KMSU Birding With Batt

September 29, 2026 - On this edition of Birding With Batt, Al tells tales of raising squirrels, shares reports of hummingbird and firefly spottings and answers a question about the moths and butterflies.

September 22, 2026 - In this episode, Al shares some first day of Fall observations, offers a translation of the bird language "bird finchian", and tells us which cars make the best targets for bird droppings.

09-15-26 - Today Al Batt answers listener questions and then helps identify some nature sounds recorded by guest host Shelley Pierce.

September 8, 2026 - On this episode, Al teaches us about bird taste buds, discusses when the latest date in Minnesota is to see Fireflies, and discovers what a cobra chicken is. 

September 1, 2026 - On this episode, Al shares some old-time sayings about September predicting winter weather, explains why plastic owls might not work to keep birds away, and tells us why the smell of pineapple might be in the air right now.

August 25, 2026 - On this episode, Al explains why Stable Flies are often near our feet, shares a report of more osprey sightings, and answers a listener question about Blue Jays.

August 18, 2026 - In this episode, Al shares fewer reports of Red Crossbills, urges caution when collecting hornets nests, and answers a listener question about animal allergies.

August 11, 2026 - On this episode, Al tells us about a recent drive he took where he saw lots of Wild Cucumbers and Asters, shares many listener reports of Red Crossbill sightings, and answers a listener question about racoons.

August 4, 2026 - In today's episode Al Batt shares a Pollen Car sighting, passes along reports of Red Crossbills, and explains why cemeteries are great places to see birds.

July 28, 2026 - On this week's episode, Al says he's seeing long lines at his bird waterpark, observes Jays "jaysplaining" to their flock mates, and offers a way to traps earwigs with a used tuna can.