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Talkin" Birds

Ray Brown"s Talkin" Birds

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

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#1,110 Oct. 4, 2026

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2026/10/04

On our latest show: Pulitzer Prize nominee Scott Weidensaul on his great new book, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet. Plus, Mike O’Connor talks winter finches, and we meet the elusive Black Rail.

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#1,109 Sept. 27, 2026

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2026/09/27

On our latest show: bird and conservation perspectives from Central America, Chicago, and Cape Cod.

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#1,108 Sept. 20, 2026

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2026/09/20

On our latest show: festival news from one of the world’s top ten birdwatching locations; plus, more about how to make our backyards more bird- and wildlife-friendly, and a surprising parrot relative.

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#1,107 Sept. 13, 2026

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2026/09/13

On our latest show: We learn about Audubon Rhode Island’s leading-edge work in sustainable energy and the fight against bird-killing rodenticides. Plus, we meet the wide-ranging White-tailed Hawk.

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#1,106 Sept. 6, 2026

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2026/09/06

On our latest show (#1,106 Sept. 6): Another bird brought back from the brink — in New Zealand this time. Plus, our Freya McGregor’s birding accessibility research, and Mike O’Connor vs. meal moths. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

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#1,105 Aug. 30, 2026

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2026/08/30

On our latest ahow: Mike O’Connor’s hummingbird feeder advice, a bird that may soon have its name changed, and a preview of a big raptor weekend.

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#1,194 Aug. 23, 2026

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2026/08/23

On our latest show: Hummingbirds drinking fermented nectar; Mike explaining goldfinch behavior; and a Violet-green Swallow singing in San Diego.

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#1,103 Aug. 16, 2026

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2026/08/16

On our latest show: a crazy-amazing vocalist from Australia, an audio postcard from Alaska; and Mike O'Connor’s thoughts about hummingbird tongues.

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#1,102 Aug. 9, 2026

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2026/08/09

On our latest show: An audio postcard from South Africa; a bird that eats feathers; and Mike O’Connor’s advice on buying a bird feeder.

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#1,101 Aug. 2, 2026

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2026/08/02

On our latest show: Twin Sisters from Gaza explain how watching birds help them cope with the horrific conditions there. Plus, the remarkable Sword-billed Hummingbird.

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#1,100 July 26, 2026

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2026/07/26

On our latest show: We find out why Mike O’Connor has stopped feeding birds (temporarily); we revisit a chat with the great Rosemary Mosco, author of the hilarious Birding Dictionary; and we meet the l-o-o-o-o-ng-toed Northern Jacana.

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#1,099 July 19, 2026

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2026/07/19

On our latest show: Birds showing up in unexpected places; a new technique for returning Amazon parrots to the wild; and some good peanut talk with Mike O’Connor.

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#1,098 July 12, 2026

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2026/07/12

On our latest show: The migration champion Red Knot; Mike O’Connor’s birdbath algae experiment; and special guest Johnathan Berard on the problem with plastic (here in Plastic-free July).

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#1,097 July 5, 2026

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2026/07/05

On our latest show (#1,097 July 5): New research on how birds find their way; audio postcards from California and Central America; and Mike’s colorful commentary about baby birds.

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#1,096 June 28, 2026

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2026/06/28

On our latest show: Luke Safford on why Southeast Arizona is a great August destination. Plus, we salute conservation initiatives in Rhode Island, and Mike O’Connor tells the tale of two wrens.

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#1,095 June 21, 2026

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2026/06/21

On our latest show: Guest Steve Brusatte on his great new book about birds as dinosaurs; more squirrel-stopping advice from Mike O’Connor; and some good news for our National Parks.

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#1,094 June 14, 2026

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2026/06/14

On our latest show: Sisterhood Birding (by and for women birders); Mike O’Connor’s advice for when you find a baby bird in your backyard; and an avian audio postcard from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

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#1,093 June 7, 2026

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2026/06/07

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#1,092 May 31, 202

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2026/05/31

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#1,091 May 24, 2026

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2026/05/24

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