Episodes
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Bluebirds: Your Backyard Buddies
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
John and Brian discuss how bluebirds delight us with their beautiful song, “color” and wonderful demeanor. Plus, expert tips on attracting them to your yard and inviting them to raise a family.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Birds Bring the World Together: February 17-20, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Learn how you contribute to world-wide conservation efforts just by sharing your backyard birds during the GBBC, February 17-20, 2023. Special guest Becca Rodomsky-Bish, Project Leader for GBBC, joins John & Brian to tell us all about this amazing, world-wide program. Plus hear a few tips along the way.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Fatten Up Your Birds
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
There is a reason you don’t see birds at the gym trying to lose that holiday weight. They want fat! Learn how birds use fat and other strategies to survive long, cold winter nights.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Holiday Traditions Old & New
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
What holiday traditions do you have that highlight or help the birds? John & Brian discuss tried & true winter bird food changes, a century-old bird watching tradition as well as offering up some new traditions to consider that share the joy of birds with others.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Looking Out for Fabulous Finches
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Who’s ready to see fabulous finches in their yard this season? Join John and Brian as they discuss when you might expect to see finches and how to attract them to your yard.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Birds: A Cornucopia of Joy
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Where do you find your joy? How far do you have to travel to enjoy birds and nature? John & Brian discuss how you can reap the abundant benefits of nature at home and how you can thank the birds.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
How to Become a Backyard Scientist
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Being a backyard scientist is as easy as watching the birds and sharing what you see. Emma Greig, The Project Leader for Project FeederWatch, tells us just how simple and incredibly helpful it can be! Join tens of thousands already participating.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
The Changing Cast of Characters
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
The cast of birds are changing with the seasons. Brian & John share how you can enjoy this change by offering the birds’ favorite feeder and foods.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Save Birds? Plant Trees!
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Can you really save birds and increase your health by planting trees? What about the secret to successfully planting a tree in your yard? We met with Pete Smith from the Arbor Day Foundation to answer these questions and more.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Sharing Survival Strategies
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Where have all your birds gone? Why isn’t your food being eaten? It’s all about the cache. That’s right, caching is taking place as birds start to prepare for winter; among other survival strategies. How can you help? What neat activities might you spy? John and Brian are here to tell you.