Laura Erickson's For the Birds

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Scripts of most programs, along with usually several photos and links to more information, are at my blog at lauraerickson.blogspot.com

For the love, understanding, and protection of 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.

05-05-2013 (4.84 MB)

Duration: 4:58 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

Moseying around in one small area of the Wichita Mountains was an enchanting way to spend a day.

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05-05-2013 (5.31 MB)

Duration: 5:12 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

24-04-2013 (4.57 MB)

Duration: 4:36 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

The part of America that has most represented the wild and free essence of America is in dire trouble, along with the birds that need it.

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24-04-2013 (4.79 MB)

Duration: 4:48 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

Florida Scrub-Jays continue to decline. Bruce and Cathy Brown have started a grassroots effort to help.

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24-04-2013 (4.66 MB)

Duration: 4:39 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

When some endangered species are dwindling, why are others doing so well?

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04-04-2013 (4.66 MB)

Duration: 4:43 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

Although some wildlife managers are desperately concerned about Snow Goose numbers, it's very likely that goose numbers on the tundra are simply rebounding to normal historical levels..

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04-04-2013 (4.91 MB)

Duration: 5:00 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

Bridget Stutchbury's The Private Lives of Birds sheds light on interesting behaviors of Savannah Sparrows

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04-04-2013 (5.37 MB)

Duration: 5:11 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

The Private Lives of Birds, by Bridget Stutchbury, gives us a scientist's view of what birds are doing.

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26-03-2013 (5.74 MB)

Duration: 5:39 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

Minnesota's governor, once a firm advocate for the environment, wants to streamline the permitting process so even potentially hazardous projects are rubber-stamped on a fast time line.

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11-03-2013 (4.94 MB)

Duration: 5:05 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ

Laura Erickson reviews the book she suspects will be her favorite book of the entire year.

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