KMSU Birding With Batt

Birding With Batt 10-06-26

October 6, 2026 - On this episode, Al shares the news that the tornado damaged mural in Heartland has been repainted and looks wonderful, has some suggestions on what to line birdhouses with to attract fall birds, and explains why birds need to preen themselves.

Birding With Batt 09-29-26

September 29, 2026 - On this edition of Birding With Batt, Al tells tales of raising squirrels, shares reports of hummingbird and firefly spottings and answers a question about the moths and butterflies.

Birding With Batt 09-22-26

September 22, 2026 - In this episode, Al shares some first day of Fall observations, offers a translation of the bird language "bird finchian", and tells us which cars make the best targets for bird droppings.

Birding With Batt 09-15-26

09-15-26 - Today Al Batt answers listener questions and then helps identify some nature sounds recorded by guest host Shelley Pierce.

Birding With Batt 09-08-26

September 8, 2026 - On this episode, Al teaches us about bird taste buds, discusses when the latest date in Minnesota is to see Fireflies, and discovers what a cobra chicken is.

Birding With Batt 09-01-26

September 1, 2026 - On this episode, Al shares some old-time sayings about September predicting winter weather, explains why plastic owls might not work to keep birds away, and tells us why the smell of pineapple might be in the air right now.

Birding With Batt 08-25-26

August 25, 2026 - On this episode, Al explains why Stable Flies are often near our feet, shares a report of more osprey sightings, and answers a listener question about Blue Jays.

Birding With Batt 08-18-26

August 18, 2026 - In this episode, Al shares fewer reports of Red Crossbills, urges caution when collecting hornets nests, and answers a listener question about animal allergies.

Birding With Batt 08-11-26

August 11, 2026 - On this episode, Al tells us about a recent drive he took where he saw lots of Wild Cucumbers and Asters, shares many listener reports of Red Crossbill sightings, and answers a listener question about racoons.

Birding With Batt 08-04-26

August 4, 2026 - In today's episode Al Batt shares a Pollen Car sighting, passes along reports of Red Crossbills, and explains why cemeteries are great places to see birds.

Birding With Batt 07-28-26

July 28, 2026 - On this week's episode, Al says he's seeing long lines at his bird waterpark, observes Jays "jaysplaining" to their flock mates, and offers a way to traps earwigs with a used tuna can.

Birding With Batt 07-21-26

July 21, 2026 - On this episode, All tells us why Cardinals are always looking left and right before eating, explains why he once ate a caterpillar, and educates us on spider fangs.

Birding With Batt 07-14-26

Birding With Batt 07-07-26

July 07, 2026 - Today, Al Batt shares the record number of Whippoorwill calls in-a-row, observes that more Merlins are being reported in the area, and identifies Grackles as the most likely bird to poop on you.

Birding With Batt 06-30-26

June 30, 2026 - On this episode, Al tells us he heard a Western Meadowlark at just the right time, shares a report of a Cooper's Hawk that came from an actual written letter, and gives us a history of the word "nimrod".

Birding With Batt 06-23-26

June 23, 2026 - On today's episode Al shares lots of contributed bird sightings, explains the difference between percocial and antricial baby birds and unlocks the key to determining whether a turtle will be male or female.

Birding With Batt 06-16-26

June 16, 2026 - On today's episode, Al talks about fireflies and glow worms, shares what the fastest bird is, and explains why the Black-Capped Chickadee is his favorite bird.

Birding With Batt 06-09-26

June 9, 2026 - Today Al answers a question from a long-time listener/first-time questioner about turtle nesting habits, talks about Kingfisher sightings, and sheds some light on quicksand in Minnesota.

Birding With Batt 06-02-26

June 2, 2026 - On today's episode Al Batt shares lots of listener bird sightings, explains how Scarlet Tanagers are like truck drivers, and reminds us to leave the baby birds on the ground - their parents know best!

Birding With Batt 05-26-26

May 26, 2006 - On today's episode Al reports seeing his first Monarch Butterfly of the season, answers a question about spring bird migration, and explains what the term "waspers" means.