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
    #1,007 Oct. 13, 2024
    On our latest show: An Iowa teacher helps grade 1 through 7 learn about birds and conservation; Mike O’Connor explains what that bird bill-wiping thing is all about; and we hear some October outdoor observations from our friend Al Batt.
    13 October 2024, 4:39 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,006 Oct. 6, 2024
    On our latest show (#1,006 Oct. 6): 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.
    6 October 2024, 4:04 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,005 Sept. 29, 2024
    On our latest show, we listen to Great Horned Owls from Colorado, a skulking sparrow from the southeast, and our Freya McGregor on how she keeps birds from crashing into her windows.
    29 September 2024, 4:45 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,004 Sept. 22, 2024
    On our latest show: A healing avian audio postcard from Atlanta; how birds’ feathers help deal with city pollutants; and more bird myths shattered by our Mike O’Connor.
    22 September 2024, 4:48 pm
  • #1,003 Sept. 15, 2024
    15 September 2024, 3:40 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,002 Sept. 8, 2024
    On our latest show: Birding in the city — and in community gardens; how the steamer ducks got their name; and Wood Storks spreading their wings — and flying north.
    8 September 2024, 4:42 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,001 Sept. 1, 2024
    On our latest show: Good birding news from Chicago; avian audio postcards from Florida and Wisconsin; and the rebirth of a great birding magazine.
    1 September 2024, 3:43 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #1,000 Aug. 25, 2024
    On our latest show (#1,000!): We hear memorable bird experience stories from Mike O’Connor, David Clapp, and our Talkin’ Birds team members. Plus, we learn fascinating facts about the Mountain Chickadee, and we listen to an audio postcard from the Ecuadoran rainforest.
    25 August 2024, 4:41 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #999 Aug. 18, 2024
    On our latest show: We talk with Jennifer Ackerman about her newest book and NY Times Best Seller: What An Owl Knows. Plus, we hear some great audio postcards from Arizona and New Hampshire; and Mike explains where all the birds have gone this month.
    18 August 2024, 3:17 pm
  • 30 minutes
    #998 Aug. 11, 2024
    On our latest show (#998 Aug. 11): fledgling chickadees in Maine; a fight over Florida’s state bird; Mike O’Connor reveals some surprises about goldfinch behavior; and Matthew Metz talks about EVs in urban areas.
    11 August 2024, 4:56 pm
  • 30 minutes
    ##997 Aug. 4, 2024
    On our latest show: A new plan to save species from extinction; The “Hot Rock” sparrow; and hummingbird feeding fact and fiction.
    4 August 2024, 3:53 pm
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