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:

How Lead in Ammo and Tackle Harm Wildlife Jul 02, 2026

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Wildlife suffer much more than humans do from the lead hunters and anglers use.

How Lead in Hunters' Ammo Harms Humans Jul 01, 2026

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The lead in the shot and bullets fired at shooting ranges and by hunters harms human beings. Laura explains how.

Lead in Human History Jun 30, 2026

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Within days of the start taking office in his first administration, Donald Trump rescinded an Obama administration rule outlawing lead ammo and tackle on all national wildlife refuges. The Biden administration created a new rule outlawing the use of lead by hunters and anglers in just 8 national wildlife refuges, but now the Trump administration is reversing that. This week Laura discusses the issue in depth, starting today with how lead has been used in human history.

Blue Jays--Family Ties, Part 1 Jun 23, 2026

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Blue Jays have figured prominently in Laura's family life for many decades.

Ludwig Part 3 Jun 18, 2026

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Ludwig the Blue Jay taught Laura a lot of important lessons.

Ludwig the Blue Jay, Part 2 Jun 17, 2026

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Ludwig, the baby Blue Jay Laura took care of in 1979, taught her all kinds of interesting things.

Ludwig the Blue Jay, Part 1 Jun 16, 2026

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The Blue Jay is among Laura's top three favorite birds, in large part because of one individual bird.

My Top Ten Favorite Birds Jun 09, 2026

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Laura does not have a favorite child, but she does have a favorite bird--the one who feels like part of her immediate family.

Not a very warm welcome Jun 05, 2026

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A cold spring can be hard on birds.

You CAN Go Home Again May 29, 2026

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Laura revisited one of her most beloved places on the planet two weeks ago, and had a lovely time.

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