Talkin' Birds

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#1,108 Sept. 20, 2026

On our latest show: festival news from one of the world’s top ten birdwatching locations; plus, more about how to make our backyards more bird- and wildlife-friendly, and

Sep 20
30 min

#1,107 Sept. 13, 2026

On our latest show: We learn about Audubon Rhode Island’s leading-edge work in sustainable energy and the fight against bird-killing rodenticides. Plus, we meet the wide-

Sep 13
30 min

#1,106 Sept. 6, 2026

On our latest show (#1,106 Sept. 6): Another bird brought back from the brink — in New Zealand this time. Plus, our Freya McGregor’s birding accessibility research, and M

Sep 6
30 min

#1,105 Aug. 30, 2026

On our latest ahow: Mike O’Connor’s hummingbird feeder advice, a bird that may soon have its name changed, and a preview of a big raptor weekend.

Aug 30
30 min

#1,104 Aug. 23, 2026

On our latest show: Hummingbirds drinking fermented nectar; Mike explaining goldfinch behavior; and a Violet-green Swallow singing in San Diego.

Aug 23
30 min

#1,103 Aug. 16, 2026

On our latest show: a crazy-amazing vocalist from Australia, an audio postcard from Alaska; and Mike O'Connor’s thoughts about hummingbird tongues.

Aug 16
30 min

#1,102 Aug. 9, 2026

On our latest show: An audio postcard from South Africa; a bird that eats feathers; and Mike O’Connor’s advice on buying a bird feeder.

Aug 9
30 min

#1,101 Aug. 2, 2026

On our latest show: Twin Sisters from Gaza explain how watching birds help them cope with the horrific conditions there. Plus, the remarkable Sword-billed Hummingbird.

Aug 2
30 min

#1,100 July 26, 2026

On our latest show: We find out why Mike O’Connor has stopped feeding birds (temporarily); we revisit a chat with the great Rosemary Mosco, author of the hilarious Birdin

Jul 26
30 min

#1,099 July 19, 2026

On our latest show: Birds showing up in unexpected places; a new technique for returning Amazon parrots to the wild; and some good peanut talk with Mike O’Connor.

Jul 19
30 min

#1,098 July 12, 2026

On our latest show: The migration champion Red Knot; Mike O’Connor’s birdbath algae experiment; and special guest Johnathan Berard on the problem with plastic (here in Pl

Jul 12
30 min

#1,097 July 5, 2026

On our latest show (#1,097 July 5): New research on how birds find their way; audio postcards from California and Central America; and Mike’s colorful commentary about ba

Jul 5
30 min

#1,096 June 28, 2026

On our latest show: Luke Safford on why Southeast Arizona is a great August destination. Plus, we salute conservation initiatives in Rhode Island, and Mike O’Connor tells

Jun 28
30 min

#1,095 June 21, 2026

On our latest show: Guest Steve Brusatte on his great new book about birds as dinosaurs; more squirrel-stopping advice from Mike O’Connor; and some good news for our Nati

Jun 21
30 min

#1,094 June 14, 2026

On our latest show: Sisterhood Birding (by and for women birders); Mike O’Connor’s advice for when you find a baby bird in your backyard; and an avian audio postcard from

Jun 14
30 min

#1,093 June 7, 2026

Jun 7

#1,092 May 31, 2026

May 31

#1,091 May 24, 2026

On our latest show: Mike O's advice about nest boxes; Spanish for traveling birders and conservationists; and a marvelous member of the Mimidae family.

May 24
30 min

#1,090 May 17, 2026

On our latest show: Rosy Tucker on the magic of Hog Island; David Clapp’s live bird report from Kentucky; and Mike’s musings about mealworms.

May 17
30 min

#1,089 May 10, 2026

On our latest show: Mike O'Connor's advice on keeping your hummers healthy; Tasha Messer on mentoring young birders; and a Plirding (Picking Up litter While Birding) audi

May 10
30 min