Talkin' Birds
Science Podcasts
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...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@talkinbirds
Language:
English
Contact:
(617) 549-2017
Website:
http://www.talkinbirds.com/
Email:
ray@talkinbirds.com
Episodes
#1,083 Mar. 29, 2026
3/29/2026
On our latest show: The Wild Seed Project’s Emily Baisden as Gardening for Birds Month special guest; a tiny owl from the deep Southwest; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts about cage feeders.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,082 Mar. 22, 2026
3/22/2026
On out latest show: Early Spring Audio Postcards from Minnesota and South Carolina; Mike O’Connor’s report on his visit to Congaree National Park; and a Science Corner report on birds’ nest color preferences.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,081 Mar. 15, 2026
3/15/2026
On our latest show: Conservation Scientist Desirée Narango explains why preserving the bird;insect/plant food web is so important for our gardens; plus, we get an Audio Postcard from an English castle, and a report from Mike O’Connor on birds of Key West.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,080 Mar. 8, 2026
3/8/2026
On our latest show: Gardening for Birds Month continues with sustainable gardening expert Edwina von Gal, and Week 2 of our Name the Takin’ Birds Garden Frog contest.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,079 Mar. 1, 2026
3/1/2026
On our latest show: Colorado Master Gardener Kaitlyn Parkins on gardening with native plants; Cape Cod’s Mike O’Connor on enhancing your backyard bird experience; and the unveiling of our Name the Tatlkin’ Birds Garden Frog contest.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,078 Feb. 22, 2026
2/22/2026
On our latest show: a cool audio postcard from New Zealand; plans for an exciting statewide birding trail in Georgia; and Mike O’Connor’s thoughts on American Robins in winter.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,077 Feb. 15, 2026
2/15/2026
On our latest show: We meet a torrent-taming duck; Mike weighs in on Angel Wing syndrome; and we hear the pro side of the Barred Owl culling debate.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,076 Feb. 8, 2026
2/8/2026
On our latest show: The Great Backyard Bird Count; the silky star of the southwest; and Mike O’Connor on the Birdman Cult of Easter Island.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,075 Feb. 1, 2026
2/1/2026
On our latest show: Susan Bonfield on the partnership to save our hummingbirds; Freya McGregor’s second audio postcard from Australia; and Mike O’Connor’s Short-eared Owl observations.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,074 Jan. 25, 2026
1/25/2026
On our latest show: Animal Wellness Action’s Wayne Pacelle explains his group opposition to a plan to cull Barred Owls to save Spotted Owls. Plus, a featured bird from South Florida, and an audio postcard from Australia.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,073 Jan. 18, 2026
1/18/2026
On our latest show: How woodpeckers can do what they do; the story of the “Plunging Goose;” and Mike’s thoughts about hummingbirds enduring northern winters.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,072 Jan. 11, 2026
1/11/2026
On our latest show: A preview of a big birding festival; a salute to an Audubon chapter’s 100th Anniversary; and Mike O’Connor’s advice on feeding birds during snowstorms
Duration:00:30:00
#1,071 Jan. 4, 2026
1/11/2026
Duration:00:30:00
#1,071 Jan. 4, 2026
1/4/2026
On our latest show: special guest Ryan Goldberg on his terrific new book, Bird City: Adventures in New York’s Urban Wilds Plus, backyard birding expert Mike O’Connor with some backyard suet substitution ideas.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,070 Dec. 28, 2025
12/28/2025
On our latest show: The Five Forests of Central America, and their importance for birds: Mike O’Connor’s thoughts about bird lists and journals; and an Audio Postcard from a San Diego Bird and Butterfly Garden.
Duration:00:29:58
#1,069 Dec. 21, 2025
12/21/2025
On our latest show (#1,069 Dec. 21): The five Kiwi species of New Zealand; Mike O’Connor on mixed winter bird flocks; and Freya McGregor on how she’s helping make birding accessible to all.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,068 Dec. 14, 2025
12/14/2025
On our latest show: How birds can coexist with wind turbines, and Mike’s gift-giving ideas for bird lovers.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,067 Dec. 7, 2025
12/7/2025
On our latest show -- the American Bird Conservancy’s Hardy Kern explains the threats to the Endangered Species Act — and what we can do to protect it. Plus, we feature a bird from down south that visited New England last week — and Mike O’Connor offers some thoughts on such unexpected bird wanderings.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,066 Nov. 30, 2025
11/30/2025
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 a Mike O’Connor segment on dabbling duck winter romance.
Duration:00:30:00
#1,065 Nov. 23, 2025
11/23/2025
On our latest show: Towhee vs Towhee Audio Postcards from California; Ohio’s EveryBody Birding Club; and Mike’s advice for a topic that won’t cause trouble at your family holiday gatherings.
Duration:00:30:00