http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Promoting the love, understanding, and protection of birds. Produced for KUMD, KAXE, KSRQ, KVSC, WOJB, WXPR, and WRFA-LP. chickadee@lauraerickson.com chickadee@lauraerickson.com (Laura Erickson) Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:13:33 -0600 http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Photo-144.jpg 144 132 http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura Erickson/ photos courtesy of Lang Elliott and The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Laura Erickson's For the Birds Promoting the love, understanding, and protection of birds. Produced for KUMD, KAXE, KSRQ, KVSC, WOJB, WXPR, and WRFA-LP. Laura Erickson chickadee@lauraerickson.com Laura Erickson http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Celebrating a poet who understood birds and humans both Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/March/RobertFrost.mp3 Laura Erickson One of Laura's heroes Robert Frost's poetry resonates, especially during times of trouble. 00:04:23 Robert Frost,poetry,Ovenbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html How a hummingbird and some chickadees touched someone's life Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/March/LynneCason.mp3 Laura Erickson Birds touching our lives Lynne Cason writes to Laura about the gifts a hummingbird and a flock of chickadees gave her 00:03:35 Lynne Cason,Ruby-throated Hummingbird,hummingbird,chickadee,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html A Pileated Woodpecker brings to Laura's mind Aldo Leopold's sawyer Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/March/Woodpeckers.mp3 Laura Erickson A Pileated Woodpecker as Aldo Leopold's sawyer Does a Pileated Woodpecker sense the history embedded in those annual rings it's cutting through? 00:05:01 Aldo Leopold,Good Oak,Pileated Woodpecker,Sand County Almanac,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Peter Dring's bird stories are as much about people as they are birds. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/March/Dring.mp3 Laura Erickson Peter Dring talks about gullible field trip participants Peter Dring found novel explanation when watching Pied-billed Grebes with a class of beginners. 00:05:07 Pied-billed Grebe,Tundra swans,,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Repeat of Laura's April Fool's program from 1988 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/JohnChickenfat.mp3 Laura Erickson Laura Erickson reports from Hawk Ridge on April Fools Day Who will win this year's race--the top woman sled bird racer in America, Jamie Honker, or Jim Baker from Baker's Blue Jay Barn? 00:05:26 John Chickenfat Sled Bird Race,Jim Baker,Baker's Blue Jay Barn,John Keenan,Mary Tonkin,April Fools,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The kinds of impacts weather has on birds Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/Storms.mp3 Laura Erickson Ice storms and other bad situations for birds After this weekend's ice storm took a toll in backyard birds, Laura looks at how various weather conditions hurt birds. 00:04:51 Weather,ice storm,hurricanes,hail,bird populations,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks to Don Kroodsma about The Singing Life of Birds Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Kroodsma1.mp3 Laura Erickson Don Kroodsma talks to Laura about his book, The Singing Life of Birds What's so wonderful about bird song? 00:06:06 Don Kroodsma,The Singing Life of Birds,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks to Don Kroodsma about the songs of Chickadees Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Kroodsma2.mp3 Laura Erickson Don Kroodsma talks to Laura about the surprising songs of chickadees A simple song like that of the Black-capped Chickadee is more interesting than you might think. 00:05:14 Don Kroodsma,The Singing Life of Birds,Black-capped Chickadee,Carolina Chickadee,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks to Don Kroodsma about the songs of Sedge Wrens and Brown Thrashers Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Kroodsma3.mp3 Laura Erickson Don Kroodsma talks to Laura about the fascinating songs of Sedge Wrens and Brown Thrashers How did Don Kroodsma get the Brown Thrasher into the Guiness Book of World Records? 00:05:18 Don Kroodsma,The Singing Life of Birds,Brown Thrasher,Sedge Wren,Guiness Book of World Records,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks to Don Kroodsma about the difficulties and fun of raising baby birds and waking up early. Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Kroodsma4.mp3 Laura Erickson Don Kroodsma talks to Laura about his experiences raising baby birds and the joys of getting up at 2 am. Imagine traveling by plane with a bunch of baby birds! And what's so great about getting up at 2 am? 00:05:45 Don Kroodsma,The Singing Life of Birds,baby birds,Sedge Wren,Guiness Book of World Records,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks to Don Kroodsma about noise pollution. Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Kroodsma5.mp3 Laura Erickson Don Kroodsma and Laura commiserate about the difficulties of dealing with noise pollution. Is there a single inch where we can stand and not hear any human-generated sounds? Anywhere? 00:04:55 Don Kroodsma,The Singing Life of Birds,noise pollution,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks to Don Kroodsma about his favorite bird songs. Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Kroodsma6.mp3 Laura Erickson Don Kroodsma explains why the Wood Thrush is his favorite song of all. Don Kroodsma waxes euphoric about the song of the Wood Thrush--and listen to this exquisite song in slow speed in stereo. 00:05:25 Don Kroodsma,The Singing Life of Birds,Wood Thrush,syrinx,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura Erickson's program a few days after Paul Wellstone's death in October, 2002. Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/PaulWellstone.mp3 Laura Erickson A small tribute to a great man. Laura Erickson has long noticed a similarity between her most beloved US Senator and the tiniest bird in the world. 00:04:36 Paul Wellstone,George H.W. Bush,Ruby-throated Hummingbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Who says real heroes don't walk the earth? Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/MrRogers.mp3 Laura Erickson A resplendent man who made our neighborhood kinder and gentler. Mr. Rogers helped people do what comes naturally to birds. 00:06:00 Fred Rogers,Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Inspired after deleting one-too-many spam emails. Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/Archives/Jayagra.mp3 Laura Erickson Not recommended by the AMA. Jim Baker from Baker's Blue Jay Barn has some tips for you guys. 00:00:53 Jayagra,Jim Baker,Baker's Blue Jay Barn,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Winter or spring? Who knows? Tue, 3 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/AwkwardSeason.mp3 Laura Erickson When the weather changes from minute to minute, how do birds cope. Robins, geese and swans are a few of the birds ready for whatever early spring brings. 00:04:10 Spring,winter,robin,Canada goose,swans,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html If politics are getting you down, look at the subject through a chickadee prism. Wed, 4 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/ChickadeePolitics.mp3 Laura Erickson Securing the blessings of liberty to chickadees and their posterity Chickadees know just how to insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, and promote the general welfare. 00:03:27 Black-capped Chickadee,chickadees,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html One of the most welcome signs of spring Thu, 5 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/SongSparrow.mp3 Laura Erickson Thoreau's "Maids, maids, hang up your tea kettle" bird Even a common little brown job can be darned fascinating. 00:05:03 Song Sparrow,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Why are pigeons increasing in Duluth? Fri, 6 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/FTB-06-0303.mp3 Laura Erickson Food for peregrines gives us food for thought How big a problem are pigeons, anyway? 00:04:39 Pigeon,Duluth,Pigeon-feeding ordinance,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Why are woodcocks and swallows having so much trouble right now? Mon, 9 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/ColdWeather.mp3 Laura Erickson American Woodcocks and Tree Swallows are suffering more than robins right now. In freezing weather when earthworms and flying insects are hard to come by, birds that need them are in trouble. 00:04:49 Robin,woodcock,Tree Swallow,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Why is the mockingbird so very popular? For good reason. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/Mockingbird04.mp3 Laura Erickson Thomas Jefferson's favorite bird Mockingbirds are fascinating, whether we see them in literature, history, or real life. 00:04:21 mockingbird,Thomas Jefferson,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Why are Evening Grosbeaks declining? Maybe we better find out before it's too late. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/EveningGrosbeakDecline.mp3 Laura Erickson A beautiful bird fades away Evening Grosbeaks were once one of the most abundant birds in north country. What happened? 00:03:56 Evening Grosbeak,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Kurt Vonnegut remembered Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/Vonnegut.mp3 Laura Erickson A beautiful man fades away Kurt Vonnegut was one of Laura's heroes. 00:03:49 Kurt Vonnegut,Slaughterhouse Five,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura hears from a listener with a coin-stealing Blue Jay. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/BlueJayMail.mp3 Laura Erickson Here's a story about a Blue Jay who steals coins from a listener's van. Why would a Blue Jay steal $10.00 in change and try to steal a set of car keys? 00:04:03 Blue Jay,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura, the "Dr. Ruth of Ornithology," answers some highly personal questions about birds. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/DrRuthI.mp3 Laura Erickson Which came first, the chicken or the egg? And what equipment does a chicken need to lay that egg? Laura answers questions about the birds and bees. 00:04:03 chicken,Dr. Ruth of Ornithology,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura, the "Dr. Ruth of Ornithology," answers some highly personal questions about birds. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/DrRuthII.mp3 Laura Erickson Increasing daylength, singing and sometimes even dancing get birds in the mood Laura answers questions about the birds and bees. 00:03:53 cranes,Bald Eagle,Mallard,Dr. Ruth of Ornithology,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura, the "Dr. Ruth of Ornithology," answers some highly personal questions about birds. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/DrRuthIII.mp3 Laura Erickson Laura explains just how birds "do it." Laura answers questions about the birds and bees. 00:04:16 cranes,Bald Eagle,Mallard,hawks,birds mating,Dr. Ruth of Ornithology,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura, the "Dr. Ruth of Ornithology," answers some highly personal questions about birds. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/DrRuthIV.mp3 Laura Erickson The scoop on bird poop. Laura answers questions about the birds and bees and bird poop. 00:05:05 bird poop,bird droppings,allantois,hummingbirds,uric acid,urea,Dr. Ruth of Ornithology,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura, the "Dr. Ruth of Ornithology," answers some highly personal questions about birds. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/DrRuthV.mp3 Laura Erickson Do birds fart? Laura answers questions about the birds and bees and bird farts. 00:04:45 bird fart,Dr. Ruth of Ornithology,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura remembers the first Earth Day, in 1970, and explains why she's hopeful this year. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/EarthDay2007.mp3 Laura Erickson Cleaning house once just isn't enough. The first Earth Day was about cleaning house, and then we sat back. It's time to get crackin' again. 00:05:40 Earth Day,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Robins have some interesting habits that allow them to specialize on an earthworm diet. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/SpringRobins.mp3 Laura Erickson The early bird catches the worm AND prime real estate. Robins sing while it's still dark so they can hunt worms when it gets light. 00:04:53 American Robin,robins,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura's sudden case of Bell's Palsy is giving her insights into how important facial muscles are for birds. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/Bell'sPalsy.mp3 Laura Erickson The importance of facial muscles for both bird and human communication Bell's palsy gave Laura some insights into how birds use their head muscles to communicate. 00:04:32 American Robin,robins,cardinals,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura's favorite bizarre, testosterone-fueled rite of spring. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/Sharp-tailedGrouse.mp3 Laura Erickson Testosterone-driven rite of spring Laura recounts visiting a blind to see and hear Sharp-tailed Grouse performing their strange and wonderful spring dance. 00:04:28 Sharp-tailed Grouse,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura takes us on a walk at dusk, when frogs, owls, and woodcock are astir. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/AprilDusk.mp3 Laura Erickson Frogs, owls, and woodcock Listen to the sounds of an April dusk. 00:05:55 Spring Peeper,Chorus Frog,Wood Frog,Barred Owl,Saw-whet Owl,American Woodcock,Aldo Leopold,Sand County Almanac,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html What's so special about Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers? Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/April/Sapsucker.mp3 Laura Erickson An unassuming yet critically important species. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers provide a vital source of food for hummingbirds and other birds. 00:03:52 Spring Peeper,Chorus Frog,Wood Frog,Barred Owl,Saw-whet Owl,American Woodcock,Aldo Leopold,Sand County Almanac,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Chickadees are getting together to do what birds and bees and educated fleas do this time of year. Tue, 1 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/May/TwitterpatedChickadees.mp3 Laura Erickson The Norwegian Bachelor Farmer of the Bird World gets romantic Chickadees have a lot of inhibitions to overcome during breeding season. 00:04:11 Black-capped Chickadee,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html An exhuberant display of testosterone! Wed, 2 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/May/PrairieChickens1.mp3 Laura Erickson Exuberant displays are the order of the day Laura spent a morning in 2005 watching Prairie Chickens. 00:04:43 Prairie chicken,Greater Prairie-Chicken,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html How did Prairie Chickens figure in American history? Thu, 3 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/2007/May/PrairieChickens2.mp3 Laura Erickson Prairie Chickens are part of our history. Laura reads some interesting stories about encounters with Prairie Chickens in the 1800s. 00:04:43 Prairie chicken,Greater Prairie-Chicken,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html This year's baby falcons have already hatched! Mon, 21 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/PeregrineFalcon2007.mp3 Laura Erickson History of Duluth's Peregrine Falcons Since 2003, a pair of falcons has been nesting on the Hotel Duluth (aka the Greysolon Building). 00:04:15 Peregrine Falcon,Raptor Resource Project,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Cold weather is stressing some hummingbirds--how can you help? Tue, 22 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/Hummingbirds.mp3 Laura Erickson What to do if you find a hurt or hypothermic hummingbird Cold weather is hurting some hummingbirds. How can you help? 00:05:09 Ruby-throated Hummingbird,hummingbirds,bird rehabilitation,Emily Buchanan,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks about her recent trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma Wed, 23 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/Oklahoma.mp3 Laura Erickson Adventures and beauty everywhere! A tornado and torrential rainfall were adventures enhancing the beauty of Laura's trip to the Wichita Mountains 00:05:01 Oklahoma,Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,Black-capped Vireo,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html One of the prettiest, most graceful birds in the world is Oklahoma's state bird Thu, 24 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/Scissor-tailedFlycatcher.mp3 Laura Erickson Oklahoma State Bird Laura's trip to the Wichita Mountains was made especially beautiful by Scissor-tailed Flycatchers 00:05:11 Oklahoma,Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,Scissor-tailed Flycatcher,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Are cowbirds as bad as they're cracked up to be? Maybe worse. Fri, 25 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/CowbirdsI.mp3 Laura Erickson How do nest parasites operate? How cowbirds live and survive as nest parasites 00:05:18 Oklahoma,Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,Brown-headed Cowbird,Kirtland's Warbler,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Are cowbirds as bad as they're cracked up to be? Maybe worse. Mon, 28 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/CowbirdsII.mp3 Laura Erickson How can cowbirds be so dangerous for some species? The problems facing songbirds are so great that controlling cowbirds may be more important than we realize 00:05:35 Black-capped Viroe,Oklahoma,Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,Brown-headed Cowbird,Kirtland's Warbler,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura's serendipitous visit to Kirtland's Warbler territory. Tue, 29 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/Kirtland'sWarbler.mp3 Laura Erickson One of the most endangered species in America is pretty easy to see. When Laura rode through Michigan last week, she got a scathingly briliant idea and saw some Kirtland's Warblers 00:04:46 Grayling,Michigan,Brown-headed Cowbird,Kirtland's Warbler,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura's warbler walk found a very rare bird Wed, 30 May 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/CommonMoorhen.mp3 Laura Erickson A beautiful wetland bird turned up at the Western Waterfront Trail A Common Moorhen turned up in Duluth last week. 00:04:05 Common Moorhen,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Last week an extremely rare, and even more adorable, bird turned up in Duluth Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/May2007/SnowyPlover.mp3 Laura Erickson An adorable little bird turned up at Park Point in Duluth How can a bird be as rare as it is cute? 00:04:07 Snowy Plover,Duluth,Park Point,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Once in a blue moon, Laura celebrates the Blue Jay Mon, 4 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2007/BlueMoon.mp3 Laura Erickson The Blue Jay is Natures's Perfect Bird, unless you hate it. Celebrating the Blue Jay is the right way to celebrate a blue moon. 00:04:39 Blue Jay, Blue Moon,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura talks about some recent Mourning Dove observations Tue, 5 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2007/MODOSurvey.mp3 Laura Erickson Counting Mourning Doves and watching them up close and personal. Watching even a common species can be fascinating 00:04:17 Mourning Dove,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Why would a woman travel and bird alone? Wed, 6 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2007/FreeChickadee.mp3 Laura Erickson Chickadees are Laura's model for how to live life. Laura intends to only die once, and until then live like a chickadee. 00:04:29 Black-capped Chickadee,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Even grape jelly can be dangerous Thu, 7 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2005/FeederHazard.mp3 Laura Erickson Birds can be mired in grape jelly. Laura explains the safest ways to offer grape jelly. 00:04:27 Baltimore Oriole,oriole,jelly feeder,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Summer robins are fascinating to watch Fri, 8 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2005/Robins.mp3 Laura Erickson Fascinating summer backyard birds Watching and listening to robins is endlessly interesting and lovely. 00:04:36 robins,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Cicadas are everywhere in Chicago! Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2007/Cicadas.mp3 Laura Erickson Too many for even the most piggish crows They provide food for birds and music to those attuned with nature. 00:04:39 cicadas,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Imagine a bird bath visited by over 17 species, including 6 kinds of warblers! Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/June2007/BirdBath.mp3 Laura Erickson Bathing beauties galore at this lovely bird bath A bird bath in the woods of northern Michigan attracts bazillions of lovely birds. 00:04:12 warblers,Blackburnian Warbler,Canada Warbler,Yellow-rumped Warbler,Black-throated Green Warbler,Northern Parula,Nashville Warbler,birdbath,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html This rodent lives up in the trees with the birds Tue, 3 Jul 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/July2007/Porcupines.mp3 Laura Erickson Treetop rodent A prickly but peaceable vegan 00:04:33 porcupine,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Keeping the sky dark at night protects birds, the moths they eat, and makes astronomers happy Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/July2007/DarkSky.mp3 Laura Erickson Protecting birds and saving energy Dark skies protect birds and nocturnal insects and save energy 00:04:01 nighthawk,Dark Sky,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura reports on doing this year's Breeding Bird Survey Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/July2007/BBS.mp3 Laura Erickson Once a year bird census 00:04:59 Breeding Bird Survey,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The baby Merlins hatched in Laura Erickson's neighborhood have been having adventures. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/July2007/Merlin.mp3 Laura Erickson Fledgling falcons in a flap Laura has had to go help some falcons a couple of times this week 00:04:59 Merlin,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Summer birding is filled with pleasures. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/July2007/SummerPleasures.mp3 Laura Erickson So many birds, so hidden Where are all the birds? 00:04:21 Indigo Bunting,Cardinal,Red-eyed Vireo,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Birders and hunters have a lot in common. Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/HunterAndBirder.mp3 Laura Erickson Working for common interests Protecting habitat and protecting species is important to birders and hunters both. Why can't we work together? 00:04:30 Hunters,Birders,Duck Stamp,Federal Migratory Bird Stamp,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Number One on Audubon's list of declining common birds. Fri, 3 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/Bobwhite.mp3 Laura Erickson Disappearing common species The handsome little Bobwhite may be in serious trouble 00:04:47 Audubon,Disappearing Common Birds,Bobwhite,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Number Two on Audubon's list of declining common birds. Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/EveningGrosbeaks.mp3 Laura Erickson Disappearing common species The elegant Evening Grosbeak, once abundant in the north woods, may be in serious trouble 00:04:49 Audubon,Disappearing Common Birds,Evening Grosbeak,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Number Three on Audubon's list of declining common birds. Thu, 9 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/NorthernPintail.mp3 Laura Erickson Disappearing common species The gorgeous Northern Pintail may be in serious trouble 00:04:11 Audubon,Disappearing Common Birds,Northern Pintail,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html It's been lots of fun watching Duluth's downtown Peregrines. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/PeregrineWatch.mp3 Laura Erickson Watching falcons learn about the big world Duluth's fledgling Peregrine Falcons have been putting on some amazing displays. 00:04:49 Peregrine Falcon,Hawk Ridge,Peregrine Watch,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html A rare hummingbird visits northern Wisconsin Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/RufousHumm.mp3 Laura Erickson A rarity among the common hummingbirds Keep an eye on those hummers! You never know what will turn up next. 00:03:43 Rufous Hummingbird,Ruby-throated Hummingbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Even as heavy rain and flooding have plagued parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, a drought of historic proportions is hitting Duluth and other areas in north country. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/Drought.mp3 Laura Erickson You can help birds during a bad drought. Sharing our water resources with birds is the right thing to do. 00:04:20 Drought,Ruby-throated Hummingbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Late summer warblers and pleasant company Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/Black-tGreenWarbler.mp3 Laura Erickson Late summer birds Families of warblers and flocks of early migrants were the order of the day. 00:05:26 Black-capped Chickadee,Black-throated Green Warbler,Tettagouche State Park,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura spends a day at one of the premier birding spots in the Midwest Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/HawkRidge.mp3 Laura Erickson A gem of a birding place Foggy days aren't the best to observe hawk migration, but Laura had a lovely time at Hawk Ridge despite the weather. 00:04:13 Hawk Ridge,Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory,Ruby-throated Hummingbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura witnessed two splendid flights of nighthawks this week Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/Nighthawks.mp3 Laura Erickson The Mr. Rogers of the Bird World Spectacular flights of nighthawks are worth stopping to look at. 00:04:58 Common Nighthawk,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Americans would solve the problem of obesity, if only we were migratory birds. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/Migratingweightloss.mp3 Laura Erickson Fat fuels bird migration Imagine a person losing over one pound of weight per hour. That's the rate some birds lose fat while migrating 00:03:49 weight loss,migration,hummingbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html This year's migration has been excellent. Laura gives hints for enjoying it. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/August2007/MigrationUpdate.mp3 Laura Erickson Enjoying autumn birds This year's excellent migration provides lots of opportunities for birding near and far. 00:04:41 migration,hummingbird,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The bird that inspired Thomas Jefferson and Walt Whitman Mon, 3 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/Mockingbird.mp3 Laura Erickson A beautiful and talented singer Sometimes a bird earns its popularity by beauty and an extraordinary song both. 00:04:21 mockingbird,Walt Whitman,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html When a nuthatch crashed into a window, Laura Erickson's experience as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator came in handy Tue, 4 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/NuthatchI.mp3 Laura Erickson A little bird with a big problem An upside-down bird's life is turned upside down. 00:05:00 White-breasted Nuthatch,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura's White-breasted Nuthatch story has a happy ending Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/NuthatchII.mp3 Laura Erickson A happy good-bye to a little bird with a big problem Laura bids farewell to an endearing little bird. 00:05:09 White-breasted Nuthatch,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The chipmunk of the bird world Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/White-throatedSparrow.mp3 Laura Erickson The chipmunk of the bird world As fascinating as it is beautiful 00:04:58 White-throated Sparrow,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The most famous talking bird in the world has died. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/Alex.mp3 Laura Erickson Irene Pepperberg's famous African Grey Parrot has died The death of the African Grey Parrot who gave us enormous insights into avian intelligence. 00:04:52 Alex,Irene Pepperberg,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Do birds take pleasure in mastering their fears? Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/BathingThrush.mp3 Laura Erickson A listener's observations about a thrush who learned to swim A "For the Birds" listener tells about a Swainson's Thrush who learned to swim in a deep fountain. 00:04:48 Swainson's Thrush,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura visits Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, the International Crane Foundation, and this year's Whooping Crane Festival. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/WhoopingCranes.mp3 Laura Erickson A hopeful project takes wing for another year Laura visited the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge to watch this year's baby Whooping Cranes learn to fly and migrate behind an Ultralight plane. 00:04:35 Whooping Crane,Operation Migration,Journey North,Necedah National Wildlife Refuge,International Crane Foundation,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Hawk Ridge Weekend, when we celebrate the Midwest's premier hawk migration, is this weekend. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/HawkRidge.mp3 Laura Erickson Celebrate the epicenter of Lake Superior's huge migration This weekend is Hawk Ridge weekend, when birders and hawks will gather at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory 00:03:31 Hawk Ridge,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Huge numbers of Blue Jays are migrating along Lake Superior right now Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/BlueJays.mp3 Laura Erickson Spectacular migration along Lake Superior Blue Jays are flocking to migrate and rest together in a beautiful spectacle. 00:04:52 Blue Jays,migration,Hawk Ridge,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Every day new birds appear and disappear Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/Migration.mp3 Laura Erickson Sparrows coming and warblers going Laura's feeders are hopping with a late hummingbird and bazillions of sparrows 00:04:59 Migration,Ruby-throated Hummingbird,White-throated Sparrow,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Should birders be burning natural resources to see a rare bird? Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/September2007/Conservation.mp3 Laura Erickson Of Mangoes and Iraq and Ken Burns Birders are flocking to see a rare hummingbird in Beloit, Wisconsin. Is this a good use of the natural resource we're fighting over in Iraq right now? 00:05:06 Green-breasted Mango,Beloit,Iraq,Ken Burns,global warming,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Pay attention--this is the best time of year to observe chickadees squabbling! Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/Chickadees.mp3 Laura Erickson Norwegian Bachelor Farmers of the Bird World Chickadees are settling into their winter flocks, and their first task is to work out their flock hierarchy. 00:04:52 Chickadees,Norwegian Bachelor Farmers,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura finds a world where her friends sing their way through daily life Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/Hairspray.mp3 Laura Erickson The natural world as a musical Laura finds joy in a musical with a main character as plump and joyful as a chickadee. 00:04:17 Chickadees,Hairspray,Nicki Blonsky,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Laura and Tim Winker interview Colonel (ret.) Jerome Pratt, commander of the last Pigeon Company in the Army Signal Corps. (From November, 2000) Fri, 2 Nov 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Interviews/ColonelPratt.mp3 Laura Erickson The commander of the last Pigeon Company of the Army Signal Corps What was it like in the Army Signal Corps Pigeon Company? 00:16:15 Pigeons,Colonel Jerome Pratt,U.S. Army Signal Corps,Pigeon Company,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Anticipating winter Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/Autumn.mp3 Laura Erickson Preparing for winter--for better and for worse Winter's a comin' 00:05:05 Chickadees,bird feeders,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Sometimes our bear deterrents are worse than the bears themselves. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/Bears.mp3 Laura Erickson Taking in bird feeders versus bleach and other bear deterrents Be careful how you protect your yard from bears 00:05:10 bears,bird feeders,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Stephen Colbert may have bears at the top of his threatdown list, but he doesn't recommend putting out ammonia Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/ColbertBears.mp3 Laura Erickson Threatdown! There are better and worse ways to deal with Stephen Colbert's nemesis. 00:03:46 Stephen Colbert,Colbert Report,Bears,bird feeders,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html A chickadee can banish the autumnal blues. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/AutumnBlues.mp3 Laura Erickson How to banish seasonal depression Why are we sadder at autumn's end than at spring's end? 00:04:55 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Sometimes even a chickadee can seem menacing. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/October2007/GhostStory.mp3 Laura Erickson A ghostly Halloween story Not every ghost is a bad one. 00:04:25 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Starting out fresh Tue, 1 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/NewYear.mp3 Laura Erickson How will Laura make it on her own? Laura Erickson is starting a new job in Ithaca, New York. What's it like for a 56-year-old woman to move on her own to a new city? 00:03:58 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Clean start Wed, 2 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/YearLists.mp3 Laura Erickson Every year, a birder gets to start all over. Keeping track of the birds we see every year is fun and rewarding. 00:03:33 Black-capped Chickadee,Red-breasted Nuthatch,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html First feeder bird! Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/TuftedTitmouse.mp3 Laura Erickson Bright as a chickadee with a perky little crest If Laura Erickson can't live in the north woods, at least she has a bright little feeder visitor trying to make up for it. 00:03:51 Tufted Titmouse,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Birding in one of the most famous woods in the world. Fri, 4 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/SapsuckerWoods.mp3 Laura Erickson Laura's new job landed her in one of the most celebrated birding places in the world Some of the history of the famous Sapsucker Woods 00:04:23 Sapsucker Woods,Ithaca,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Can a birder, like a migrating bird, call two places home at the same time? Wed, 9 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/Home.mp3 Laura Erickson How can two places both be home? Laura Erickson is trying out what birds do all the time--migrating between two different homes. 00:03:54 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Starting a whole new list for a whole new yard Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/Ithaca.mp3 Laura Erickson How do you know what birds are in your yard while you're at work? Laura Erickson is starting a new yard list--and spying on birds that visit while she's gone. 00:04:06 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Great Horned Owl! Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/SerendipityOwl.mp3 Laura Erickson Sometimes a bad situation can have a good outcome The only place in her new apartment where Laura Erickson's phone worked was on the balcony. Which is how she discovered her neighborhood owl. 00:03:51 Great Horned Owl,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html An Excellent Woodpecker Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/Pileated.mp3 Laura Erickson The biggest woodpecker in the northwoods Pileated Woodpeckers seem to be everywhere. 00:04:07 Pileated Woodpecker,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Unexpected discovery in a Wisconsin Peregrine Falcon box Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/PEFAvsGHO.mp3 Laura Erickson What happens when a Great Horned Owl tries to nest in a Peregrine Falcon nest box? People at We Energies are learning what happens when a Great Horned Owl and a Peregrine Falcon both want the same nesting box. 00:04:07 Peregrine Falcon,Great Horned Owl,We Energies,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Handsome little feeder bird Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/White-breastedNuthatch.mp3 Laura Erickson Handsome yet topsy-turvy bird Upside-down life may be cooler than it seems 00:04:15 White-breasted Nuthatch,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Even low-tech birders need the Internet.(Well, some of us.) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/Internet.mp3 Laura Erickson Web ensnares birder Laura is living without Internet right now, and it's hard! 00:04:28 Internet,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Handsome little feeder bird didn't used to live in the East Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/HouseFinch.mp3 Laura Erickson "Hollywood Finch" How the House Finch arrived in the East and moved west. 00:04:29 House Finch,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Exotic bird may not belong here but is often welcome in cities Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/HouseSparrow.mp3 Laura Erickson Invited guests sometimes overstay their welcome House Sparrows are a nuisance in most habitats but an integral part of the urban environment 00:04:14 House Sparrow,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Watching my backyard birds when I'm at work Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/IthacaBirding.mp3 Laura Erickson BirdCam saves the day and also takes funny photos A clever tool for watching birds while you're not even there 00:03:47 Dark-eyed Junco,Downy Woodpecker,BirdCam,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Is seeing a bird enough? Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/Mark'sMOWAstory.mp3 Laura Erickson Mark from Maryland tells an interesting story Bird "watchers" are also bird listeners 00:03:55 Mourning Warbler,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Owls aren't the only birds that say hooo-hooo Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/MourningDove.mp3 Laura Erickson The most abundant game bird in America The most hunted bird in America is doing pretty well. 00:04:47 Mourning Dove,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The bird that makes the weirdest call in the universe Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/WillowPtarmigan.mp3 Laura Erickson Alaska's state bird The weird calls and fascinating story of Alaska's state bird 00:04:25 WillowPtarmigan,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Fun with scientific value Fri, 1 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/January2008/GBBC.mp3 Laura Erickson Keeping Track of Winter Birds The annual event sponsored by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology 00:04:26 Great Backyard Bird Count,Audubon,Cornell Lab of Ornithology,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html You can't believe everything you read on the Internet! Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/February2008/EagleSpam.mp3 Laura Erickson Real eagles are more inspiring than made-up stories about them A slideshow on the Web is 100% false 00:05:56 Bald Eagle,Rebirth of an Eagle,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html What kind of a bucket list would a birder keep? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/February2008/BucketList.mp3 Laura Erickson What birds does Laura Erickson want to see before she dies? Seeing rare birds is only part of Laura's bucket list 00:04:29 Bucket List,Cuban Tody,Bee Hummingbird,Tufted Titmouse,Chickadee,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html How do geese survive the winter? Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/February2008/CanadaGeese.mp3 Laura Erickson Sitting on Ice in Bare Feet Down jackets and special circulatory adaptations keep geese warm 00:03:56 Canada Goose,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html What makes bird bodies so different from ours? Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/February2008/BirdBodiesI.mp3 Laura Erickson The right stuff? WHat IS a bird? 00:04:29 Bird Bodies,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html How can birds survive at such high elevations? Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/February2008/Respiration.mp3 Laura Erickson Efficient lungs and air sacs How do birds survive above Mount Everest? 00:04:41 Mount Everest,respiration,Alpine Chough,Bar-headed Goose,Mallard,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The most heavily hunted bird in America is also a treasured backyard bird Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/February2008/DoveHunting.mp3 Laura Erickson Mourning Doves--backyard gamebird Mourning Doves are as fascinating as they are beautiful 00:05:50 Mourning Dove,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html When Laura returned to the place she started birding, things were the same, and different Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/Baker.mp3 Laura Erickson My first and my latest chickdee A trip down memory lane IS all that it's cracked up to be 00:04:41 Baker Woodlot,Michigan State University,Black-capped Chickadee,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The transition from late winter to early spring Fri, 7 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/EarlySpring.mp3 Laura Erickson The early robin gets the worm Blizzards, icestorms, and snow are the order of the season 00:04:36 Spring migration,robin,crane,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html The way to learn about birds and other natural things is right outside in nature Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/ExperiencingNature.mp3 Laura Erickson Go outside and play! To learn about birds, videos and DVDs just don't cut it 00:04:16 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html One of the best parts of spring is on its way Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/Woodcocks.mp3 Laura Erickson Skydancing! A squat little worm-eater is one of the world's finest dancers 00:04:32 American Woodcock,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html What do people need in order to be satisfied with their lives? Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/Contentment.mp3 Laura Erickson Personal Walden Trying to walk down Henry David Thoreau's path 00:04:39 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html A tiny little survivor Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/Golden-crownedKinglet.mp3 Laura Erickson A tiny early spring migrant One of the tiniest of all songbirds arrives while the weather is still wintry. 00:04:06 Golden-crowned Kinglet,Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Seeing 20 species of birds is Laura's new Minimum Daily Requirement Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/SoundFiles/Current/March2008/MinimumDailyBirds.mp3 Laura Erickson At least 20 species a day Can seeing birds make you healthier? 00:03:40 Birds,Laura Erickson no http://lauraerickson.com/Radio/Podcasts/FTB.html Worms and mud are a robin's mainstay Tue, 1 Apr 2008 07:30:00 -0500 chickadee@lauraerickson.com http://lauraerickson.com