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Talkin' Birds

Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds

Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds is a call-in show of entertaining conversation about wild birds -- attracting them to your back yard, identifying them, feeding them, and learning more about them along the way. Every week, we have contests for prizes like bird feeders and other great bird-related stuff, along with expert guests. So, whether you're an experienced birder, or you're new to birding, listen in, and be part of the show by calling in with a question, sharing some information or observations, or trying for one of our prizes. It's birdwatching--in the backyard and beyond.

  • 300 episodes
  • Updated Sunday

Episodes300

  • Oct 26, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,061 Oct. 26, 2025

    On our latest show (#1,061 Oct. 26): an Audio Postcard from Mississippi, avian observations from Minnesota, and some birds-and-baseball connections. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

  • Oct 19, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,060 Oct. 19, 2025

    On our latest show: A birding by motorcylce audio postcard; a featured bird getting ready to brighten winter backyards; and Mike O’Connor’s rainy day birding tips.

  • Oct 12, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,059 Oct. 12, 2025

    On our latest show: Audio postcards from Canada and Slovakia; a featured bird from the Galápagos Islands; and why birds are having longer days.

  • Oct 5, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,058 Oct. 5, 2025

    On our latest show: Shawn Carey with a live report from raptor migration hotspot Hawk Mountain in Pennsylvania; plus news about Tyler Hoar’s new winter finch forecast.

  • Sep 28, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,057 Sept. 28, 2025

    On our latest show: an update on Carol Turek’s quest to find and photograph every hummingbird species on the planet. Plus, Mike O’Connor’s advice for a listener with a Wild Turkey problem.

  • Sep 21, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,056 Sept. 21, 2025

    On our latest show (#1,056 Sept. 21): Mike O’Connor with Hawk migration hotspots in the U.S. and Canada; Lindsey Broadhead on a big crane festival in Wisconsin; and an extra-large shorebird on its journey south.

  • Sep 14, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,055 Sept. 14, 2025

    On our latest show: The world’s most dangerous bird; a multiple species audio postcard from southeast Arizona; and saving birds from window collisons.

  • Sep 7, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,054 Sept. 7, 2025

    Our latest show is a live-audience remote broadcast from Audubon Rhode Island’s Raptor Weekend with special guest Master Falconer Greg Martel.

  • Aug 31, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,053 Aug. 31, 2025

    On our latest show: Disc Golf and Birding in a Tennessee state park; Mike O’Connor on under-appreciated birding locales; and Marcia OBara’s accessible birding story.

  • Aug 24, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,052 Aug. 24, 2025

    On our latest show ( #1,052 Aug. 24): An audio postcard from Brittany, France; Mike O’Connor’s advice on keeping your backyard birds healthy; and a bird some say is better seen than heard.

  • Aug 17, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,051 Aug. 17, 2025

    On our latest show: Avian audio Postcards from California and Hungary; early September birding festivals; and a featured sweet singer that will soon be heading to the tropics.

  • Aug 10, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,050 Aug. 10, 2025

    On our latest show: the world’s largest migrating shorebird; saving Hawaiian birds from avian malaria; Mike’s list of best hummingbird-attracting flowers; and an audio postcard from our Talkin’ Birds Garden.

  • Aug 3, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,049 Aug. 3, 2025

    On our latest show: a marsh monster from East Africa (the Shoebill); an audio postcard from the Appalachian Trail; and fascinating (gold)finch facts from Mike O'Connor.

  • Jul 27, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,048 July 27, 2025

    On our latest show: Our biggest backyard bird feeding mistakes; learning about the world’s most abundant swallow; and another reason to take part in Plastic-free July.

  • Jul 20, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,047 July 20, 2025

    On our latest show: A cloud forest audio postcard; a preview of a great urban birding festival; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts about kingbirds.

  • Jul 13, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,046 July 13, 2025

    This week's show features a screech owl audio postcard from New Jersey; bird sightings from Costa Rica; and Mike O'Connor’s thoughts about feeding peanuts to your backyard birds.

  • Jul 6, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,045 July 6, 2025

    On our latest show: The world’s smallest bird; Mike O’Connor with advice for a backyard birder with a finch problem; and Eve Fox with details on the worldwide effort of Plastic-free July.

  • Jun 29, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,044 June 29, 2025

    On our latest show: a favorite interview with a bird tour leader from Alberta, Canada; a featured bird from Europe; and Mike O'Connor's advice on preventing squirrel damage to your bird feeders.

  • Jun 22, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,043 June 22, 2025

    On our latest show: A very birdy audio postcard from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Luke Safford detailing a great upcoming birding festival; and Mike O’Connor sounding off about ants.

  • Jun 15, 2025 · 30 min

    #1,042 June 15, 2025

    On our latest show: The Great name-saying Kiskadee; a Kirtland’s Warbler Audio Postcard; and one woman’s quest to find and photograph all of the world’s hummingbirds.