The king of ducks and birds in music.
#418: April 14, 2013
We ask the question: Was Beethoven a birdwatcher? Plus, four trilled birds, and the one and only Passarella.
#406: January 20, 2013
Let's Ask Mike—live from Key West. Plus, we meet Bubo virginianus and learn about a very special bird-themed concert.
#384: August 19, 2012
Starling sings Mozart—and we take the pledge!
#350: December 25, 2011
We feature beautiful holiday music along with short poems and readings about birds by Ray and by the great humorist Ogden Nash.
#270: June 6, 2010
We examine the decline, and recovery, and decline again of the Brown Pelican. Also, the "sewing machine" appears as our Mystery Bird; and Mike O'Connor answers a question about Midnight Mockingbird music.
#86: November 26, 2006
"Mister Meadowlark" is featured (both the bird and the vintage Bing Crosby song!); we offer some interesting website connections; and we report some good news about a bird known as the "Bonecrusher."