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, al…
The Talkin' Birds podcast is an absolute delight for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Hosted by Ray Brown, this show offers a perfect blend of humor and educational content that keeps listeners engaged and entertained. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, Talkin' Birds has something for everyone.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to provide great information to birdwatchers at any level. The guests on the show offer valuable insights and expertise, covering a wide range of topics related to birds, nature, conservation, and travel. The chats between Ray Brown and his guests are always interesting and informative, leaving listeners with new knowledge about their favorite feathered friends.
Another standout feature of Talkin' Birds is its lively and engaging format. The show packs a lot into each episode, delivering a mix of interviews, news updates, bird identification challenges, and even humorous segments. This variety ensures that every episode is fresh and unpredictable – you never know what's coming next! It's perfect for listening in the car or while doing housework.
While there are countless positives to Talkin' Birds, it can be challenging to find any negative aspects. However, some listeners may feel that the show occasionally moves too quickly through different topics due to time constraints. Given that each episode typically lasts around 30 minutes, there may not always be enough time to dive deep into certain subjects. Nonetheless, the podcast strikes a good balance between covering various topics within its time frame.
In conclusion, Talkin' Birds is an absolute gem of a podcast for anyone interested in birds and nature. With its informative content, entertaining format, and likable host Ray Brown at the helm, it's no wonder why this podcast has such a dedicated fanbase. Whether you're just starting out as a birder or have been watching birds for years, you won't want to miss an episode of Talkin' Birds – it's like spending time with a knowledgeable and witty friend who shares your passion for the avian world.
On our latest show: A very birdy audio postcard from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Luke Safford detailing a great upcoming birding festival; and Mike O'Connor sounding off about ants.
On our latest show: The Great name-saying Kiskadee; a Kirtland's Warbler Audio Postcard; and one woman's quest to find and photograph all of the world's hummingbirds.
On our latest show: the very funny Rosemary Mosco; the very fast White-throated Needletail; and the very exciting Make Your Own Swag contest.
On our latest show: living legend author and tour guide Peter Alden; audio postcards from Texas and Vermont; and what might be the world's most beautiful bird.
On our latest show: Listener audio postcards from Florida, Massachusetts, and Ohio; plus, fascinating flamingo facts from the Talkin' Birds Science Corner (new research from UC Berkeley).
On our latest show: An audio postcard from South Australia; hummingbird feeder advice from Cape Cod (via Mike O'Connor); and the joys of cemetery birding with Danielle Belleny.
On our latest show: Danae Wolfe offers tips on bringing nature into your yard; Mike O'Connor exposes the problems with puddles; and we listen to an audio postcsrd from a class of young birders in Iowa.
On our latest show: Mike O'Connor's advice on finding birds; news about Campus Audubon Chapters; and a visit with a most melodic avian songster.
On our latest show: a Tri-colored audio postcard from San Diego; a revisit to a Birds of Hawaii project; and Mike's answer to a question about the feisty House Wren.
On our latest show: Making our National Parks more beautiful with TrashBlitz ‘25. 5 Gyres' Nick Kemble explains. Plus, we meet the Goldilocks bird; and Mike O'Connor talks about a favorite topic: egg shells.
On our latest show: An audio postcard from the Colombian Andes; a visit with “Seabird Sue”; Mike O'Connor's Tale of Two Warblers; and the return of The Real James Bond.
On our latest show: an audio postcard from the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies; a guest from Colorado talking about an insecticide threat to birds and bees; and Mike O'Connor's advice on keeping your seed dry.
On our latest show: An Osprey welcomes (or tolerates?) a House Sparrow family; Freya McGregor sends a Kookaburra Audio Postcard from Australia; and we get an update on the first-ever Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon from Martha Steele and Jerry Berrier.
On our latest show (#1,029 March 16): World Sparrow Day; an Acorn Woodpecker Audio Postcard; and the International Pellet Count citizen science project. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
On our latest show (#1,028 Mar. 9): An Audio Postcard from Key West, Florida; advice about pet fur and bird nests; and a hawk that acts like a heron. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
On our latest show: Fright molt explained; birding's Biggest Week; and a true harbinger of spring.
On our latest show: Rosy Tucker tells us about the marvelous Hog Island Audubon Camp; Mike O'Connor offers an update on why birds rotate their eggs; and we meet the cold-defying Gray-headed Chickadee.
On our latest show: World Migratory Bird Day; an audio postcard from Tennessee; and advice for pigeon problems.
On our latest show: a live Whooping Crane report, and a homemade suet recipe from David Clapp; and advice concerning pet fur and nesting birds from Mike O'Connor.
On our latest show: the silently gliding Short-eared Owl; Mike's advice on helping birds find your feeders; and the first-ever Blind Birders Bird-a-Thon.
On our latest show: a bird that fits right in with the big snowfalls in unlikely places; a Science Corner report on birds communicating during nighttime migration flights; and Mike's explainer about mixed flocks.
Here's our sort of mid-January installment with a guest making us think we shouldn't complain about the temperatures around here -- she's in Denver, where it was 3-below this morning. On our latest show: We meet the “Chick Chick” from way up north; we learn about what plastic pellets are doing to our oceans; and we get Mike's advice for your backyard suet plans.
On our latest show: A rare sighting in an Audio Postcard from Arkansas; a preview of the big San Diego Bird Festival; and Mike O'Connor's thoughts about hummingbirds up north in January.
On our latest show (#1,019 Jan. 5): an audio postcard from the Columbian Amazon; an important Wood Thrush tracking project; and Mike O'Connor's thoughts on the European Starling.
On our latest show (#1,018 Dec. 29): Part Two of Scott McMorrow's shorebird survey audio postcard from California; Alberta birding guide, Ariane Inman, as our special guest; and a backyard New Year's Resolution idea from Mike O'Connor.
On our latest show (#/1,017 Dec. 22): Birding as therapy in combating disease, with author Robert Bell; a vegetarian alternative to beef suet, with Mike O'Connor; and new status for the Bald Eagle, courtesy of the U.S. Congress.
On our latest show: A Great Horned Owl Audio Postcard from Mike O'Connor's backyard; Mike's favorite birds to keep him company when he moves to a remote island; and North America's biggest hawk.
On our latest show: Wisdom the Albatross does it again; Freya McGregor creates a new way to make birding accessible to all; and we visit the land of the tumblin' tumbleweed to meet our Featured Feathered Friend.
On our latest show: Sandhill Cranes in Arizona; expert binocular and scope advice; and the story of an eagle poacher who's on his way to jail.
On our latest show, Maddie Carr describes how she met the birding goals of her eight-year-old self, and Mike O'Connor weighs in on a backyard bird dispute. Plus, we meet the Eurasian Eagle-owl, and the Red-billed Chough.
On our latest show: Birding by Ear with Donna Posont; listening to the beautiful Lawrence's Goldfinch; and talkin' turkey with Mike O'Connor.
On our latest show: a listener audio postcard from New Zealand; Stokes Guide to Finches co-author Matt Young; and Northern Cardinal thoughts from our Mike O'Connor.
On our latest show: Listener Audio Postcards from Wisconsin and Belize; a Science Corner report on bird behavior; and Mike O'Connor reveals a surprising feeder bird stat.
On our latest show, we listen to an Acorn Woodpecker audio postcard from California; feature a rare visitor also in the Golden State; and talk with a couple of river heroes from Washington, DC.
On our latest show: our special guest, Hawaiian avian biologist Bret Nainoa Mossman tells us about his worldwide quest to honor extinct Hawaiian birds, and, ultimately, to save existing threatened birds. Plus, Mike O'Connor talks about hawks falling silent; and we listen to an audio postcard from the famous Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On our latest show: Good birding news from Chicago; avian audio postcards from Florida and Wisconsin; and the rebirth of a great birding magazine.
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.
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.
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.
On our latest show: A new plan to save species from extinction; The “Hot Rock” sparrow; and hummingbird feeding fact and fiction.
On our latest show: a salute to the mighty kingbirds; how hummingbirds avoid collisions; and good news and bad news as we wrap up Plastic-free July.
On today's show: Avian Audio Postcards from New York and California; a summer birding essay from Minnesota; and special Plastic-free July guest, Dana Ripper from the Missouri River Bird Observatory and BeyondPlastics.org.
On our latest show: We listen to Mexican Jays, Great-tailed Grackles and Lesser Goldfinches; Mike O'Connor talks about the plucky (and polygynous) House Wren; and Highland Electric Fleet's Amy McGuire tells us how her company is helping to clean up toxic pollution-spewing school buses.
On our latest show, we revisit how to create a Homegrown National Park, with Doug Tallamy; we hear some cool birds from Oregon and British Columbia; we get oriole-feeding advice from Mike O'Connor; and we celebrate the start of Plastic-free July.
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