Talkin' Birds Radio Show
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A live, interactive radio show about birdwatching and conservation. Find listening options at our website: talkinbirds.com/listen
The proposed change to the U.S. Endangered Species Act poses major risks to bird populations.
Here's the American Bird Conservancy's explainer: abcbirds.org/news/esa-pro...
And here's how to comment on the change: www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
#birds #endangered #ESA
Here's the American Bird Conservancy's explainer: abcbirds.org/news/esa-pro...
And here's how to comment on the change: www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
#birds #endangered #ESA
Proposed Endangered Species Act Rule Changes Pose Major Risks to Birds - American Bird Conservancy
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced proposed rules that would severely weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of the most eff...
abcbirds.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The proposed change to the U.S. Endangered Species Act poses major risks to bird populations.
Here's the American Bird Conservancy's explainer: abcbirds.org/news/esa-pro...
And here's how to comment on the change: www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
#birds #endangered #ESA
Here's the American Bird Conservancy's explainer: abcbirds.org/news/esa-pro...
And here's how to comment on the change: www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
#birds #endangered #ESA
We don't often know why a fossilized animal died, but this little bird provides evidence of a story. As if that weren't interesting enough, it's an entirely new species.
#birds #fossils #archeology #dinosaurs
#birds #fossils #archeology #dinosaurs
The fossil bird that choked to death on rocks, and no one knows why
A fossil only tells part of the story. When an animal's body is preserved as a fossil, there are often pieces missing, and even a perfectly preserved body doesn't tell the whole story of how that anim...
phys.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We don't often know why a fossilized animal died, but this little bird provides evidence of a story. As if that weren't interesting enough, it's an entirely new species.
#birds #fossils #archeology #dinosaurs
#birds #fossils #archeology #dinosaurs
On our latest show (#1,067 Dec. 7): Wisdom the Albatross is back and ready to nest at age (at least) 75. Plus, Mike offers thoughts on wandering birds, and the American Bird Conservancy’s Hardy Kern explains how we can help birds survive.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive. #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive. #birds
December 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On our latest show (#1,067 Dec. 7): Wisdom the Albatross is back and ready to nest at age (at least) 75. Plus, Mike offers thoughts on wandering birds, and the American Bird Conservancy’s Hardy Kern explains how we can help birds survive.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive. #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive. #birds
On our next show (#1,067 Dec. 7): Trying to save birds from a cruel fate; a winter finch update; and birds that aren’t where they’re supposed to be. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sun 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/223 #birds
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On our next show (#1,067 Dec. 7): Trying to save birds from a cruel fate; a winter finch update; and birds that aren’t where they’re supposed to be. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sun 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/223 #birds
A new bird species of Tinamou has been discovered in Brazil. Unfortunately, it does not seem to fear humans.
#birds #BrazilBirds
#birds #BrazilBirds
A Rare Bird Just Discovered – But It’s Already Facing the Same Risks as the Dodo
A newly discovered bird could share the same tragic fate as the dodo. Find out what’s threatening its survival.
indiandefencereview.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A new bird species of Tinamou has been discovered in Brazil. Unfortunately, it does not seem to fear humans.
#birds #BrazilBirds
#birds #BrazilBirds
It's time to sign up for your local Christmas Bird Count. This long-running community science project runs December 14 - January 5 every year. Click through for info on how to find your local count, sign up, and access decades' worth of count data.
#birds #CitizenScience #CommunityScience
#birds #CitizenScience #CommunityScience
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
A hemispheric community science program with a century of history behind it.
www.audubon.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It's time to sign up for your local Christmas Bird Count. This long-running community science project runs December 14 - January 5 every year. Click through for info on how to find your local count, sign up, and access decades' worth of count data.
#birds #CitizenScience #CommunityScience
#birds #CitizenScience #CommunityScience
On our latest show (#1,066 Nov. 30): A shiny bird with a bad reputation; Donald Ditzenberger’s expert advice on choosing a spotting scope; and Mike O’Connor on dabbling duck winter romance. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On our latest show (#1,066 Nov. 30): A shiny bird with a bad reputation; Donald Ditzenberger’s expert advice on choosing a spotting scope; and Mike O’Connor on dabbling duck winter romance. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
On our next show (#1,066 Nov. 30): Expert advice on choosing a spotting scope; an audio postcard from the Indigo Trail; and Mike’s thoughts on December duck dalliances.
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or live online (Sun. 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or live online (Sun. 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
On our next show (#1,066 Nov. 30): Expert advice on choosing a spotting scope; an audio postcard from the Indigo Trail; and Mike’s thoughts on December duck dalliances.
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or live online (Sun. 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or live online (Sun. 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Happy Thanksgiving (U.S.) to all our friends. We are so thankful that you're with us -- listening to our show, enjoying birds all over the world, and spreading the word about conservation. You are the reason we do what we do. -- Sincerely, Ray and the Talkin' Birds crew.
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving (U.S.) to all our friends. We are so thankful that you're with us -- listening to our show, enjoying birds all over the world, and spreading the word about conservation. You are the reason we do what we do. -- Sincerely, Ray and the Talkin' Birds crew.
This short article is a crash course in vultures -- their behavior, their biological uniqueness, and their role in the ecosystem. If you think you don't like them, this article might change your mind.
#birds #vultures
#birds #vultures
Why do vultures circle?
Circling vultures aren't waiting for you to die, and seeing them should be a welcome sight because of the benefits they bring, experts say.
www.livescience.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On our latest show (Nov. 23): Towhee vs Towhee Audio Postcards from California; Ohio’s EveryBody Birding Club; and Mike’s advice on a safe topic for your holiday gatherings.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On our latest show (Nov. 23): Towhee vs Towhee Audio Postcards from California; Ohio’s EveryBody Birding Club; and Mike’s advice on a safe topic for your holiday gatherings.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
On our next show (Nov. 23): two types of Towhees from California; ten facts about the Wild Turkey; and special guest Lindsay Slack from the EveryBody Birding Club.
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 am Eastern)
player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 am Eastern)
player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
On our next show (Nov. 23): two types of Towhees from California; ten facts about the Wild Turkey; and special guest Lindsay Slack from the EveryBody Birding Club.
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 am Eastern)
player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 am Eastern)
player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
This fascinating article explains the history of the Los Angeles parrots, a recent discovery, and a possible way they could help other parrots in the future. It's a lengthy read but worth it. Bonus: Great photos of parrots.
#birds #parrots #BirdsOfCalifornia
#birds #parrots #BirdsOfCalifornia
These parrots came to Los Angeles as pets – then went wild. Now scientists are unlocking their mysteries
Once escapees from the pet trade, Los Angeles’s feral parrots have become a vibrant part of city life, and could even aid conservation in their native homelands
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This fascinating article explains the history of the Los Angeles parrots, a recent discovery, and a possible way they could help other parrots in the future. It's a lengthy read but worth it. Bonus: Great photos of parrots.
#birds #parrots #BirdsOfCalifornia
#birds #parrots #BirdsOfCalifornia
On our latest show (Nov. 16): an audio postcard from Western Australia, and a spectacular featured bird from there; plus a revisit with some folks who are making a Washington, D.C. river more friendly to birds and people.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On our latest show (Nov. 16): an audio postcard from Western Australia, and a spectacular featured bird from there; plus a revisit with some folks who are making a Washington, D.C. river more friendly to birds and people.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
On our next show (Nov 16): an avian audio postcard from Western Australia; and a revisit with some folks who are making a D.C. river more friendly to birds and people. Find listening options at talkinbirds.com or listen live on line
(Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
(Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
On our next show (Nov 16): an avian audio postcard from Western Australia; and a revisit with some folks who are making a D.C. river more friendly to birds and people. Find listening options at talkinbirds.com or listen live on line
(Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
(Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Birds are powerful indicators of ecosystem health. Their presence, and the diversity of species present in a given area, can reveal a lot about the state of nature. Audubon’s Bird-Friendliness Index (BFI) builds on this idea.
#birds #biodiversity
#birds #biodiversity
From Chirps to Insights: Measuring Biodiversity with Audubon’s Bird-Friendliness Index
How Audubon’s BFI illuminates biodiversity impacts of nature-based solutions.
www.audubon.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Birds are powerful indicators of ecosystem health. Their presence, and the diversity of species present in a given area, can reveal a lot about the state of nature. Audubon’s Bird-Friendliness Index (BFI) builds on this idea.
#birds #biodiversity
#birds #biodiversity
On our latest show (11/09): A northern Canada Audio Postcard; Project FeederWatch 2025; and fascinating feather facts from Mike O’Connor. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
November 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On our latest show (11/09): A northern Canada Audio Postcard; Project FeederWatch 2025; and fascinating feather facts from Mike O’Connor. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
On our next show (Nov. 9): Backyard birding for science through Project Feeder Watch; a far north audio postcard; and Mike O'Connor on what birds have in common with some lizards. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sun 930am ET): player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
On our next show (Nov. 9): Backyard birding for science through Project Feeder Watch; a far north audio postcard; and Mike O'Connor on what birds have in common with some lizards. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sun 930am ET): player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
Ray's guest on our most recent show (#1,062 Nov. 2) was Jeff Reiter. As promised, here's a link to Jeff's book on the publisher's website. It'd be a great item for gift-giving season or just to read when you're stuck indoors, dreaming of birding.
#birds #birdBooks #birding #birdwatching
#birds #birdBooks #birding #birdwatching
The Best of Words on Birds
The best of Jeff Reiter's "Words on Birds" column, celebrating birds, birding, and birders in Chicagoland and beyond.
eckhartzpress.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Ray's guest on our most recent show (#1,062 Nov. 2) was Jeff Reiter. As promised, here's a link to Jeff's book on the publisher's website. It'd be a great item for gift-giving season or just to read when you're stuck indoors, dreaming of birding.
#birds #birdBooks #birding #birdwatching
#birds #birdBooks #birding #birdwatching
On our latest show (#1,062 Nov. 2): We meet a really big jay from South Texas; hear about Jeff Reiter’s Words on Birds; and address a listener’s question about putting copper discs in your bird bath.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On our latest show (#1,062 Nov. 2): We meet a really big jay from South Texas; hear about Jeff Reiter’s Words on Birds; and address a listener’s question about putting copper discs in your bird bath.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
On our latest show (#1,062 Nov. 2): We meet a really big jay from South Texas; hear about Jeff Reiter’s Words on Birds; and address a listener’s question about putting copper discs in your bird bath. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
November 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
On our latest show (#1,062 Nov. 2): We meet a really big jay from South Texas; hear about Jeff Reiter’s Words on Birds; and address a listener’s question about putting copper discs in your bird bath. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
On our next show (#1,062 Nov. 2): A far northern Ontario audio postcard; and North America’s biggest jay. Listening options at Talkinbirds.com or live on line (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
October 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On our next show (#1,062 Nov. 2): A far northern Ontario audio postcard; and North America’s biggest jay. Listening options at Talkinbirds.com or live on line (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds
While listening to the news about Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, we're signing this petition to help kids here at home. Three major clothing companies need encouragement to stop making kids' clothing with plastic.
We'll provide more info on the hurricane aftermath in a few days.
We'll provide more info on the hurricane aftermath in a few days.
STOP Making Kids' Clothes From Plastic
Polyester is a type of plastic that's made from fossil fuels combined with synthetic chemical additives, some of which are harmful to humans. Polyester clothing also contributes to the growing micropl...
actionnetwork.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
While listening to the news about Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, we're signing this petition to help kids here at home. Three major clothing companies need encouragement to stop making kids' clothing with plastic.
We'll provide more info on the hurricane aftermath in a few days.
We'll provide more info on the hurricane aftermath in a few days.
Project Feederwatch begins November 1 for residents of the US and Canada. This long-running community science project provides a detailed picture of weekly changes in bird distribution -- telling us where birds ARE as well as where they ARE NOT. Join up and help out!
#birds #CitizenScience
#birds #CitizenScience
Homepage - FeederWatch
Turn your love of observing wildlife into new discoveries FeederWatch engages people in observing birds and mammals that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales anywhere in...
feederwatch.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Project Feederwatch begins November 1 for residents of the US and Canada. This long-running community science project provides a detailed picture of weekly changes in bird distribution -- telling us where birds ARE as well as where they ARE NOT. Join up and help out!
#birds #CitizenScience
#birds #CitizenScience
On our latest show (#1,061 Oct. 26): an Audio Postcard from Mississippi, avian observations from Minnesota, and some birds-and-baseball connections.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
October 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On our latest show (#1,061 Oct. 26): an Audio Postcard from Mississippi, avian observations from Minnesota, and some birds-and-baseball connections.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds