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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 ago6 min
So what DID we see in Florida?
When Laura was in Florida this month, it was a family trip, not a birding one, but she saw plenty of birds.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
Florida: The Exotic, the Tragic, and the Flamboyant
Laura spent last week in Florida celebrating one son's birthday. In this program, she talks about some notable birds she did not see.
- 4 weeks ago6 min
Ginormous Bird Migration Day
Laura reminisces about the largest migration day she ever witnessed.
- 4 weeks ago8 min
The Cutest Queue of All
In a world of chaos and randomness, chickadees create order and fairness.
- Sep 29, 20266 min
September!
September is securely in first place (in an 8-way tie), as Laura's favorite month. What makes it so special?
- Sep 23, 20266 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!
- Sep 21, 20264 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."
- Sep 18, 20265 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!
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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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