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.
#1,011 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.
#1,006 Oct. 6, 2024
On our latest show: 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.
#875 March 13, 2022
Keeping birds safe in your backyard; the Bat Falcon visits America; and big seeds for little birds — all on our latest show. Guest: Jim Cubie.
#861 Dec. 5, 2021
On Our Latest show: a review of The Complete Birds of the World; an Audio Postcard from Australia; and advice on an easy and effective way to clean your bird feeders.
#800 Oct. 4, 2020
On Our Latest Show (#800 — 10/04): A winter finch forecast, good news about bird song from San Francisco, and our new Make Your Own Swag Contest that could win you a pair of Vortex Razor UHD binoculars.
#493: September 28, 2014
Could be a big year for winter finches and the mysterious Black Rail.
#445: October 20, 2013
The raptors' raptor and a winter finch forecast.
#311: March 20, 2011
We find out how the Veery, and our Mystery Bird, got their names; Mike O'Connor helps a listener with her "devilish" finches; and we offer three examples of why birds and sports don't mix.
#190: November 23, 2008
We learn about a misnamed warbler; we ALMOST stump our listeners in the Mystery Bird Contest; and Mike O'Connor explains what to do if your finches diss your thistle.