We're wowed by the traveling exploits of a certain shorebird; Dr. Jeff Wells joins us to talk about his important new book; and we stump our callers on the Mystery Bird Contest (and forget to reveal its identity—we'll do so in the next episode!).
#152: March 2, 2008
We enter the world of the Great Grey Owl through the poetry of John Caddy; we learn about some amazing dove behavior; and Mike O'Connor dispenses some advice to a finch-deprived listener.
#151: February 24, 2008
We learn some remarkable things about the Solitary Sandpiper; Mike O'Connor explains why a House Sparrow emptied an entire feeder without eating anything; and we hear about some great options for handicapped birders.
#150: February 17, 2008
We learn about the "symbol of the wild north," and we solve mysteries about a loner bird...and a lonely birdbath.
#149: February 10, 2008
William Cullen Bryant helps us with our Featured Feathered Friend; a special guest tells us about an amazing new system for watching nighttime bird migration; and Mike O'Connor tells a listener why he doesn't see birds on weekdays!
#148: February 3, 2008
We learn the truth about Carduelis Pinus; we hear from a silly-sounding Mystery Bird; and Mike O'Connor offers advice on getting rid of a bird.
#147: January 27, 2008
We hear about a bird that avoids injury through built-in airbags; Mass. Audubon's John Galluzzo joins us in studio; and Mike O'Connor offers some good winter backyard bird advice.
#146: January 20, 2008
We hear from bird song expert Don Kroodsma, with music inspired by birds; and Mike O'Connor recommends preparing suet at home...NOT!
#145: January 13, 2008
We present a swimming "turkey," an effervescent pipsqueak, and a discussion about fly paper!
#144: January 6, 2008
We learn about one of Eastern America's favorite birds; we come REALLY close to stumping our listeners on the Mystery Bird Contest; and Mike offers some advice on attracting winter finches.
#143: December 30, 2007
We wax poetic about a visitor from the north; a tiny brown Mystery Bird nearly stumps our listeners; and Mike O'Connor explains how a little tray can solve a critter problem.
#142: December 23, 2007
We present a bird with a "red beret and a black goatee." We also welcome a special guest, and we recount the mysteries surrounding the Red Crossbill.
#141: December 16, 2007
We learn about a songbird that behaves like a raptor, and a tropical bird that can moonwalk better than Michael Jackson!
#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?
#139: December 2, 2007
We "construct" a Featured Feathered Friend," present a Mystery Bird that gets its name from its call, and get some bird feeding advice from our man Mike O'Connor.
#138: November 25, 2007
Ornithologist Marshall Iliff talks about western hummingbirds wintering in New England; and he explains why the Red Crossbill may soon be "split" into several species.
#137: November 18, 2007
We hear that an item in your desk drawer could prevent bird window crashes. Ray waxes nostalgic about birding in the snow, and Mike O'Connor talks about another southern bird that may be moving north.
#136: November 11, 2007
We learn why New Englanders are being encouraged to put out hummingbird feeders...now! Also, we hear a bird that sounds like a motorboat, and Mike O'Connor tells us what he thinks about attracting birds with cranberries.
#135: November 4, 2007
We find out why our beautiful Mystery Bird doesn't sing; we learn about a bird that's not as big as it looks; and Mike O'Connor offers some tips on caring for your...dead trees.
#134: October 28, 2007
We start with a scary—and amazing—Featured Feathered Friend. We present a Mystery Bird that sounds like a chipmunk, and hear from a listener about why you might want to put red squares on the side of your house!