Ludwig Part 3
Ludwig the Blue Jay taught Laura a lot of important lessons.
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20 of 260 episodesLudwig the Blue Jay, Part 2
Ludwig, the baby Blue Jay Laura took care of in 1979, taught her all kinds of interesting things.
Ludwig the Blue Jay, Part 1
The Blue Jay is among Laura's top three favorite birds, in large part because of one individual bird.
My Top Ten Favorite Birds
Laura does not have a favorite child, but she does have a favorite bird--the one who feels like part of her immediate family.
Not a very warm welcome
A cold spring can be hard on birds.
You CAN Go Home Again
Laura revisited one of her most beloved places on the planet two weeks ago, and had a lovely time.
Down to the Wire (Time Sensitive)
Duluthians have only 5 days left to sign two petitions to protect a beautiful, beloved park in Duluth.
Whip-poor-will
When Laura was in Ohio earlier this month, she saw roosting whip-poor-wills for the first time in half a century.
NDAs and Our Culture of Secrecy, Part 2: Democracy dies in darkness
Democratic values, and our lives, are damaged when politicians, developers, and corporations keep secrets regarding critical details about p...
NDAs and Our Culture of Secrecy, Part 1: Not All Secrets Are Bad.
Laura never used to be suspicious about secrets because one that she kept as a small child was so very important to her.
An Essay by My Inspirational Mentor
Laura shares an essay written this month by the Michigan State professor who changed her life.
"Anything Can Happen" Day
Birding is wonderful both for its predictability and its unpredictable moments.
Thank You, Horned Larks
One of Laura's most magical experiences in Colorado came about because she tried, and failed, to get pictures of a little flock of Horned La...
The Colors of Everyday Life
Laura just got home from a trip to Colorado and got to thinking about *The Wizard of Oz*.
Harris's Hawk and the Movie "Hamnet"
Agnes's bird in the movie and book, *Hamnet* is specified to be a falcon--a kestrel. But the falcon was portrayed in the movie by a complete...
For the Birds Retrospective, Part 3: Things start to get silly.
Most "For the Birds" programs have been pretty straightforward, but Laura's occasionally done some silly programs.
For the Birds Retrospective Part 2-Radio?!
Laura never imagined doing anything on the radio, until a cataclysmic event made her rush in to fill a vacuum.
For the Birds Retrospective: Part 1, seeking my niche in the Duluth birding community
As "For the Birds" approaches its 40th anniversary next month, Laura's thinking back on what made her start this radio show in the first pla...
OLDIE: Baker's Blue Jay Blend: Not Just for Blue Jays Anymore
Jim Baker discovers the wonder of chickadees!
OLDIE: Baker's Blue Jay Video Games
This was from a December sometime in the 90s.