February 9, 2021 - Join Al Batt as he talks about the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 12 - 15.
He also discusses:
Tail feathers
Possums
Starlings
Owl Duets
Is bird seed bad for deer?
February 2, 2021 - Did the Groundhog See His Shadow? Al Batt Reports.
He also talks about:
Bald Eagle Cam
Coyotes
Where are My Cardinals?
Musty Bird Seed
Jan. 26, 2021 - Al Batt talks robins and squirrels who winter over in Minnesota and how they do it.
He also talks about the return of the 17 year cicada, local bird counts and more.
January 19, 2021 - Al Batt talks about why the snow sometimes appears blue and why you shouldn't eat it!
He also discusses:
Bird of the Year
Do deer climb steps?
Racing pigeons
Pollinators on new MN…
January 7, 2021 - Al Batt talks about the first bird sighting of the new year and how it's going to bring him some luck.
In addition:
Baltimore Oriole Nests
Muskrat vs. Beaver
Suction Cup Feeders
All…
December 29, 2020 - It's the last show for 2020 and Al Batt is as entertaining as always.
Today's discussion included:
Snowy Owl
Christmas Bird Count Results
Tracking Monarchs
Rare snake siting in D…
December 15, 2020 - Al Batt provides great ideas for gifts to give the bird lover in your life.
He also talked about:
Snowy Owls
Minnesota Swans
Most Common Question Asked about Birds
What eats a Mou…
Dec. 9, 2020 - Al Batt covered many topics today:
Best Birding Books to buy as a gift for someone
Coopers Hawk
Predator of Bats
Golden Eagles
Bird Mobs
Fox Squirrels
Great Horned Owls
December 1, 2020 -
Our friend Al Batt talks about the joy and wonder of birds and more:
Snowbirds (aka Dark-eyed Junco)
Mole vs. Shrew?
Melanistic birds
Fairmont's Winter Bird Count is on Dec. 17th …
November 24, 2020 -
Al Batt has a lot to say:
Moody Butterflies
What is a Chickenhawk?
Magpies
Winterberries for the birds
Bald Eagles
Record Bird Counts
Haynes Alaska and more!
Nov. 11, 2020 - Al Batt tells all! What kind of bird would he be, if he could be a bird?
He also discusses:
Harris Sparrows (pictured)
Nature Books
Peanuts for Jays
Why is Iowa the Hawkeye State?
Win…
Nov. 3, 2020 - Al Batt had plenty to talk about today!
Topics include:
Easter Tiger Salamander
Pirate Bugs
What to feed to attract Blue Jays and Cardinals
Birds on the move
Trumpeter swans
Snowbirds!…
October 26, 2020 - Al Batt shares many topics on today's show:
Why birds hop
Plant a Hackberry Tree for the birds
How to prevent Woodpeckers from pecking your cedar siding
Why is that Crow burying th…
Oct. 20, 2020 - Al Batt talks birds and nature including:
Time to put out the bird feeders
Migrating birds
The impact of city noise on bird songs
Pine Siskens are everywhere!
How Mercury is affecting…
Oct. 13, 2020 - Al Batt talks about the many birds of fall including tan striped vs. white-striped sparrows. He also talked about the demise of land insects and increase in water insects, holes on te…
October 6, 2020 - Al Batt had a lot to talk about today!
Topics include:
The many types of sparrows
Monarch Travels
Sabine Gull
Cowbird Communication
Snakes seeking their winter homes
Cougars
…
Sept. 29, 2020 - Photo courtesy of Bruce in Waldorf, a Barred Owl he rescued and brought to the Raptor Center in St. Paul. It had an eye injury and is recovering.
Al talked about Bruce's Owl, as well…
September 22, 2020 - Al Batt talks at length about humming birds and:
Birds are heading south
The pheasant count
Crickets
Ash trees
The day a beaver chased Al
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