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by Laura Erickson
"For the Birds" began airing on KUMD in Duluth, MN, in May, 1986, and is the longest continually-running radio program about birds in the U.S. Hundreds more episodes are available for free at http://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/.
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- 1 weeks ago8 min
You CAN Go Home Again
Laura revisited one of her most beloved places on the planet two weeks ago, and had a lovely time.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Down to the Wire (Time Sensitive)
Duluthians have only 5 days left to sign two petitions to protect a beautiful, beloved park in Duluth.
- 2 weeks ago6 min
Whip-poor-will
When Laura was in Ohio earlier this month, she saw roosting whip-poor-wills for the first time in half a century.
- 3 weeks ago7 min
NDAs and Our Culture of Secrecy, Part 2: Democracy dies in darkness
Democratic values, and our lives, are damaged when politicians, developers, and corporations keep secrets regarding critical details about projects that will harm communities or give away public lands. I apologize for the poor sound quality--I recorded this in my hotel room in Chicago and mixed it on my laptop.
- May 5, 20265 min
NDAs and Our Culture of Secrecy, Part 1: Not All Secrets Are Bad.
Laura never used to be suspicious about secrets because one that she kept as a small child was so very important to her.
- Apr 27, 20266 min
An Essay by My Inspirational Mentor
Laura shares an essay written this month by the Michigan State professor who changed her life.
- Apr 24, 20266 min
"Anything Can Happen" Day
Birding is wonderful both for its predictability and its unpredictable moments.
- Apr 21, 20266 min
Thank You, Horned Larks
One of Laura's most magical experiences in Colorado came about because she tried, and failed, to get pictures of a little flock of Horned Larks.
About Laura Erickson's For the Birds
"For the Birds" began airing on KUMD in Duluth, MN, in May, 1986, and is the longest continually-running radio program about birds in the U.S. Hundreds more episodes are available for free at http://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/.
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