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Foundational Feeding

Brian dives into Foundational Feeding, the single feeder that can make or break your entire backyard bird-feeding setup. He explores what makes a feeder a true "Grand Cen

Feather Health with FeatherPro

Discover why feather health begins with proper nutrition. Brian is joined by Amy Nepsa and Gale Jacoby of the Yorba Linda and Riverside, CA, WBU stores to explore how sea

(Encore) Don't Stop Now! Perks of Summer Feeding

Some people choose to not feed in the summer, but what are they missing? A whole lot it turns out. John and Brian make a case for helping your birds by providing key supp

(Encore) Hummingbirds: It's All About Moms!

John and Brian discuss the best bird mom ever. Hummingbird moms are arguably some of the toughest ladies out there. With all the odds stacked against them, we should cele

(Encore) Habitat: Can You Really Make a Difference

Habitat, habitat, habitat! That’s right, there’s more to learn about our own little natural parks we call our backyards. John and Brian share exciting new research on jus

(Encore) Spectacular Spring Species

Spring is almost here, and you know what that means! New feathered visitors will be arriving soon. Do you have the right foods and features to bring in the most variety o

Backyard Birds Revealed

What really happens at the feeder? Brian sits down with award-winning wildlife photographers and filmmakers Tim & Russell Laman to talk about Backyard Birds Revealed, a W

Winter SuperBlend. A Winter Lifeline.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Holly Merker, co-author of Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul and co-host of The Mindful Birding Podcast. Listen to this encor

Invitation to Traditions

In this episode, Brian explores how to make bird feeding and bird watching a cherished holiday tradition with bestselling author and nature advocate, Amy Tan. Amy shares

What's the Word on Winter Finches

Will irrupting birds visit your backyard this winter? Who is already on the move and who can you expect to see? Join Brian and special guest Matt Young from the Finch Res

Window to the World: Keeping Birds Safe

What does the number '1 billion' have to do with birds, fall migration, and your backyard? Sadly, up to a billion birds die each year from window collisions, but there’s

Squirrels: Love 'em or Loathe 'em

Squirrels – do you love them or loathe them? If you have trees nearby, chances are you have squirrels. In this encore episode, John and Brian take a different look at our

Practicing What We Preach

John Schaust returns to critique Brian’s yard (a call-back to ep 50). Does he practice what he preaches? Plus, we catch up with our retired co-host on owl banding, advent

Golden Guide to Goldfinches

How many goldfinch species can be attracted to your yard? Brian is joined by two WBU store owners (Dripping Springs, TX & Ventura, CA) to talk goldfinches and their diffe

Seasonally Savvy Summer

Being seasonally savvy in summer means fewer feeders can be ok, but the key is foundational feeding. Brian explains the benefits of a foundational feeder and food in summ

Simple Steps to Saving the Song Birds

Have you heard song birds are in trouble? As stewards of our own space, we’ve never been more empowered to make a difference to help save the song birds. Brian shares som

Native Plant Program & Perks

Does it matter where you source your native plants? It turns out—yes, it does. Brian is joined by Mary Phillips, Head of Habitat/Native Plant Impact & Certifications for

The More the Merrier

How many bird species visit your yard? Brian shares that now is the perfect time to prepare to attract more bird species to your yard and how it will enhance your enjoyme

GBBC & Bird ID

Brian is joined by special guest, Becca Rodomsky-Bish, leader of the Great Backyard Bird Count at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Together, they explore how you can have fun

Winter Survival Tips for You & Your Birds

Brian is joined by special guest Holly Merker, co-author of Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul and co-host of The Mindful Birding Podcast. Listen in to learn how