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Episodes

20 of 1,281 episodes

Common Mergansers Pushed by the Ice

Time to head south!

00:01:45Nov 7, 2026

The Western Sandpiper’s Winter Migration

These birds travel from Canada to spend their winter in México.

00:01:45Nov 6, 2026

Bird Feeders and Whaling Ships

A sure way to brighten a winter mood.

00:01:45Nov 5, 2026

Spark Bird: Drew Lanham Takes Flight

An ornithologist dreamed of joining the birds in the skies.

00:01:45Nov 4, 2026

How to Help Birds that are Far Away

What can you do to help birds that don’t live where you do?

00:01:39Nov 3, 2026

Calling Ducks Like A Champ

What does it take to win the World Championship Duck Calling Contest?

00:03:06Nov 2, 2026

Chorus Line in the Sky

Sandpipers in elegant formation!

00:01:42Nov 1, 2026

The Vampire Finch

Bwaa-haa-haa! Happy Halloween!

00:01:45Oct 31, 2026

Who’s That Spooky Bird?

A bird sound quiz for the season!

00:01:45Oct 30, 2026

Hovering with Horned Larks

A beautiful bird of the prairies.

00:01:42Oct 29, 2026

Who’s Afraid of Corvids?

Not everyone thinks crows and ravens are spooky!

00:01:45Oct 28, 2026

Sunset Camp Raven

A memorable encounter with poet J. Drew Lanham.

00:01:45Oct 27, 2026

The Whip-poor-will’s Whiskers

What are they for?

00:01:45Oct 26, 2026

Great Horned Owls in the Neighborhood

Listen for these owls duetting, even in urban areas.

00:01:44Oct 25, 2026

Seabirds Drink Salt Water

How can they stand it?

00:01:35Oct 24, 2026

Songbirds Teach Each Other Tricks

Birds can watch each other to learn complex tasks!

00:01:45Oct 23, 2026

The Sound of a Thousand Geese Taking Off at Once

When Snow Geese get together, it gets noisy!

00:01:43Oct 22, 2026

A Bird of Two Colors

Same species, different colors!

00:01:45Oct 21, 2026

At the Escarpment

Meet some of Belize’s amazing birds of prey!

00:01:44Oct 20, 2026

Clean Nestboxes in October

Time to prepare for next year!

00:01:43Oct 19, 2026