Laura Erickson's For the Birds

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**Laura Erickson’s For the 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. Hundreds more episodes are available for free at http://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/.

Latest Episodes:

Ginormous Bird Migration Day Oct 07, 2026

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Laura reminisces about the largest migration day she ever witnessed.

The Cutest Queue of All Oct 06, 2026

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In a world of chaos and randomness, chickadees create order and fairness.

September! Sep 29, 2026

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September is securely in first place (in an 8-way tie), as Laura's favorite month. What makes it so special?

About that banded female bird... Sep 23, 2026

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Laura got a lot of information about that banded female Pileated Woodpecker visiting her yard this week, along with photos!

When Humor Doesn't Land Sep 21, 2026

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Some things are no laughing matter. A reader of Laura Erickson's blog, which serves as a transcript to this radio program/podcast, took legitimate offense at the post titled, "Detaining Migrants Here in Duluth."

Surprising Discovery about My Female Banded Pileated Woodpecker Sep 18, 2026

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The band on the Pileated Woodpecker who just showed up in Laura's yard is at least 15 or 20 years old, but that doesn't mean the woodpecker is!

Detaining Migrants in Duluth--Avian Version Sep 17, 2026

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The licensed government agents detaining avian migrants deal with them much more kindly than do those detaining human beings. (This one may make some listeners angry.)

Texas, Part 2: Whooping Cranes and More! Sep 16, 2026

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Russ wanted to make absolutely certain that Laura saw Whooping Cranes on their trip to Texas. Sure enough!

Discovering Texas with Russ Sep 15, 2026

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Laura went on her first planned birding trip, the itinerary including the best birding hotspots of the area, in 1978,

Turning my universe right-side up. Sep 10, 2026

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Childhood dreams sometimes do come true.