 26, 2020 from 2020-07-26T15:22:21

On Our Latest Show: the unofficial National Bird of Canada; more good news about the American Outdoors Act; and Mike’s unexpected visitors.

#789 July 19, 2020 from 2020-07-19T16:02:54

On our Latest Show (#789 July 19): good news about the Great Outdoors Act; the remarkable American Dipper; the new Peterson Guide to Birds; and an audio postcard from South Dakota.

#788 July 12, 2020 from 2020-07-12T16:09:56

On Our Latest Show — We meet the Red Mavis; hear how Mike deals with unwanted bird “presents”; and unveil our new initiative that we call Plirding. 

#787 July 5, 2020 from 2020-07-05T15:55:58

On Our Latest Show: Getting the lead out to save loons; watching the Water Witch; and Mike watches birds in his backyard...on TV.

#786 June 28, 2020 from 2020-06-28T15:56:40

On our latest show: The “Mini Meadowlark; nuthatches’ clever defenses; new books for very young birders; and Black Birders Week organizer Jeffrey Ward.

#785 June 21, 2020 from 2020-06-21T16:45:22

On Our Latest Show: The Eurasian Collared-Dove marches on; how eBird manages its sighting reports; and quiet time at bird feeders.

#784 June 14, 2020 from 2020-06-14T15:41:29

On Our Latest Show: Saving grassland birds in Arkansas; a Hooded Warbler in Kentucky; and why not everybody loves House Wrens

#783 June 7, 2020 from 2020-06-07T16:02:52

On our latest show: Lucy's Warblers in Arizona; why the Yellow-billed Cuckoo is known as the Rain Crow; and what to do if you find a baby bird.

#782 May 31, 2020 from 2020-05-31T16:05:42

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...

#781 May 24, 2020 from 2020-05-24T15:14:35

On Our Latest Show: Orioles — Baltimore and Bullock’s; a Dawn Chorus audio postcard; and the joys of mealworms.

#780 May 17, 2020 from 2020-05-17T16:17:01

On Our Latest Show: Keeping at-home kids busy with great Cornell Lab projects; the latest from the Talkin' Birds Book Nest; and why you should keep your bird feeders up through May.

#779 May 10, 2020 from 2020-05-10T16:46:50

On our latest show: David Sibley is our special guest; Mike O'Connor explains why birds sing so early in the morning; and we meet the beautiful Black-and-white Warbler.

#778 May 3, 2020 from 2020-05-03T15:25:52

On our latest show: birds tapping on windows; giant crow roosts; and the tiniest bird in America.

#777 April 26, 2020 from 2020-04-26T15:13:37

On our latest show: Tracking Golden Eagles; a review of a new oceanic birds book; and help for high frequency sound-challenged birders.

#776 April 19, 2020 from 2020-04-19T15:54:35

On our latest show:  bird-themed movies to entertain us while we’re hunkered down indoors;  the “Great Northern Diver,” and author John Nelson on his terrific new book, Flight Calls.

#775 April 12, 2020 from 2020-04-12T15:48:03

On our latest show: Tracking an Osprey from the Bay State to Brazil -- and back again; the resourceful Yellow Warbler; and owls in Mike O'Connor's nest boxes.

#774 April 5, 2020 from 2020-04-05T16:01:15

On Our Latest Show: watching penguins from space; new bird fossil discoveries; good news from Chicago about Piping Plovers; and why mockingbirds flash their wings.

#773 March 29, 2020 from 2020-03-29T15:58:36

On our latest show: a bird made famous by a murder; exploring bird songs with expert Don Kroodsma; and an audio postcard from an Arkansas forest.

#772 March 22, 2020 from 2020-03-22T16:09:25

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 repor...

Podcast Extra #6: Caring for Owls at Cape Wildlife Center from 2020-03-17T19:51:25

Our Debbie Blicher visits the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Massachusetts.

#771 March 15, 2020 from 2020-03-15T16:09:55

On Our Latest Show: what’s hatching in the new Talkin’ Birds Book Nest; the latest issue of the Birding Community E-bulletin; a Duck Stamp controversy; and how to care for your thistle ...

#770 March 8, 2020 from 2020-03-08T16:50:05

Our Latest Show originates from Massachusetts Audubon’s 28th Annual Birders Meeting Event, with Chimney Swift researcher Dr. Margaret Rubega as our special guest, along with birding author Susan Ed...

#769 March 1, 2020 from 2020-03-01T16:54:57

On Our Latest Show: Why birds and dogs don’t always mix; a 46,000-year-old Horned Lark; and a pewee from somewhere east of Green Acres.

#768 Feb. 23, 2020 from 2020-02-23T17:04:30

On Our Latest Show: Songbirds tweeting…and re-tweeting; the remarkable mocker; Conservation Salutes to a billionaire and his employees; and will Britain really ban hybrid car sales?

#767 Feb. 16, 2020 from 2020-02-16T17:04:23

On our latest show: the “Skunk-headed Coot,” good and bad conservation news; and a most unusual mockingbird.

#766 Feb. 9, 2020 from 2020-02-09T16:33:37

On Our Latest Show: The extra benefits of feeding bluebirds; penguins talking like people; and the smallest bird in the world.

#765 Feb. 2, 2020 from 2020-02-02T16:12:02

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.

Podcast Extra #5: Birding to Help Prevent Burnout on the Job from 2020-01-30T19:04:23

Senior Producer Debbie Blicher interviewed Talkin' Birds Ambassador Joshua Schor about birding to prevent professional burnout. Josh is a physician, and he has learned that birding helps keep him m...

#764 Jan. 26, 2020 from 2020-01-26T16:45:35

On Our Latest Show: The fight to save Virginia’s waterbirds; the battle against new roadbuilding in Florida; the beautiful Canvasback; and how to choose and use a spotting scope.

#763 Jan. 19, 2020 from 2020-01-19T16:47:35

On Our Latest Show: Bald Eagles vs lead shot; seabirds vs. The Blob; a new feathered dinosaur; and a “King” of ducks.

#762 Jan. 12, 2020 from 2020-01-12T17:15:13

On Our Latest Show: New bird species discoveries; new hope for threatened birds; and how native plants benefit birds — and birdwatchers.

#761 Jan. 05, 2020 from 2020-01-05T16:31:40

On Our Latest Show: An important letter about threats to birds; the beautiful Fox Sparrow; spring songs in the dead of winter; and, why some birds fly in "V" formation.

#760 Dec. 29, 2019 from 2019-12-29T17:04:13

On our latest show: Enjoying the pleasures of Seawatching! (Watching seabirds from shore); fighting for migratory bird protection; getting the most out of your binoculars; and meeting the “Heckle a...

#759 Dec. 22, 2019 from 2019-12-22T16:32:15

On Our Latest Show: A Christmas Tree Owl in Georgia; an Australian birder finds gold; salutes to Sting, and World War Zero; and Mike offers some thoughtful last-minute gift ideas.

#758 Dec. 15, 2019 from 2019-12-15T16:55:57

On our latest show: A live Christmas Bird Count report; the Raptor of the South; good news for New York City birds; and alternatives to feathers for cold weather wear.

#757 Dec. 8, 2019 from 2019-12-08T17:11:15

On our latest show: the Christmas Bird Count is back; birds are shrinking; and Mike has some ideas about capitalizing common names of bird species.

#756 Dec. 1, 2019 from 2019-12-01T17:00:32

On our latest show: the unusual behavior of the Lewis’s Woodpecker; an NFL stadium tries to become more bird-friendly; Project FeederWatch; and the history of the wishbone.

#755 Nov. 24, 2019 from 2019-11-24T16:46:34

On our latest show: Some good news about birds and windows; when migration goes wrong; the remarkable Black Skimmer; and a salute to some middle school students fighting plastic pollution.

#754 Nov. 17, 2019 from 2019-11-17T17:00:17

On our latest show: The surprising thing that helps juncos attract mates; seabirds starving in the fish-filled Bering Sea; and the bird some call "Spoony."

#753 Nov. 10, 2019 from 2019-11-10T16:00:15

On our latest show, we meet a Feminist Bird Club leader; learn about the “Oreo” birds; offer a Veterans Day salute to some avian heroes; and learn how Artificial Intelligence can help with bird ide...

#752 Nov. 3, 2019 from 2019-11-03T16:46:11

#751 Oct. 27, 2019 from 2019-10-27T15:50:58

On our latest show: The decline in grassland birds, and what folks in the Dakotas are doing about it; how noise pollution affects nesting birds; the Ruddy Duck’s struggles in the UK; and Mike tells...

#750 Oct. 20, 2019 from 2019-10-20T16:06:04

On our latest show: An albatross report from Midway Atoll; a calamitous Chimney Swift crash in North Carolina; the crow that’s not a crow; and the world’s craziest bird names.

#749 Oct. 13, 2019 from 2019-10-13T16:01:18

On our latest show: Good news for the Kirkland’s Warbler; a plan to save the Marbled Murrelet; sea level rise threatens Cape Cod; and electric power comes to trucks and ships.

#748 Oct. 6, 2019 from 2019-10-06T16:26

On Our Latest Show: Fighting back against bird population declines in our own backyards; the Mojave Desert may be getting too dry for birds; and we meet the "Mexican Eagle."

#747 Sept. 29, 2019 from 2019-09-29T16:08:21

On our latest show: We talk about "Bird of Prey" — the new film about the endangered Philippine Eagle — with cinematographer Neil Rettig and expedition leader Laura Johnson. Plus, we learn more abo...

#746 Sept. 22, 2019 from 2019-09-22T15:48:39

On our latest show: Lost: 3 billion birds; saving birds in New York City; and how to buy bird seed at the end of summer.

#745 Sept. 15, 2019 from 2019-09-15T15:47:01

On our latest show: The Frozen Dragon of the North Wind; the Boss of the Gulls; and why calm birds mean contented squirrels.

#744 Sept. 8, 2019 from 2019-09-08T17:41:42

On our latest show — direct from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Raptor Weekend in Bristol, R.I. — we talk with urban raptor photographer Peter Green; we meet the Northern Hawk Owl; and Mike ...

#743 Sept. 1, 2019 from 2019-09-01T15:45:17

On our latest show: Birding in Chernobyl; Crows eating cheeseburgers; and Northern Cardinals and Blue Jays going bald.

#742 Aug. 25, 2019 from 2019-08-25T15:51:58

On our latest show: We welcome singer/songwriter and avid birder Stephanie Seymour and her new album, "There Are Birds." Plus, we join the lament about the tragic fires in the Brazilian Amazon, and...

#741 Aug. 18, 2019 from 2019-08-18T15:16:40

On our latest show: Another giant bird discovered in New Zealand; a bittersweet honey bee day; Mike O’Connor explains why hummingbirds are frequenting barbecue grills, and guest Danielle Vosburgh ...

#740 Aug. 11, 2019 from 2019-08-11T15:44:04

On our latest show: Squawkzilla in New Zealand; birds vs. birds in New Jersey; and Birds on Broadway in New York.

#739 Aug. 4, 2019 from 2019-08-04T15:47

On our latest show: Drones that fly like birds...or bats...or bugs; helping Monarchs migrate; and the tropical bird that wanders to Canada.

#738 July 28, 2019 from 2019-07-28T15:33:06

On our latest show: Good news about Piping Plovers; bad news about seabirds eating plastics; birds communicating egg-to-egg; and Mike explains why birds put food in birdbaths.

#737 July 21, 2019 from 2019-07-21T15:51:27

On our latest show: More good California Condor news; another bird gets some international TV coverage; Bald Eagles raising a Red-tailed Hawk; and how birds cope with the heat.

#736 July 14, 2019 from 2019-07-14T15:16:58

On our latest show: We meet the “Meadow Chicken”; Our Freya McGregor talks about birds of Australia — and how to speak Australian; and Mike offers some good advice about bird seed.

#735 July 7, 2019 from 2019-07-07T15:43:29

On our latest show: Some good news about California Condors and Massachusetts Piping Plovers; the remarkable Common Poorwill; and 3rd graders learn to love birdwatching.

#734 June 30, 2019 from 2019-06-30T15:38

On our latest show: The incredible swallow-tail; birds and fireworks; encouraging words from Bill Nye the Science Guy; and Hummingbird Festivals across America.

#733 June 23, 2019 from 2019-06-23T16:09:14

On our latest show: We meet a bird with connections to religion….and spying. Plus, the amazing Dr. Bruce Beehler recounts his trip following the Hudsonian Godwit, and talks about his newest book, N...

#732 June 16, 2019 from 2019-06-16T16:08:56

On our latest show: Feathers may be older than we think — a lot older; good news and bad news about ocean plastic; a conservation salute to Canada; and we meet the beautiful Bombycilla cedrorum. 

#731 June 9, 2019 from 2019-06-09T15:33:28

On our latest show: We learn about Oregon woodpeckers; ocean warming’s disastrous impact on seabirds; and the remarkable Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

#730 June 2, 2019 from 2019-06-02T15:39:18

On our latest show: saving the “Little Devils” of the Caribbean; parrots taking over the U.S.; the “Quick, Three Beers” bird; and advice about baby bird strandings from the Birdwatcher’s General St...

#729 May 26, 2019 from 2019-05-26T16:47:34

Our latest show comes from the L.L.Bean/Maine Audubon Birding Festival in Freeport, Maine. Our special guests are comic artist Rosemary Mosco and Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund. Plus, we meet the Boat-t...

#728 May 19, 2019 from 2019-05-19T15:52:44

On our latest show: Shearwaters tell the tale of ocean environmental health; Everglades birds make a comeback; the Great Black Hawk is memorialized in bronze; and Mike offers tips on attracting and...

#727 May 12, 2019 from 2019-05-12T16:34:57

On our latest show: the birds from Game of Thrones; the dawn chorus; and the unveiling of our Second Annual Make Your Own Swag contest.

#726 May 5, 2019 from 2019-05-05T16:13:20

On our latest show: why we love (and hate) gulls; help for high-frequency sound challenged birders; and birding festivals all across the USA here in the month of May.

#725 April 28, 2019 from 2019-04-28T16:01:14

On our latest show: We meet the “flying checkerboard”; we get a birding report from New York’s Central Park; and we learn why Quantum Entanglement may help migrating birds find their way.

#724 April 21, 2019 from 2019-04-21T15:55:26

On our latest show: meeting the Ruddy Turnstone; keeping cats from birdhouses; and learning how migrating birds find time to sleep.

#723 April 14, 2019 from 2019-04-14T15:50:05

Eastern Screech Owls nesting (probably) in Mike O’Connor’s backyard; ravens nesting (possibly)  in the trees behind our studio; an audio post card from Australia (birds included); and how the way b...

#722 April 7, 2019 from 2019-04-07T15:53:38

On Our Latest Show: Will Maine ever have a State Bird? Plus, managing your nyjer seed; and a Conservation Salute to the Empire State.

#721 March 31, 2019 from 2019-03-31T15:45:44

On our latest show: Birding Superstar Laura Erickson on her Conservation Big Year; Mike O’Connor on keeping dogs away from birds; and a salute to a bird-friendly baseball team.

#720 March 24, 2019 from 2019-03-24T15:26:24

The incredible journey of the Blackpoll Warbler; the intriguing history of the Purple Martin; the phenomenon of Bird Punk; and international bird tour leader David Clapp as our in-studio guest — al...

#719 March 17, 2019 from 2019-03-17T15:03:27

On our latest show: why birds don’t crash into each other; a new bird ID app that really works; a Conservation Salute to a big city mayor; and what plastic pollution is doing to the health of birds...

#718 March 10, 2019 from 2019-03-10T15:50:27

On our latest show: We talk with the creator of the amazing Wall of Birds mural at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology; we meet the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; and we learn about the 16-year old girl from...

#717 March 3, 2019 from 2019-03-03T16:51:41

Our latest show comes direct from the Mass Audubon Birders Meeting at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts — with special guest Susan Edwards Richmond, author of numerous bird-...

#716 Feb. 24, 2019 from 2019-02-24T17:45:13

On our latest show: A melanistic mockingbird; a piceous penguin; Sandhill cranes on the move; and birding by electric bus.

#715 Feb. 17, 2019 from 2019-02-17T16:35:54

On our latest show: We meet a migratory champion raptor; birding expert and life coach Jim McCoy explains birders’ motivations; and Mike O’Connor speaks up about the Mute Swan.

#714 Feb. 10, 2019 from 2019-02-10T17:14:53

The Amur Falcons of Nagaland, bird-safe buildings, Monarch Butterflies, and the Great Horned Owl — all on our latest show.

#713 Feb. 3, 2019 from 2019-02-03T16:43:34

On our latest show, The Birdist teaches us about the feisty wren family; Mike O’Connor weighs in on birds coping with cold weather; and we meet a bird that’s struggling to survive in a changing lan...

#712 Jan. 27, 2019 from 2019-01-27T16:49:32

On our latest show, storyteller Al Batt explains how he keeps warm in his Minnesota backyard (heading to 29 below today!); Mike O’Connor offers pros and cons about putting up roosting boxes for bir...

#711 Jan. 20, 2019 from 2019-01-20T16:57:56

On our latest show: Solving the mystery of the triple-hybrid warbler; singing the praises of the Common Grackle; and asking the question: is feeding birds really a good idea? 

#710 Jan. 13, 2019 from 2019-01-13T16:53:53

The return of the Pink-footed Goose, bad news for our National Parks, good news for some Piping Plovers, and a small bird with a really big bite.

#709 Jan. 6, 2019 from 2019-01-06T16:52:03

On our latest show: the great David Clapp joins us to talk about wintering finches and why they head south in varying numbers; we learn about the beautiful Red-throated Loon; Mike offers tips on at...

#708 Dec. 30, 2018 from 2018-12-30T16:24:14

On our latest show: A beautiful redhead; another milestone for Wisdom the Albatross; good news for seabirds off Chile and New Zealand; and Mike suggests birding goals for 2019.

#707 Dec. 23, 2018 from 2018-12-23T17:00:21

Last-minute gifts for your nature-loving friends; making your yard bird-friendly; and the gentle Zenaida macroura — all on our latest show.

#706 Dec. 16, 2018 from 2018-12-16T16:42:08

Evening Grosbeaks good news and fascinating facts; the joys of window feeders; and “The chickadee of the duck world” — all on our latest show.

#705A Dec. 9, 2018 from 2018-12-09T14:54:03

We meet the “Blue Canary,” we visit the Science Corner, and we hear some amazing stuff about swifts from Mike O’Connor as we revisit a favorite show from late September.

Podcast Extra #4: Hands-on Bird Science at Hog Island Audubon from 2018-12-03T01:16:40

Talkin' BIrds Senior Producer Debbie Blicher spent a week at Hog Island Audubon Camp exploring different kinds of bird science Here's what it sounded like and how you can go, too.

#705 Dec. 2, 2018 from 2018-12-02T16:58:38

A California city helps reduce bird birding collisions; Mike offers some respect for the Song Sparrow; our Debbie Blicher reports on her hands-on bird science experience; and a Texas township promo...

#704 Nov. 25, 2018 from 2018-11-25T16:53:37

How the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks became bird-friendly; the #! bird in American backyards; and, is it a bird…or a cowboy boot? — All on our latest show.

#703 Nov. 18, 2018 from 2018-11-18T16:39:21

Discovering a tribrid warbler(!); monitoring Golden Eagles in the Rockies; and keeping hawks away from your feeder birds — all on our latest show.

#702 Nov. 11, 2018 from 2018-11-11T16:53:22

Winter finches in the lower 48; the beautiful Sea Mouse; birding guru David Clapp; and hats full of potatoes — all on our latest show.

#701 Nov. 4, 2018 from 2018-11-04T16:59:15

The intrepid Snow Bunting; good news for Michigan Chimney Swifts; shocking news from the World Wildlife Fund; and a new discovery that strengthens the link between modern birds and dinosaurs — all ...

#700 Oct. 28, 2018 from 2018-10-28T15:31:45

The bird that inspired a birding legend; saving birds from building crashes; the world’s first bird-friendly sports arena; and the clever Corvus corax — all on our latest show (#700!)

#699 Oct. 21, 2018 from 2018-10-22T15:58:59

On our latest show: help for some Chimney Swifts; waiting for Pine Siskins; respect for the Blue Jay; and a restaurant named Chickadee.

#698 Oct. 14, 2018 from 2018-10-14T15:41:42

On our latest show: Peanuts, Palm Oil, Purple Sandpipers, and Comfort Squirrels.

#697 Oct. 7, 2018 from 2018-10-07T16:29:54

On our latest show: A live report from (foggy) Hawk Mountain; help with marauding Wild Turkeys; inebriated songbirds; and the beautiful but troublesome Cygnus olor.

#696 Sept. 30, 2018 from 2018-09-30T15:32:48

On our latest show: A bird that flies without landing…for 10 months! Plus, the bluest blue bunting, and Conservation Salutes to a politician and a big corporation. (!)

#695 Sept. 23, 2018 from 2018-09-23T16:20:03

On our latest show, direct from the American Birding Expo in Pennsylvania, we welcome Cape May Bird Observatory Director David LaPuma. Plus, we meet the bird with the golden slippers, and we get a ...

#694 Sept. 16, 2018 from 2018-09-16T15:27:25

On our latest show: Good news about Piping Plovers; good ideas for our environment; and Mike risks legal action by creating his own Mystery Bird Contest.

#693 Sept. 9, 2018 from 2018-09-09T16:41:46

On our latest show: We learn about birds of prey and bee pollinators direct from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Raptor Weekend in Bristol, R.I. Plus, a bird from down under vocalizes LIVE an...

#692 Sept. 2, 2018 from 2018-09-02T15:42:25

On our latest show: the delicate but fierce American Avocet; why meadowlarks look like an unrelated African bird; the Pope declares the ocean plastic trash problem an “emergency”; and where are all...

#691 Aug. 26, 2018 from 2018-08-26T16:18:50

On our latest show: birds and bees threatened by a pesticide ban reversal; western governors try to save the Greater Sage-Grouse; and a big South Carolina university says no to balloon releases.

#690 Aug. 19, 2018 from 2018-08-19T15:01:35

On our latest show: We meet the scary bird with the skinny legs; we welcome superstar birders Wayne Petersen and Paul Baicich; and we announce some upcoming road trips to exciting bird festivals.

#689 Aug. 12, 2018 from 2018-08-12T15:34:24

On our latest show: How birds keep cool; bad news for some Least Terns; good news about a bird that nearly went extinct; and rare birds visit northern New England.

#688 Aug. 5, 2018 from 2018-08-05T15:54:13

On our latest Talkin’ Birds show: Oystercatcher or OysterFETCHER? Saving birds from crashing into your windows; and The Birdist offers advice to new parents who are also birders.

#687 July 29, 2018 from 2018-07-29T15:41:53

On our latest show: Richard Nixon as environmentalist; bipartisan efforts for conservation; and a Mystery Bird that walks on water.

#686 July 22, 2018 from 2018-07-22T15:49:49

On our latest show: Solar power for shorebird sleuthing; a speed slowdown for swallows; and good news from the Galápagos.

#685 July 15, 2018 from 2018-07-15T15:46:57

On our latest show: How baby birds avoid sunburn; why crows attack ravens; and a Prince works to help save the planet.

#684 July 8, 2018 from 2018-07-08T16:00:41

On our latest show: Great Crested Flycatchers disturb the peace in Mike O’Connor’s Cape Cod backyard; a standoff between a Blues Festival and a Killdeer is resolved in Ottawa; and British Columbia ...

#683 July 1, 2018 from 2018-07-01T19:34

On our latest show: Superstar birders Wayne Petersen and Paul Baicich offer highlights of the last Birding Community E-Bulletin; Mike O’Connor talks about America’s National Bird, and maybe a new o...

#682 June 24, 2018 from 2018-06-24T15:40:07

On our latest show: “Today was the greatest birding day of my life.” We talk to the man who said that, and hear his amazing story about his amazing day. Plus, Mike O’Connor regales us with tales of...

#681 June 17, 2018 from 2018-06-17T16:15:35

On our latest show: a college in Maine saves migrating birds; Mike O'Connor welcomes Great-Crested Flycatchers to his backyard; and how study of bird songs may help with human speech problems.

#680 June 10, 2018 from 2018-06-10T16:09:54

On today’s show: More amazing warbler sightings in Québec; meeting the “Unicorn Puffin,” Mike is kept awake by wailing loons; and some bits of good news about the Ocean Plastic Crisis.

#679 June 3, 2018 from 2018-06-03T15:22:33

On our latest show: The biggest warbler count of all time? A warbler that eats wax. And quiet feeders in the “June Swoon.”

#678 May 27, 2018 from 2018-05-27T16:35:18

Our latest show originates from the L.L.Bean/Maine Audubon Birding Festival in Freeport, Maine with guests from Maine Audubon and Wildlife Acoustics (makers of the Song Sleuth bird ID app). Plus, M...

#677 May 20, 2018 from 2018-05-20T16:08:30

On our latest show: The Birdist (aka Nick Lund) imagines robotically enhanced birdwatching; Mike learns that Baltimore Orioles can untie knots in fishing line; and we learn why spying on penguins m...

#676 May 13, 2018 from 2018-05-13T16:12:12

On our latest show: Snowy Owls, Black-legged Kittiwakes, and Atlantic Puffins in trouble; a concrete solution to a global emissions problem; and a Mother’s Day salute to the single moms of the bird...

#675 May 6, 2018 from 2018-05-06T15:13:54

On our latest show: We connect with Cape May and Cape Cod; we meet the feisty Carolina Wren; and we report results of Global Big Day 2018. 

#674 Apr. 29, 2018 from 2018-04-29T16:09

On our latest show: Help for birds approaching wind turbines; a possible partial plastic pollution solution; and, welcoming orioles to your backyard.

#673 Apr. 22, 2018 from 2018-04-22T15:41:22

On our Earth Day show: Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers is our special guest. Plus, we get a hummingbird report from Cape Cod, and we meet the beautiful Northern Parula.

#672 Apr. 15, 2018 from 2018-04-15T16:01:38

On our latest show: the Migratory Bird Treaty Act under attack; the bird that walks to the breeding grounds; how birds use the earth’s magnetic field in migration; and why you might want to stock u...

Podcast Extra #3: Why Study Crows? from 2018-04-12T13:56:33

Dr. Andrea Townsend, a.k.a. "The Crow Lady," explains what's special about the American Crow and why it's worth studying now more than ever.

#671 Apr. 8, 2018 from 2018-04-08T15:41:26

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 Gna...

#670 Apr. 1, 2018 from 2018-04-01T15:23:36

On our latest show: Downy Woodpeckers and Hairy Woodpeckers — and the Innocent Bystander Hypothesis. Plus, we meet the bird some call the Red-winged Starling.

#669 Mar. 25, 2018 from 2018-03-25T15:51:28

On our latest show: beautiful bird music from California; a Sandhill Crane encounter in Illinois; birding by bike in Wisconsin; and a new plan to save polar bears.

#668 Mar. 18, 2018 from 2018-03-18T15:27:17

On our latest show: Following the birds by car, bike, and kayak; the “Flicker Dance”; and Wisdom the Albatross does it again.

#667 Mar. 11, 2018 from 2018-03-11T22:29:18

On our latest show: Scientists discover one and a half million penguins; why the Boreal Forest is vital for birds’ survival; and why little birds like big seeds.

#666 Mar. 4, 2018 from 2018-03-04T16:10:30

On our latest show: We meet the "skunk blackbird," we hear about birds dealing with stormy weather; and we congratulate the Young Birders of the Year.

#665 Feb. 25, 2018 from 2018-02-25T16:26:30

On our latest show: Signs of spring! The “Voice and Soul of the Oaks,” and our new “Make Your Own Swag” contest.

#664 Feb. 18, 2018 from 2018-02-18T16:42:56

On our latest Talkin’ Birds Radio Show: the beautiful Red-shouldered Hawk; a possible solution to the bird/wind turbine problem; movies about birding; remembering the Carolina Parakeet; and, This B...

#663 Feb. 11, 2018 from 2018-02-11T16:17:17

On our latest show: the joys of suet; the “Rain Crow”; a conservation salute to the great Paul Simon; and researchers uncover a new feathered dinosaur.

#662 Feb. 4, 2018 from 2018-02-04T16:41:32

On our latest show: How a bird protects its eggs from flying squirrels; Mike finally sees some California Condors; and, why plastic straws are not as harmless as they look.

#661 Jan. 28, 2018 from 2018-01-28T18:45:59

On our latest show: Saving birds from oil spills…and fishing gear; a most unusual duck; and Mike spies some cool birds in Arizona.

#660 Jan. 21, 2018 from 2018-01-21T16:36:06

On our latest show: We meet the Boss of the Backyard; we talk with the legendary David Sibley; and we find out what landed on Mike O’Connor’s hat.

#659 Jan. 14, 2018 from 2018-01-14T19:12:51

Nuthatch vs. Squirrel; a reclusive rail; and decoding the sounds of Mourning Doves.

#658 Jan. 7, 2018 from 2018-01-07T16:16:01

On our latest show: Saving the American Kestrel; outdoor bathing in sub-zero weather (for birds, that is); and the loud-calling, quiet-flying Long-eared Owl.

#657 Dec. 31, 2017 from 2017-12-31T17:03:47

On our final show of 2017: The Butterbill; below-zero bird bathing; and why natural corks are best for bottles (of wine, that is).

#656 Dec. 24, 2017 from 2017-12-25T00:32:26

On our latest show: The Dinosaur Duck; the remarkable Rock Pigeon; what’s killing Kittiwakes, and last-SECOND gift ideas.

#655 Dec. 17, 2017 from 2017-12-17T16:33:29

#654 Dec. 10, 2017 from 2017-12-10T16:12:39

On our latest show: The Christmas Bird Count; the King of Ducks; and a Screech Owl in Mike’s back yard.

#653 Dec. 3, 2017 from 2017-12-03T21:18:56

On our latest show: The biggest finch; the car mirror smasher; an Xmas tree suggestion; and hope for coastal Dead Zones.

#652 Nov. 26, 2017 from 2017-11-26T16:38:21

On our latest show: 6,042! That’s how many bird species Noah Strycker saw during his Global Big Year, and he joins to tell us about his adventure, and his amazing book, Birding Without Borders: An ...

#651 Nov. 19, 2017 from 2017-11-19T16:55:11

On our latest show: Birds’ “expanded reality”; albatrosses aiding in drone design; and some good advice about buying binoculars.

#650 Nov. 12, 2017 from 2017-11-12T23:18:01

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 appreciate...

#649 Nov. 5, 2017 from 2017-11-05T16:31:48

On our latest show: how to co-exist with a non-birding spouse; an answer to why your backyard birds may have disappeared; and how a giant vacuum cleaner may help combat global warming.

#648 Oct. 29, 2017 from 2017-10-29T15:41:56

On our latest show: Warblers vs. The Wall in South Texas; the “Greedy Beak” at your feeders; and Sounds in the Night just in time for Halloween.

#647 Oct. 22, 2017 from 2017-10-22T20:02:21

On our latest show: Cats, mining, and disappearing insects as threats to birds. Plus, we meet the beautiful White-throated Sparrow, and Mike answers a question about feeding bread to birds in the b...

#646 Oct. 15, 2017 from 2017-10-15T15:00:48

On our latest show: We meet the Lapland Longspur; we talk with Dr. Steve Kress about threats to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; and we hear a listener’s ideas about feeding peanuts to our back...

#645 Oct. 8, 2017 from 2017-10-08T17:09:33

On our latest show: The Macaulay Library’s Matt Young tells us why there are more Red Crossbill species than we thought. Plus, Mike O’Connor offers some practical advice about bird baths, and we me...

#644 Oct. 1, 2017 from 2017-10-02T23:44:24

Our latest show originates from the famous and amazing Galápagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador.

#642A September 24, 2017 from 2017-09-28T13:27:04

Today's encore Talkin' Birds show is one of our favorites from this summer. Learn why some warblers won't go west; hear the duck dude that sounds like an Evinrude; and get a great solution to your ...

#642 Sept. 17, 2017 from 2017-09-17T15:45:39

On our latest show: Birds of Tanzania and the Galápagos; Birds surviving hurricanes; and Birding in Community Gardens.

#641 Sept. 10, 2017 from 2017-09-10T15:10:03

On Our Latest Show: We meet the amazing Bar-tailed Godwit; Nick Lund reports on Birds of Australia; and Mike O’Connor explains the feeding behavior of your backyard birds.

#640 Sept. 3, 2017 from 2017-09-03T15:26:30

On our latest show: Seabirds Ashore; Learning To Identify Shorebirds; and the “Old Man of the Sea.”

#639 Aug. 27, 2017 from 2017-08-27T17:23:11

On our latest show: Help for the American Kestrel (once called Sparrow Hawk); the modest shorebird with the flashy wings; and advice on keeping your backyard bird seed in good condition through the...

#638 Aug. 20, 2017 from 2017-08-20T20:27:53

On our latest show: Internationally known ornithologist Dr. Dan Klem talks about his work to save birds from window crashes; we meet another misnamed warbler; and Mike says, Let them eat peanuts.

#637 Aug. 13, 2017 from 2017-08-13T15:37:49

On our latest show: owls saving grapevines; tough news for Greater Sage Grouse and Whooping Cranes; and the amazing Oenanthe oenanthe.

#636 Aug. 6, 2017 from 2017-08-06T16:11:45

On our latest show: How birds may find their way home by sound — infrasound, that is. Plus, more evidence that native plants offer more bugs for birds. And, Mike explains why you might want to offe...

#635 July 30, 2017 from 2017-07-30T15:26:32

On our latest show: Why some warblers won't go west; the duck dude that sounds like an Evinrude; and a great solution to your House Sparrow problem.

#634 July 23, 2017 from 2017-07-23T15:33:53

On our latest show: the impressive, if scary, Black Vulture; birdwatching at the mall; and some good conservation news from California.

#633 July 16, 2017 from 2017-07-16T15:42:58

On our latest show: Mallards as predators; VIP Honeybees; and the bird whose very name says Summer (literally).

#632 July 9, 2017 from 2017-07-09T15:45:42

On our latest show: An amazing bird/music collaboration; grackles and birdbaths; and Happy Birthday Henry David Thoreau.

#631 July 2, 2017 from 2017-07-03T15:04:07

Our latest show comes direct from Governor’s Island in New York Harbor. We’re watching Fish Crows, Cedar Waxwings, and Common Terns on the nest.

#630 June 25, 2017 from 2017-06-25T15:11:26

On our latest show: weed for your woodpeckers; in defense of the Blue Jay; and kids solving avian mysteries with Bird Sleuth.

#629 June 18, 2017 from 2017-06-18T15:48:35

On our latest Talkin’ Birds show: a 100 million-year-old flying hatchling; another of the Birdist’s Rules of Birding; and juvenile behavior in your backyard.

#628 June 11, 2017 from 2017-06-11T15:38:13

On our latest show: We talk with the author of an amazing new book called The Wonder of Birds. Plus, Mike reassures backyard birders that their missing birds will soon return. And, we travel to Cap...

#627 June 4, 2017 from 2017-06-04T15:45:51

On our latest show: A live birding report from Nova Scotia; a maniacal-sounding woodpecker; and bottled water without the bottles.

#626 May 28, 2017 from 2017-05-28T15:53:28

Our latest show comes from the L.L.Bean/Maine Audubon Birding Festival in Freeport, Maine — featuring on-site guests from Maine, and Alberta, Canada; a Mystery Bird winner from South Dakota, and mo...

#625 May 21, 2017 from 2017-05-21T15:28:19

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.

#624 May 14, 2017 from 2017-05-14T15:58:07

On our latest show: The power of awe…triggered by a beautiful backyard visitor. Plus, the master of marine migration, and how your Golden Retriever can help bring birds to your backyard. And we hea...

#623 May 7, 2017 from 2017-05-07T16:00:19

On today's show: Advice on attracting Baltimore Orioles; the spinning Phalarope; and a teacher who's created a high school ornithology course that's drawing big numbers of students!

#622 April 30, 2017 from 2017-04-30T16:41:09

On our latest show — direct from beautiful Wildlands Trust in Plymouth, Mass. — we learn what the birds are telling us about climate change. Plus, we meet the Tennessee Warbler, and get a western w...

Podcast Extra #2: Interview with Ranger Ron from 2017-04-26T19:39:39

Ranger Ron Brown came to Grand Canyon National Park for Hawkwatch. That was 17 years ago. Why did he stay? 

#621 Apr. 23, 2017 from 2017-04-23T22:44:43

On our latest show: hummingbird help; birds vs. wind turbines; and, is the Teleocrater the earliest ancestor of birds?

#620 Apr. 16, 2017 from 2017-04-16T17:11:05

On our latest show: homing hummingbirds, House Finch help, and Whitman sings Whip-poor-will.

#619 Apr. 9, 2017 from 2017-04-09T16:45:32

On our latest show, we meet the bird that sparked a birding obsession that led to a world record. Plus, we meet the editor of the new book “Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White,” and we learn how to...

#618 Apr. 2, 2017 from 2017-04-02T16:07:40

On our latest show: The King of the Eiders; a wonderful way to learn about birds; and how crows avoid contact with your car.

#617 March 26, 2017 from 2017-03-26T16:09:11

On our latest show: Localized advice for plantings that will attract birds to your backyard, courtesy of National Audubon’s Tod Winston. Plus: Our Mike O’Connor explains why your thistle seed isn’t...

#616 March 19, 2017 from 2017-03-19T14:43:24

On our latest show: what makes American Goldfinches different; how climate change is affecting birds; and the world’s smallest owl.

#615 March 12, 2017 from 2017-03-12T15:54:19

On our latest show: Wisdom the albatross hatches a chick -- at age 66; thousands gather "For The Birds; and we meet a bird that's better seen than heard.

#614 March 5, 2017 from 2017-03-05T16:50:21

On our latest show: Bird song expert Nathan Pieplow tells us about his new Peterson Field Guide to the Bird Sounds of Eastern North America. Plus, Mike offers more nest box advice; and we learn the...

Podcast Extra #1: The Comeback of the California Condor from 2017-03-01T19:18:30

Tice Supplee, Director of Bird Conservation at Audubon Arizona, recounts the return of a Grand Canyon spectacle: the California Condor.

#613 Feb. 26, 2017 from 2017-02-26T17:11:46

On our latest show: An architect/birder helps birds avoid building crashes; Mike offers advice on readying bird boxes; and we hear more about climate change’s effect on bird migration.

#612 Feb. 19, 2017 from 2017-02-19T16:59:54

On our latest show: The Birdist offers tips on taking kids out birding; Mike O’Connor talks about robins in winter; and we meet the spectacular “Shirt-tail Bird.”

#611 Feb. 12, 2017 from 2017-02-12T16:39:51

On our latest show: How birds survive snowstorms; the growing phenomenon of Forest Bathing; and should we shoot birds at airports?

#610 Feb. 5, 2017 from 2017-02-05T16:33:14

On our latest show: Why butterflies are important to birds…and people. Plus we meet a bird that sleeps in the snow, and Mike celebrates the joys of suet. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

#609 Jan. 29, 2017 from 2017-01-29T18:51:42

On our latest show: a great new interactive way to learn about birds; why the Florida Scrub-Jay and its relatives are so friendly; and how to keep your bird bath from freezing over this winter.

#608 Jan. 22, 2017 from 2017-01-22T16:45:09

On today’s show: what plastic bags are doing to birds…and people; a cardinal/red-tail encounter; and a Florida Scrub-Jay lands on Mike’s head (true).

#607 Jan. 15, 2017 from 2017-01-15T16:30:36

On our latest show: More on our new photo contest; The Birdist's New Year's Resolutions; and Mike hunts for the Florida Scrub-Jay

#606 Jan. 8, 2017 from 2017-01-08T16:05:47

27-year-old Christian Hagenlocher saw 752 species of birds in his 2016 Big Year, and he told us all about on today's show. Also today: details of our 2017 Talkin’ Birds Photo Contest, and “Bird Fee...

#605 Jan. 1, 2017 from 2017-01-01T16:28:39

On today's show: Operation Migration, a Tall Texan, and New Year's Resolutions for birders.

#604A Dec. 25, 2016 from 2016-12-25T16:04:20

Today's "Best of Talkin' Birds show features Hummingbirds, Whooping Cranes, and Birds of Hawaii.

#604 Dec. 18, 2016 from 2016-12-18T16:49:12

On today’s show: Marshmallows vs. Cranberries — the best Christmas bird treats. Plus, a live report from a Christmas Bird Count, and a bird with an astounding memory.

#603 Dec. 11, 2016 from 2016-12-11T15:55:15

On today's show: What's really going on out there at your bird feeders? And, what are the best gifts for the birders on your list? We have some answers!

#602 Dec. 4, 2016 from 2016-12-04T16:12:27

On today's show: CAT WARS - The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer. Plus, we meet the "Swamp Chicken," and learn about feeding pumpkin seeds to your backyard birds.

#601 Nov. 27, 2016 from 2016-11-27T16:52:27

On today's show: We learn a secret to finding cool birds. Plus, we hear about a great idea called All Persons Trails, and we meet the "Buffalo Head."

#600 Nov. 20, 2016 from 2016-11-20T16:01:29

Turkey myths shattered; great binocular and scope advice; and why birds love organic wine.

#599 Nov. 13, 2016 from 2016-11-13T16:39:57

On our latest show: Can you watch seabirds without going to sea? The Birdist says Yes! And can you prevent birds from crashing into your windows? The Birdwatcher’s General Store’s Mike O’Connor say...

#598 Nov. 6, 2016 from 2016-11-06T16:26:23

On today's show: The bird that (almost) never lands; the amazing nature sounds of the Macaulay Library; and North America's feistiest bird.

#597 Oct. 30, 2016 from 2016-10-30T15:28:14

The beautiful Calliope Hummingbird — featured on our latest show, along with hummingbird expert Dr. Ross Hawkins from the Hummingbird Society in Sedona, Arizona.

#596 Oct. 23, 2016 from 2016-10-23T14:49:44

On today's show: Turning your backyard into a wildlife magnet; more evidence for the bird-dinosaur connection; and we meet the Water Witch.

#595 Oct. 16, 2016 from 2016-10-16T18:38:36

Our latest show is a remote broadcast from Yosemite National Park in California. We talk about birds, bird research, and the magic of this amazing 750,000 acre natural wonderland.

#594 Oct. 9, 2016 from 2016-10-09T15:12:59

On today’s show: We get surprising stats from The Birdist; a winter finch forecast from the Birdwatcher’s store; and scary sounds from a radical raptor.

#593a Oct. 2, 2016 from 2016-10-02T15:24:34

On today’s “Best of Talkin’ Birds” show: Bicycling across America (listening to birds); and birding in Beijing.

#593 Sept. 25, 2016 from 2016-09-25T14:51:38

On today's show: Respect for an underappreciated duck; and why you shouldn't use your garden hose to fill your bird bath.

#592 Sept. 18, 2016 from 2016-09-18T15:39:13

Today's show is live from high above the Soo Locks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We're talkin' Great Lakes, Yoopers, and lots and lots of birds!

#591 Sept. 11, 2016 from 2016-09-11T16:18:41

Today's show is live from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Topic: California Condors

#590 Sept. 4, 2016 from 2016-09-04T15:08:05

On today’s show: Hope for Whooping Cranes; Woodpeckers vs. Hummingbirds; and the boisterous “bullbat.”

#589 Aug. 28, 2016 from 2016-08-28T15:00:57

On today’s show, we break some news about the first official sighting of an Indian Ocean seabird — in California. Plus, we meet the magnificent Red-billed Tropicbird, and learn how to keep raccoons...

#588 Aug. 21, 2016 from 2016-08-21T15:26:47

On today's show we're live from Acadia National Park in Maine, and we meet the incredible Gyrfalcon!

#587 Aug. 14, 2016 from 2016-08-14T16:05:27

On this morning's show, we meet the beautiful Little Egret (Egretta garzetta); we learn how birds sleep in flight; and we find out why birds are eating sweetcorn.

#586 Aug. 7, 2016 from 2016-08-07T15:36:14

On today's show: The Birdist; celebrating shorebird season; and the story of a woman who dived into a city canal to rescue a Herring Gull -- CLICK TO LISTEN: Talkinbirds.com/listen

#585 July 31, 2016 from 2016-07-31T15:14:38

On today's show: the world's smallest bird; the World Girl Birders; and Mike disses flypaper

#584 July 24, 2016 from 2016-07-24T16:20:43

On today's show we talk about birds in Norway, on the Galapagos islands, and in your backyard.

#583 July 17, 2016 from 2016-07-17T16:04:54

On today's show we meet the Man o' War bird; talk to superstar photographer Gerrit Vyn; and get some backyard birdbath tips.

#582a July 10, 2016 from 2016-07-10T15:08:04

In this encore presentation of a February broadcast: The Blue Jay's western cousin; good news for birds about radio and TV towers; and apples crush cranberries as food for robins.

#582 July 3, 2016 from 2016-07-03T16:02:05

On today's show: Three flycatchers, one catbird, and a salute to the city of Paris.

#581 June 26, 2016 from 2016-06-26T16:02:48

On today’s show: We talk to The Birdist (Audubon.org’s Nick Lund), and to The Birdman (the Birdwatcher’s General Store’s Mike O’Connor); and we meet the World’s Biggest Tern.

#580 June 19, 2016 from 2016-06-19T15:43:40

On today's show, we welcome birdsong expert (and coast-to-coast bike rider) Don Kroodsma -- and we learn about an unexpected new birdwatching hotspot.

#579 June 12, 2016 from 2016-06-12T17:00:37

On today's show, we get an exciting bird report from birding guru David Clapp, and hummingbird feeding tips from Mike O'Connor; and we meet the beautiful Pipilo erythrophthalmus

#578 June 5, 2016 from 2016-06-05T17:32:40

On today's show: We meet the spectacular Golden Eagle; we learn about an amazing free app for visiting National Parks; and we get some advice on dealing with the "June Swoon" in backyard bird feeding.

#577 May 29, 2016 from 2016-05-29T16:00:08

On today's show: We're live from the L.L.Bean Birding Festival in Freeport, Maine with guests Tim Gallagher from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Doug Hitchcox from Maine Audubon.

#576 May 22, 2016 from 2016-05-22T17:01:36

On today's show: We learn why "bird-brain" isn't the insult you thought it was. And we meet a beautiful -- but misnamed and under-appreciated -- backyard songbird.

#575 May 15, 2016 from 2016-05-15T18:11:53

On today's show: Whooping Cranes on the mend; the bird in the hoodie; and Baltimore Orioles in your backyard.

#574 May 8, 2016 from 2016-05-08T14:45:27

On this morning's show: the owl that acts like a Prairie Dog; birds of Cuba; and is it time to stop feeding your backyard birds?

#573 May 1, 2016 from 2016-05-01T15:03:23

On today's show: how to choose the right binocular or scope, and what to offer your birds (in addition to food). Plus, we meet the marvelous Marsh Wren.

#572 April 24, 2016 from 2016-04-24T15:12

On today's show: Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into The Nest; a shorebird that nests in trees; and advice on attracting and feeding hummingbirds.

#571 April 17, 2016 from 2016-04-17T15:25:06

On today’s show: a sampling of some of North America’s strangest sounding birds, courtesy of “The Birdist” — aka Nick Lund. Plus, we hear about an amazing bird sighting in Mike O’Connor’s Cape Cod ...

#570 April 10, 2016 from 2016-04-10T15:29:44

On today's show: a live Sandhill Crane update from the banks of Nebraska's Platte River; the beautiful Kentucky Warbler; and advice about preventing birds from attacking your windows.

#569 April 3, 2016 from 2016-04-03T20:15:59

On our latest show: The House Finch gets some respect; the House Sparrow not so much; and grackles endure outright hostility. Plus, how sunflower seeds were spirited out of the Soviet Union.

#568 March 27, 2016 from 2016-03-27T15:26:14

On today's show: The American White Pelican; Project Nest Watch; and how to keep woodpeckers from drilling into your house.

#567 March 20, 2016 from 2016-03-20T20:33:11

Our latest show is from Greater Prairie Chicken country in southwest, Nebraska — stop one on our tour of the Central Platte River and Frontier Trails region, home of the incredible Sandhill Crane m...

#566 March 13, 2016 from 2016-03-13T15:39:55

On our latest show: We’re talking seabirds, chickadees, and Bobolinks.

#565 March 6, 2016 from 2016-03-06T18:59:10

On today's show, The Birdist (Nick Lund) explains what your state bird should be (and probably isn't), and we meet the frightening "Butcher Watchman."

#564 February 28, 2016 from 2016-02-28T18:23:17

Today's show: The bird with the world’s biggest repertoire; Bald Eagles head downtown; and Blue Jays eating house paint.

#563 February 21, 2016 from 2016-02-21T15:40:31

On today's show: signs of early spring migration! And we meet the beautiful Icterus galbula.

#562 February 14, 2016 from 2016-02-14T16:00:09

On today's show: Two birding stars join us live, and we meet the fearsome Gyrfalcon!

#561 February 7, 2016 from 2016-02-07T17:25:40

Saving birds by turning off the TV...tower lights. And a bird that's nice to look at but hard to spell!

#560 January 31, 2016 from 2016-01-31T17:08:42

On today's show: Can a cat collar cover save birds' lives? And we meet the remarkable Morus bassanus

#559 January 24, 2016 from 2016-01-24T18:30:37

On today's show, we welcome National Park Service Deputy Director Denise Ryan, and we meet the bird that helped catch a spy!

#558 January 17, 2016 from 2016-01-17T18:46:17

On today's show: the amazing history of bird feeding in America; an Alaskan island is alive again; and why you may be killing your bluebirds with kindness.

#557 January 10, 2016 from 2016-01-10T18:02

On our latest show: AC-4 flies again; birders “attack” the militia men at an Oregon wildlife refuge; and did dinosaurs dance? Hear the show here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

#556 January 3, 2016 from 2016-01-03T17:23:28

On today's show: surprising sightings — in Massachusetts, Montana, and Colorado! Plus, American Crows are “shocked” by some innocent-looking eggs; and we meet the estimable Great Horned Owl.

#555 December 27, 2015 from 2015-12-27T17:00:31

On our latest show: Hummingbirds, Hawk Owls, Longspurs, and winter wisdom from Thoreau. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

#554 December 20, 2015 from 2015-12-20T17:21:37

On our latest show: we get excited about a robin invasion right outside our studio window, we meet the “Greedy Little Mistletoe Eater,” and we salute the governor of New York for helping to save bi...

#553 December 13, 2015 from 2015-12-13T17:35:52

A bird that sounds like a human; a dog that's saving penguins; and the computer/woodpecker connection

#552 December 6, 2015 from 2015-12-06T17:08

On our latest show: Wisdom the Albatross; the great Boat-tail; and National Geographic's Chris Johns.

#551 November 29, 2015 from 2015-11-29T18:12:18

On today’s show: Christmas Bird Counts, Project Feeder Watch, birds performing rituals, and a salute to the Global Marchers. Hear the show here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

#550A November 22, 2015 from 2015-11-22T16:03:15

On this archived show, we learn how the Snowy Owl does things that no other bird can do.

#550 November 15, 2015 from 2015-11-16T17:26:19

Today's show comes direct from bird-friendly Estero Llano State Park in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

#549 November 8, 2015 from 2015-11-08T17:14:32

Today's show: Birding legend David Sibley joins us live in-studio.

#548 November 1, 2015 from 2015-11-04T20:31:09

Live by the Whooping Cranes at the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge in Laurel, Maryland.

#547 October 25, 2015 from 2015-10-25T15:52

On today's show: Ravens and wrens; and tips and tales from one of the planet's best bird photographers.

#546 October 18, 2015 from 2015-10-18T14:51:20

Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns joins us live to talk about an exciting National Parks milestone.

#545 October 11, 2015 from 2015-10-11T17:24:04

On today's show: Electric Eggs, and a bird whose migratory feats seem almost beyond belief.

#544 October 4, 2015 from 2015-10-04T15:40:35

Today's show: we get a live oceanic bird report from the west coast, and we meet Mr. Barrow's sea duck.

#543 September 27, 2015 from 2015-09-27T16:21:48

On today's show: birding by ear -- and tricks to make it easier. Plus, we meet a bird that says its name.

#542 September 20, 2015 from 2015-09-20T16:48:19

On today’s show: a Hawk Mountain live report; the “Meatloaf on a Stick”; and a preview of our live National Wildlife Refuge broadcast. HEAR IT NOW: Talkinbirds.com/archive

#541 September 13, 2015 from 2015-09-13T18:35:21

We're talkin' Whooping Cranes, sea ducks, hummingbirds, and "greedy beaks."

#540 September 6, 2015 from 2015-09-06T16:42:26

Lessons from a blind birder; the remarkable Cory's Shearwater; and a conservation salute to a rapper.

#539 August 30, 2015 from 2015-08-30T18:30:08

Live on camera -- the California Condor! And the Gray Jay wants your Doritos!

#538 August 23, 2015 from 2015-08-23T20:11:42

This week, we'll learn the easiest way to ID a Fish Crow and we'll learn amazing things about hummingbirds.

#537A August 16, 2015 from 2015-08-16T18:52:11

The Jenny Wren; an eel grass-chomping Mystery Bird; and a visit to the Science Corner.

#537 August 9, 2015 from 2015-08-09T18:22:56

We meet an avian kleptomaniac, and solve the riddle of the double bird bands.

#536 August 2 ,2015 from 2015-08-02T18:41:35

What's the #1 threat to birds? National Audubon's Tom Auer gives us the shocking answer.

#535 July 26, 2015 from 2015-07-26T18:28:50

Hawaii's birds under attack. Can we save them?

#534A July 19, 2015 from 2015-07-20T13:59:14

A "Best of" show with rainforest canopy research pioneer Dr. Donald Perry

#534 July 12, 2015 from 2015-07-12T19:13:22

Today's Show: Can we save the Wood Thrush? Can herons swim? And Ray on NPR.

#533 July 5, 2015 from 2015-07-05T16:45:50

We catch up with the "Raptor of the South," and with Bruce Beehler on his long birding journey.

#532 June 28, 2015 from 2015-06-28T18:45:42

Today,: Listening to the Wood Thrush -- with one of the world's greatest bird song experts.

#531 June 21, 2015 from 2015-06-21T18:22:02

On today's show we test out the amazing new Merlin Photo ID app and talk to one of its creators!