Laura thinks the sudden surge in Red-headed Woodpeckers in her neck of the woods may be due to emerald ash borer and the sudden surge in dead ash trees.

In many ways birds are superior to us humans, and also luckier. This is exactly the kind of program that has inspired some people to call Laura the "Dr. Ruth of Ornithology." The accompanying blog post has a lot of worthwhile photos listeners might want to see.

This bird of machismo and contradiction keeps scientists guessing.

Laura doesn't like the idea of bucket lists, but she does have a wish list.

Laura feels wealthy in ways Elon Musk or Donald Trump never will.

Laura's trip to Florida's Dry Tortugas was a wonderful success.

Laura and her birding buddy Bernie went to Chamber's Grove last Wednesday to see the annual visit by hundreds of American White Pelicans.

Laura reflects on this year's Earth Day compared to the first Earth Day in 1970.

Laura talks about taking photos through window glass.

Laura is headed to South America next month, and is studying up.