July 6, 2021 - Batt is back this episode with more wisdom on birds.
Topics include:
Effectiveness of Bug Zappers
Where have all the Blue Birds gone?
White Tailed Jack Rabbits
Cowbirds
Snapping Turtle…
June 15, 2021 - Al Batt is an observer of life.
Today he discussed a plethora of topics:
Legend of the Hummingbird
The Pelican Breeze is back
Toad-eating Snakes
Bluebird numbers are down
Ticks on Cat…
June 8, 2021 - Al Batt talks about so many things!
Where are the bluebirds this year?
Bot flies
Ticks
Orioles
Garter Snakes
Dragonflies
Picking up Sticks
And much more!
June 1, 2021 - Did women really used to wear birds on their hats? They did according to Al Batt.
In addition, Al discussed many other topics:
Red-Headed Woodpeckers
Sibley's Guide to Birds
First Mona…
May 18, 2021 - Al Batt has many stories to tell.
Today he talked about:
Swans nesting on a beaver mound
Wildlife Rehab Center
Yard Critters using one's deck as a latrine
Where did the name Dragonfl…
May 11, 2021 - Al Batt has lots to talk about today.
Topics include:
Arrival of Spring Azure Butterfly
Pelicans and Trumpeter Swans
17-Year-Cicadas
Wild Turkeys
Red-tailed Hawk and more!
May 4, 2021 - He should be called "The Bird Whisperer". Join Al Batt as he chats with Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright about birds, nature and life.
April 26, 2021 - Al Batt talks about the debate of whether it is good to feed birds over the summer months. He also discusses the abandonment (sort of) of the Decorah Eagles nest and the drama surrou…
April 20, 2021 - Birding with Batt during Earth Week.
Al gives us all kinds of ideas on how we can be friendlier to the earth and make it livable for future generations.
April 13, 2021 - Al Batt talks about:
Herons vs Cranes
Tips for great iPhone photos in nature
Insect hatch importance for spring bird food
Birds carrying eggs for nest dumps
Blackbirds
April 6, 2021 - Doing Birdy Things with Al Batt.
What classifies as a "Birdy Thing"?
Al talks about:
The oldest Ring-Billed Gull and other really old birds
The Impact of artificial light on bird song…
March 30, 2021 - Al Batt talks about what's coming back this Spring: Ring-billed Gull, frogs, Cedar Wax Wings, butterflies, and more. He also discusses how bird flocks got their names and how moons g…
March 7, 2021 - Al Batt talks about Big and Little Brown Bats and how to figure out if they are in your home. He also talks about the difference between Martens, Minks and Fishers, along with lots mo…
Feb. 23, 2021 - Al Batt tells us when we can expect the birds to start returning to Minnesota for Spring.
He also discusses:
Owls of the Eastern Ice by Jonathan Slaght
Why are the birds ignoring Al's…