KMSU Birding With Batt

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 chic

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 awa

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 B

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 al

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

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 bird

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

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 sp

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

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 let

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

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

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 l

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 b

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

Birding With Batt 05-19=26

May 19, 2026 - Today Al Batt tells us a little bit about parakeets, reminds us of the pleasure in watching birds eat food, and answers a question about worms being an inv

Birding With Batt 05-12-26

May 12, 2026 - In this episode of Birding With Batt, Al tells us about putting out oranges for Orioles, what determines a deer's antler size, and birds are listening for.

Birding With Batt 05-05-26

May 5, 2026 - On today's episode,  Al talks about dandelions, rabbits, and snails.