Talkin' Birds

Ray Brown

Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds is a call-in show of entertaining conversation about wild birds -- attracting them to your back yard, identifying them, feeding them, and learning more about them along the way. Every week, we have contests for prizes like bird feeders and other great bird-related stuff, along with expert guests. So, whether you're an experienced birder, or you're new to birding, listen in, and be part of the show by calling in with a question, sharing some information or observations, or trying for one of our prizes. It's birdwatching--in the backyard and beyond.

  • 30 minutes
    #1,020 Jan. 12, 2025
    On our latest show: A rare sighting in an Audio Postcard from Arkansas; a preview of the big San Diego Bird Festival; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts about hummingbirds up north in January.
    12 January 2025, 4:59 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,019 Jan. 5, 2025
    On our latest show (#1,019 Jan. 5): an audio postcard from the Columbian Amazon; an important Wood Thrush tracking project; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts on the European Starling.
    5 January 2025, 4:34 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,018 Dec. 29, 2024
    On our latest show (#1,018 Dec. 29): Part Two of Scott McMorrow's shorebird survey audio postcard from California; Alberta birding guide, Ariane Inman, as our special guest; and a backyard New Year's Resolution idea from Mike O'Connor.
    29 December 2024, 4:54 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,017 Dec. 22, 2024
    On our latest show (#/1,017 Dec. 22): Birding as therapy in combating disease, with author Robert Bell; a vegetarian alternative to beef suet, with Mike O’Connor; and new status for the Bald Eagle, courtesy of the U.S. Congress. 
    22 December 2024, 4:12 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,016 Dec. 15, 2024
    On our latest show: A Great Horned Owl Audio Postcard from Mike O’Connor’s backyard; Mike’s favorite birds to keep him company when he moves to a remote island; and North America’s biggest hawk.
    15 December 2024, 4:47 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,015 Dec. 8, 2024
    On our latest show: Wisdom the Albatross does it again; Freya McGregor creates a new way to make birding accessible to all; and we visit the land of the tumblin’ tumbleweed to meet our Featured Feathered Friend.
    8 December 2024, 4:52 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,014 Dec. 1, 2024
    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 December 2024, 4:34 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,013 Nov. 24, 2024
    On our latest show, Maddie Carr describes how she met the birding goals of her eight-year-old self, and Mike O’Connor weighs in on a backyard bird dispute. Plus, we meet the Eurasian Eagle-owl, and the Red-billed Chough.
    24 November 2024, 4:23 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,012 Nov. 17, 2024
    On our latest show: Birding by Ear with Donna Posont; listening to the beautiful Lawrence’s Goldfinch; and talkin’ turkey with Mike O’Connor.
    17 November 2024, 4:40 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #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.
    10 November 2024, 4:51 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,010 Nov. 3, 2024
    On our latest show: Listener Audio Postcards from Wisconsin and Belize; a Science Corner report on bird behavior; and Mike O’Connor reveals a surprising feeder bird stat. 
    3 November 2024, 5:03 pm
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