KMSU Birding With Batt

May 14, 2019 - Al Batt talks all things nature including the following topics: -Fox snakes in Southern Minnesota -Baby Goslings -Relocating Baby Bunnnies -Kansas Bird Sitings -First Hummingbird sited -Frank Zappa sings about birds?! -Warblers -Northern Orioles -Sandhill Cranes

April 30, 2019 - Al Batt covers many interesting topics: Why is that goose in the Eagle's nest? What is the MOST hunted animal in the US? Which bird sounds like a monkey? Why are there headless chickens and ducks around here?! What makes good food for bees? Talk about the Prius car.

April 12, 2019 - Al Batt and Karen Wright talk about nature: -ducks -bluebirds -Decorah Eagles -First frog sightings -Garter snakes -Cowbirds -Mockingbirds -Ticks -Wooly Worms

March 26, 2019 - Al Batt talks about all things nature: Materials that are safe/unsafe to provide for birds for their nests. Slugs Chipmunks. Squirrels. Who eats mealworms? Grackles. and much more!

March 19, 2019 - Al Batt talks about drunk Robins, possible cures to get rid of hungry squirrels, a book recommendation, and ponders which is our snowiest month.

March 12, 2019 - Al Batt talks about Racing Pigeons, the extinct Dodo Bird, butterflies schedule to return home, the winter plethora of Cardinals and why Owls throw up pellets.

March 4, 2019 - Welcome to Al's World! It's filled with birds, nature and kindness. Al Batt has been doing a weekly show on KMSU 89.7 FM radio for more than 30 years! Listen as he talks with Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright.

February 26, 2019 - Al Batt is talking birds and how critters are faring in this deeply cold, snowy winter. The Decorah Eagles have an egg! How chickadees and other birds eat sunflower seeds, and more!

February 19, 2019 - Al talks about: Brown Creepers, what are they best kind of bird feeders, how to deter squirrels, can birds convert snow for water, horn larks, snow geese, upcoming Festival of Owls, etc. There is so much to learn about birds, and All Batt has a folksy and humorous way of telling it that makes you want to hear more!

February 12, 2019 - Where do possums go in the winter? Al Batt talks about their lifestyle along with many other gems about birds and nature.

February 5, 2019 Al Batt talks about the birds and what they are up to this winter.

Jan. 29, 2019 - Most of Minnesota closed down due to the extremely cold temps... but Al Batt was out and about on a walk to check on the birds and nature. He doesn't let a little cold weather stop him from his favorite hobby!

January 15, 2019 - All things bright and beautiful, all things big and small, all things in nature, our friend Al Batt talks about them all!!

January 8, 2018 - Al Batt talks about what you can do to help a bird who has smashed into a window screen and much more!

December 17, 2018 - Do you need some ideas of what to get for a gift for the bird lover in your life? Al Batt has some great ideas for those with a mild interest in birds to those who are obsessed with the avian species. Merry Christmas from Al Batt and all of us here at KMSU radio!

December 4, 2018 - Al Batt talks about making your own homemade bird food out of common ingredients you may already have in your home.

Nov. 27, 2018 - Al Batt talks about the differences between beavers and woodchucks, as well as discusses voles, birds and more.

November 13, 2018 - Fresh back from his trip to Alaska, Al Batt talks about the trip, about pigeons and so much more!!!

Nov. 20, 2018 - Al Batt talks about the Hedge Apple and its effectiveness (or not) against spiders. He also talks about ravens, eagles and other favorite birds and vermin.

November 6, 2018 - We visited with Al Batt via phone while he is visiting Alaska. He shared what was happening in that beautiful state and what listeners have shared with him from back home. This all happened on election day - when Al is usually an election clerk. He finally took a day off after several decades! Enjoy, Al!!

October 30, 2018 - It's migrating season and Al Batt talks about the thousands of birds leaving the North Country for their winter homes. He also discusses what to do if you find an injured bird and more.

October 22, 2018 - Where do frogs go in the winter and what do they do? That's just one of many topics Al Batt discusses on today's show. He also talks about how to keep Bluebirds around, about deer having triplets, and so much more!

October 16, 2018 - Al Bat talks about rodents under the hood, sightings of Lewis Woodpecker in Minnesota, things hiding in the walls and closets at night, and much more!!!

October 9, 2018 - Al Batt talks about nature, drunk birds, and how to identify various types of scat so you know which wildlife is visiting your yard.

October 1, 2018 - Al Batt talks about many species of Warblers and other birds making the trip south for the winter. He talks about deer this time of year and much more about listener's observations of wildlife and nature.