Talkin' Birds

#1,021 Jan. 19, 2025

On our latest show: We meet the “Chick Chick” from way up north; we learn about what plastic pellets are doing to our oceans; and we get Mike’s advice for your backyard suet plans.

#1,020 Jan. 12, 2025

On our latest show: A rare sighting in an Audio Postcard from Arkansas; a preview of the big San Diego Bird Festival; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts about hummingbirds up north in January.

#1,019 Jan. 5, 2025

On our latest show (#1,019 Jan. 5): an audio postcard from the Columbian Amazon; an important Wood Thrush tracking project; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts on the European Starling.

#1,018 Dec. 29, 2024

On our latest show (#1,018 Dec. 29): Part Two of Scott McMorrow's shorebird audio postcard from California; Alberta birding guide, Ariane Inman, as our special guest; and a backyard New Year's Resolution idea from Mike O'Connor.

#1,017 Dec. 22, 2024

On our latest show (#/1,017 Dec. 22): Birding as therapy in combating disease, with author Robert Bell; a vegetarian alternative to beef suet, with Mike O’Connor; and new status for the Bald Eagle, courtesy of the U.S. Congress. 

#1,016 Dec. 15, 2024

On our latest show: A Great Horned Owl Audio Postcard from Mike O’Connor’s backyard; Mike’s favorite birds to keep him company when he moves to a remote island; and North America’s biggest hawk.

#1,015 Dec. 8, 2024

On our latest show: Wisdom the Albatross does it again; Freya McGregor creates a new way to make birding accessible to all; and we visit the land of the tumblin’ tumbleweed to meet our Featured Feathered Friend.

#1,014 Dec. 1, 2024

On our latest show: Sandhill Cranes in Arizona; expert binocular and scope advice; and the story of an eagle poacher who’s on his way to jail.

#1,013 Nov. 24, 2024

On our latest show, Maddie Carr describes how she met the birding goals of her eight-year -old self, and Mike O’Connor weighs in on a backyard bird dispute. Plus, we meet the Eurasian Eagle-owl, and the Red-billed Chough.

#1,012 Nov. 17, 2024

On our latest show: Birding by Ear with Donna Posont; listening to the beautiful Lawrence’s Goldfinch; and talkin’ turkey with Mike O’Connor.

#1,011 Nov. 10, 2024

On our latest show: a listener audio postcard from New Zealand; Stokes Guide to Finches co-author Matt Young; and Northern Cardinal thoughts from our Mike O’Connor.

#1,010 Nov. 3, 2024

On our latest show: Listener Audio Postcards from Wisconsin and Belize; a Science Corner report on bird behavior; and Mike O’Connor reveals a surprising feeder bird stat. 

#1,009 Oct. 27, 2024

On our latest show, we listen to an Acorn Woodpecker audio postcard from California; feature a rare visitor also in the Golden State; and talk with a couple of river heroes from Washington, DC.

#1,008 Oct. 20, 2024

On our latest show: our special guest, Hawaiian avian biologist Bret Nainoa Mossman tells us about his worldwide to quest to honor extinct Hawaiian birds, and, ultimately, to save existing threatened birds. Plus, Mike O’Connor talks about hawks falling silent; and we listen to an audio postcard from

#1,007 Oct. 13, 2024

On our latest show: An Iowa teacher helps grade 1 through 7 learn about birds and conservation; Mike O’Connor explains what that bird bill-wiping thing is all about; and we hear some October outdoor observations from our friend Al Batt.

#1,006 Oct. 6, 2024

On our latest show (#1,006 Oct. 6): A kingfisher saved from extinction; Grant Sizemore on keeping cats indoors to save birds — and cats; and Mike O’Connor with a review of this year’s winter finch forecast.

#1,005 Sept. 29, 2024

On our latest show, we listen to Great Horned Owls from Colorado, a skulking sparrow from the southeast, and our Freya McGregor on how she keeps birds from crashing into her windows.

#1,004 Sept. 22, 2024

On our latest show: A healing avian audio postcard from Atlanta; how birds’ feathers help deal with city pollutants; and more bird myths shattered by our Mike O’Connor.

#1,003 Sept. 15, 2024

#1,002 Sept. 8, 2024

On our latest show: Birding in the city — and in community gardens; how the steamer ducks got their name; and Wood Storks spreading their wings — and flying north.