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Birding With Batt -
Listen on Apple PodcastsAugust 4, 2026 - In today's episode Al Batt shares a Pollen Car sighting, passes along reports of Red Crossbills, and explains why cemeteries are great places to see birds.
July 28, 2026 - On this week's episode, Al says he's seeing long lines at his bird waterpark, observes Jays "jaysplaining" to their flock mates, and offers a way to traps earwigs with a used tuna can.
July 21, 2026 - On this episode, All tells us why Cardinals are always looking left and right before eating, explains why he once ate a caterpillar, and educates us on spider fangs.
July 07, 2026 - Today, Al Batt shares the record number of Whippoorwill calls in-a-row, observes that more Merlins are being reported in the area, and identifies Grackles as the most likely bird to poop on you.
June 30, 2026 - On this episode, Al tells us he heard a Western Meadowlark at just the right time, shares a report of a Cooper's Hawk that came from an actual written letter, and gives us a history of the word "nimrod".
June 23, 2026 - On today's episode Al shares lots of contributed bird sightings, explains the difference between percocial and antricial baby birds and unlocks the key to determining whether a turtle will be male or female.
June 16, 2026 - On today's episode, Al talks about fireflies and glow worms, shares what the fastest bird is, and explains why the Black-Capped Chickadee is his favorite bird.
June 9, 2026 - Today Al answers a question from a long-time listener/first-time questioner about turtle nesting habits, talks about Kingfisher sightings, and sheds some light on quicksand in Minnesota.
June 2, 2026 - On today's episode Al Batt shares lots of listener bird sightings, explains how Scarlet Tanagers are like truck drivers, and reminds us to leave the baby birds on the ground - their parents know best!
May 26, 2006 - On today's episode Al reports seeing his first Monarch Butterfly of the season, answers a question about spring bird migration, and explains what the term "waspers" means.
May 19, 2026 - Today Al Batt tells us a little bit about parakeets, reminds us of the pleasure in watching birds eat food, and answers a question about worms being an invasive species.
May 12, 2026 - In this episode of Birding With Batt, Al tells us about putting out oranges for Orioles, what determines a deer's antler size, and birds are listening for.
May 5, 2026 - On today's episode, Al talks about dandelions, rabbits, and snails.
April 28, 2026 - It's a Pledge Drive edition of Birding With Batt today. Shelley Pierce from the Shuffle Function morning show joins the conversation. Listen in and see how well Al does identifying Shelley's recorded sounds from the Northland.
April 21, 2026 - On this week's episode, Al tells us how much a Wild Turkey can eat, offers a book recommendation, and shares some insight about earthworms.
April 14, 2026 - On this week's episode Al shares a book about owls, answers questions about hearing Loons in Southern Minnesota, and suggests how Grackles can help you get your daily steps in.
April 7, 2026 - On this week's episode Al shares his favorite bird, answers questions about Penguins, and offers some insight into better health through birding.
March 31, 2026 - On today's episode, Al tells us why we shouldn't shake hands with a Great Horned Owl, explains how big a Bald Eagle's nest is, and answers a question about whiskers.
March 24, 2026 - In this week's episode, Al shares a bunch of listener comments and questions. And we learn more about a rabbit that just likes sitting in the yard.
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