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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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- 2 days ago6 min
Ginormous Bird Migration Day
Laura reminisces about the largest migration day she ever witnessed.
- 3 days ago8 min
The Cutest Queue of All
In a world of chaos and randomness, chickadees create order and fairness.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
September!
September is securely in first place (in an 8-way tie), as Laura's favorite month. What makes it so special?
- 2 weeks ago6 min
About that banded female bird...
Laura got a lot of information about that banded female Pileated Woodpecker visiting her yard this week, along with photos!
- 2 weeks ago4 min
When Humor Doesn't Land
Some things are no laughing matter. A reader of Laura Erickson's blog, which serves as a transcript to this radio program/podcast, took legitimate offense at the post titled, "Detaining Migrants Here in Duluth."
- 3 weeks ago5 min
Surprising Discovery about My Female Banded Pileated Woodpecker
The band on the Pileated Woodpecker who just showed up in Laura's yard is at least 15 or 20 years old, but that doesn't mean the woodpecker is!
- 3 weeks ago6 min
Detaining Migrants in Duluth--Avian Version
The licensed government agents detaining avian migrants deal with them much more kindly than do those detaining human beings. (This one may make some listeners angry.)
- 3 weeks ago4 min
Texas, Part 2: Whooping Cranes and More!
Russ wanted to make absolutely certain that Laura saw Whooping Cranes on their trip to Texas. Sure enough!
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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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