KMSU Birding With Batt

June 16, 2020 - This week's edition of Birding With Al Batt

June 9, 2020 - Al Batt talks about why he and his wife are now foster parents to baby squirrels. He also discussed: His Skunk His pet goose How much does a bird eat per day? Who's eating holes in my tomatoes? Cowbirds are moochers repelling geese

June 2, 2020 - Al Batt shared great info today including: What are the best BIRD movies? All about Citronella Ants Is my Old Bird Seed any Good? Bird Brains are nutritious Black Bird vs. Crow How Bumble Bees trick flowers to open

May 21, 2020 - It's another weekly chat with Al Batt.

May 26, 2020 - Karen Wright and Al Batt talk about birds, gardening, and Karen's close call over the weekend with a snake.

May 12, 2020 - Listen as Al Batt pontificates about birds and other critters. It's spring... what birds are coming back?

May 5, 2020 - What does the rain smell like? Al Batt tells us. He also talks about the killer Giant Asian Hornet coming our way, and discusses the poetry of Emily Dickenson and "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck.

April 27, 2020 - Al talked about a lot today... including Hadacol, a cure for Everything! There's even a song by Jerry Lee Lewis (at the end of the interview) to go with this miracle cure. Al also discussed: Meadow Voles Red Headed Woodpeckers Wood Ducks Fawns Who's at the feeder now?

April 21, 2020 - Al Batt keeps his social distance when talking about all things bird: Why do birds fight with their image in the window and how to stop it How chubby are chipmunk cheeks? How to know if a deer or rabbit damaged your plants Cicadas vs locusts Silver Hawk Are vultures disgusting?

April 14, 2020 - Al Batt talks about what's happening this spring in the great outdoors: The Loons are Back, seen in Lake Washington Love is in the air for chipmunks and squirrels What do insect-eating birds eat if there aren't any insects yet? What to feed the robins Northern Leopard Frogs making a big noise Some book recommendations Baby birds

April 6, 2020 - Al Batt talks eagles. Check out the Iowa "live" cam and see the newly hatched eaglets. He also talks turkey. Turkey vultures, that is, as listener, Ralph, reported seeing up to 118 turkey vultures over Carney avenue. Al talks all things nature.

March 31, 2020 - Join Al Batt as he covers the return of Spring: Turkey vultures are back Snakes are getting frisky Who are the Avian Anteaters? Why do some Eagles rebuild their nest? Monarch Population Why are the birds smacking my windows?

March 24, 2020 - Al Batt is keeping his social distance by hanging out with the birds. He shares ways to be kind to others in these confining times. And he provides a bit of levity to soothe your soul.

March 17, 2020 - When you're stuck inside because of the coronavirus, there's nothing better to do than look at a bird! Al Batt entertains us by talking about bird shenanigans and more.

March 10, 2020 - Bird enthusiast, and all-around nice guy, Al Batt, talks all things birds: Doctors are prescribing bird watching for your health Why are there dark circles around a tree's base in spring? How big is a hawk's territory? How much does a Chickadee eat? Do weasels dance? Rhubarb!

February 25, 2020 - Al Batt describes a normal day in his life, which is rather remarkable compared with the average person. (At least in my mind). He also discusses interesting topics including: Ancient bird from last ice age recently discovered! Squirrel Nests Squirrels stripping maple trees Myth: Do hummingbirds travel on the back of geese? All about Whales The taming of Eagles Grouse War on In...

Feb. 18, 2020 - Al Batt has lots of interesting tales to tell. This week he talked about the comic Mark Trail and more: Cars named after birds Essence of Skunk Bats in Australia Birds in the House Pussy willows Trumpeter Swans Where do Cardinals roost?

February 11, 2020 - Al Batt is always "Critercizing" and tells us some great stories. He answers a listeners question about whether a yellow Cardinal is a "real thing." He also discusses: How climate change is impacting our critters Who gets the most snow? Good seed or bad seed? Raptor Center stats and more!

Feb. 4, 2020 - Al Batt had a flock of information today! International Festival of Owls, in Minnesota, in March! Bird call vs Bird songs Deer, turn from grazers to browers Red Fox, skunks, pheasants Rabbit on the Moon Stick-on feeders: how to make them stick The many talents of squirrels

Jan. 27, 2020 - Al Batt has lots to talk about including some abnormal pheasants! And much more: Al's photo of Eagles appeared on the cover of the Land magazine! Bird Man's Rule Downy Woodpeckers Blue Jays Milo is NOT for the birds Check out a bald eagle's bill! Why haven't I ever seen an owl?

December 31, 2019 - Finish out the year with Al Batt! He has lots to say before the next decade begins. Christmas Bird Count Why are the skunks out so early? A Scurry of Squirrels Moving squirrels contributes to their mortality The TOP THREE things to listen for in 2020 to give yourself HOPE!

December 9, 2019 - Al Batt is back with a lot of great info about birds and more. He even talks about great gifts for the birder in your life. Purple Martin Decoys- why use them? Tribute to Firefighters Eurasian-collared Doves Voles in the winter Pheasants in Minnesota Winter weather folklore Winter bird counts coming soon Ant farms Birds to see in Florida

December 3, 2019 - Al Batt has so much to say, and so little time to say it. Today's topics include: Snoods & Wattles Provide winter protection for the birds Do possums carry rabies? Canada Geese on the move Al Batt now has a plaque in the Hammer Museum in Alaska Soybean aphids winter over on buckthotn Toilet paper, one-ply or two-ply??

November 26, 2019 - Al Batt wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and had lots to share on today's program: Tips for Bird Photography Al's Fitbit report Sitka Raptor Center American Bald Eagle Center Do mothballs repel rodents? Mourning Dove behavior The biggest trees in Minnesota Turkey Talk

Nov. 19, 2019 - Al Batt talks with Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright on KMSU about many topics: Al reviews bird books NOT to get for Christmas gifts Al's gags recently were published in the New Yorker magazine U of MN Raptor Center Where are my cardinals? How many spiders do we swallow each year? Do Hedge Apples repel spiders?