King of the Eiders—and are Bluebirds nesting in winter?
#372: May 27, 2012
Author, artist, and naturalist Julie Zickefoose joins us to talk about her wonderful new book, "The Bluebird Effect." And we meet the shorebird that nests in trees.
#324: June 26, 2011
We'll learn how to do a perfect bird imitation—by banging two rocks together. Also, Mike O'Connor helps a listener with a nest problem, and we almost stump our callers in our Mystery Bird Contest.
#253: February 7, 2010
Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo co-hosts and we talk about wintering catbirds, Snowy Owls, Harlequin Ducks, and King Eiders. And Mike O'Connor questions a listener's theory about February-nesting bluebirds.
#252: January 31, 2010
We learn about the bird that nests in the depth of winter; Mike O'Connor talks about vultures and possums; and we almost stump listeners in our Mystery Bird Contest.
#182: September 28, 2008
A familiar-sounding Mystery Bird fools a number of callers; we hear the lament of the House Finch; and Mike O'Connor tackles a legal question about collecting birds' nests.
#140: December 9, 2007
We know cats are bad news for birds, but how about dogs? And, should birds line their nests with...fiberglass insulation?
#127: September 9, 2007
Birding guru (and Red-Footed Falcon discoverer) Vern Laux tells us about a huge incursion of Purple Finches and Red-breasted Nuthatches...and why you might want to put up more feeders this fall. And we learn that the Sandhill Crane has established a new nesting location.
#122: August 5, 2007
"Jim" is a game show contestant as we present our Featured Feathered Friend; we stump all of our Mystery Bird callers; and Mike O'Connor advises a listener about preserving an aging nest box.