On our latest show: Winter survival secrets of the Common Redpoll; a delayed gratification-themed Science Corner report; how best to employ those bird-related holiday gifts; and an Audio Postcard mini-marathon.
#914a Dec. 25, 2022
Our show today is one of our favorites of 2022, with special guest Dr. Christian Rutz talking about his work with tool-making New Caledonian Crows.
#870 Feb. 6, 2022
On our latest show: Dr. Christian Rutz on tool use by New Caledonian Crows; the “Greyhound of the Air” as our Featured Bird; and European Starling advice from backyard bird expert Mike O’Connor.
#716 Feb. 24, 2019
On our latest show: A melanistic mockingbird; a piceous penguin; Sandhill Cranes on the move; and birding by electric bus.
#576 May 22, 2016
On today's show: We learn why "bird-brain" isn't the insult you thought it was. And we meet a beautiful -- but misnamed and under-appreciated -- backyard songbird.