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:

Down to the Wire (Time Sensitive) May 26, 2026

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Duluthians have only 5 days left to sign two petitions to protect a beautiful, beloved park in Duluth.

Whip-poor-will May 21, 2026

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When Laura was in Ohio earlier this month, she saw roosting whip-poor-wills for the first time in half a century.

NDAs and Our Culture of Secrecy, Part 2: Democracy dies in darkness May 13, 2026

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Democratic values, and our lives, are damaged when politicians, developers, and corporations keep secrets regarding critical details about projects that will harm communities or give away public lands. I apologize for the poor sound quality--I recorded this in my hotel room in Chicago and mixed it on my laptop.

NDAs and Our Culture of Secrecy, Part 1: Not All Secrets Are Bad. May 05, 2026

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Laura never used to be suspicious about secrets because one that she kept as a small child was so very important to her.

An Essay by My Inspirational Mentor Apr 27, 2026

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Laura shares an essay written this month by the Michigan State professor who changed her life.

"Anything Can Happen" Day Apr 24, 2026

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Birding is wonderful both for its predictability and its unpredictable moments.

Thank You, Horned Larks Apr 21, 2026

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One of Laura's most magical experiences in Colorado came about because she tried, and failed, to get pictures of a little flock of Horned Larks.

The Colors of Everyday Life Apr 16, 2026

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Laura just got home from a trip to Colorado and got to thinking about *The Wizard of Oz*.

Harris's Hawk and the Movie "Hamnet" Apr 07, 2026

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Agnes's bird in the movie and book, *Hamnet* is specified to be a falcon--a kestrel. But the falcon was portrayed in the movie by a completely unrelated bird from an entirely different continent--a Harris's Hawk. Laura didn't mind this at all--indeed, there were excellent reasons for using this "incorrect" species. Laura is in Colorado right now--this was recorded in her hotel room. She doesn't know if there will be more new programs this week--after today this is going to be one intense birding trip.

For the Birds Retrospective, Part 3: Things start to get silly. Apr 03, 2026

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Most "For the Birds" programs have been pretty straightforward, but Laura's occasionally done some silly programs.

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