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Sep 29, 2026 · 26:46
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…
Sep 22, 2026 · 25:08
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…
Sep 15, 2026 · 26:23
09-15-26 - Today Al Batt answers listener questions and then helps identify some nature sounds recorded by guest host Shelley Pierce.
Sep 8, 2026 · 28:28
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.
Sep 1, 2026 · 28:42
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…
Aug 25, 2026 · 27:12
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.
Aug 18, 2026 · 26:31
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.
Aug 11, 2026 · 26:05
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 27:07
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.
Jul 28, 2026 · 25:46
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 25:28
July 21, 2026 - On this episode, All tells us why Cardinals are always looking left and right before eating, explains why he once ate a caterpillar, and educates us on spider…
Jul 14, 2026 · 26:51
Jul 7, 2026 · 26:16
July 07, 2026 - Today, Al Batt shares the record number of Whippoorwill calls in-a-row, observes that more Merlins are being reported in the area, and identifies Grackles as the…
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:35
June 30, 2026 - On this episode, Al tells us he heard a Western Meadowlark at just the right time, shares a report of a Cooper's Hawk that came from an actual written letter, and…
Jun 23, 2026 · 26:07
June 23, 2026 - On today's episode Al shares lots of contributed bird sightings, explains the difference between percocial and antricial baby birds and unlocks the key to…
Jun 16, 2026 · 24:29
June 16, 2026 - On today's episode, Al talks about fireflies and glow worms, shares what the fastest bird is, and explains why the Black-Capped Chickadee is his favorite bird.
Jun 9, 2026 · 27:02
June 9, 2026 - Today Al answers a question from a long-time listener/first-time questioner about turtle nesting habits, talks about Kingfisher sightings, and sheds some light on…
Jun 2, 2026 · 26:22
June 2, 2026 - On today's episode Al Batt shares lots of listener bird sightings, explains how Scarlet Tanagers are like truck drivers, and reminds us to leave the baby birds on…
May 26, 2026 · 25:25
May 26, 2006 - On today's episode Al reports seeing his first Monarch Butterfly of the season, answers a question about spring bird migration, and explains what the term…
May 19, 2026 · 26:07
May 19, 2026 - Today Al Batt tells us a little bit about parakeets, reminds us of the pleasure in watching birds eat food, and answers a question about worms being an invasive…
May 12, 2026 · 25:53
May 12, 2026 - In this episode of Birding With Batt, Al tells us about putting out oranges for Orioles, what determines a deer's antler size, and birds are listening for.
May 5, 2026 · 25:01
May 5, 2026 - On today's episode, Al talks about dandelions, rabbits, and snails.
Apr 28, 2026 · 32:51
April 28, 2026 - It's a Pledge Drive edition of Birding With Batt today. Shelley Pierce from the Shuffle Function morning show joins the conversation. Listen in and see how well…
Apr 21, 2026 · 25:47
April 21, 2026 - On this week's episode, Al tells us how much a Wild Turkey can eat, offers a book recommendation, and shares some insight about earthworms.
Apr 14, 2026 · 26:15
April 14, 2026 - On this week's episode Al shares a book about owls, answers questions about hearing Loons in Southern Minnesota, and suggests how Grackles can help you get your…
Apr 7, 2026 · 25:03
April 7, 2026 - On this week's episode Al shares his favorite bird, answers questions about Penguins, and offers some insight into better health through birding.
Mar 31, 2026 · 27:06
March 31, 2026 - On today's episode, Al tells us why we shouldn't shake hands with a Great Horned Owl, explains how big a Bald Eagle's nest is, and answers a question about…
Mar 24, 2026 · 26:29
March 24, 2026 - In this week's episode, Al shares a bunch of listener comments and questions. And we learn more about a rabbit that just likes sitting in the yard.
Mar 17, 2026 · 26:27
March 17, 2026 - It's St. Patrick's Day, so in addition to talking about birds and amphibians, Al shares his knowledge of luck.
Mar 10, 2026 · 27:11
March 10, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking bird feeding basics and more. Thanks to Jack May for the suggested topics. And to Jennifer, Lillie plus Duncan and Derek for their…
Mar 3, 2026 · 24:33
March 03, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, Dwayne's recent vacation, and bird memory.
Feb 24, 2026 · 29:44
February 24, 2026 - Dwayne is on vacation so Shyboy Tim & Shelley from Shuffle Function are guest hosts. Al talks about house sparrows and tries to help Shelley identify some…
Feb 17, 2026 · 27:51
February 17, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, winter vacation, and turtle shells.
Feb 10, 2026 · 28:05
February 10, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking 40-degree days, birding, and debating wild vs. domesticated chickens and turkeys.
Feb 3, 2026 · 23:50
February 03, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, warmer days, and speculating on how many degrees an owl can turn it's head.
Jan 27, 2026 · 25:05
January 27, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, cold days, and fish eyes.
Jan 20, 2026 · 28:20
January 20, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, cold days, and again with the birds and peanuts.
Jan 13, 2026 · 23:56
January 13, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, sunny days, and a little bit of telephone trouble.
Jan 6, 2026 · 28:46
January 6, 2026 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, fog, and certain birds renting vs. owning their nest.
Jan 5, 2026 · 27:48
December 30, 2025 - It's Dwayne and Al talking birding, squirrels, and peanuts...oh my!
Dec 23, 2025 · 28:17
December 23, 2025 - KMSU's Karen Wright spends her last day on the air (before retirement) with Al Batt. Of course, Al is his usual witty self and as always, they have a…
Dec 17, 2025 · 30:11
Dec. 16, 2025 - Join Al Batt and KMSU's Karen Wright for a discussion about birds, nature and life.
Dec 10, 2025 · 29:52
December 9, 2025 - Join Birdman Al Batt and Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright as they discuss birds and answer listeners questions.
Dec 2, 2025 · 32:28
Dec. 2, 2025 - Another fun chat with Al Batt and Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright. Al answers more questions about squirrels and responds to listeners requests and comments.
Nov 25, 2025 · 30:31
November 25, 2025 - Al Batt and Karen Wright talked a lot about squirrels today, thanks to questions from inquisitive listeners. Of course, there's more, but squirrels were the…
Nov 18, 2025 · 32:27
Nov. 26, 2025 - What a treat to have Al Batt live in the KMSU studios! Al and Karen discuss all sorts of things - from birds to milking cows to catching mice, and so much more.
Nov 11, 2025 · 29:51
November 11, 2025 - Join KMSU's Karen Wright as she talks with Al Batt about the upcoming winter predictions, state birds, citrus trees and more.
Nov 4, 2025 · 26:39
Nov. 04, 2025 - Karen's out today, so it's Dwayne and Al on this episode of Birding With Batt.
Nov 3, 2025 · 31:55
September 09, 2025 - Karen and Al Batt chat about all things birds and more!
Oct 28, 2025 · 26:31
Oct. 28, 2025 - Murmurations, Shrikes, On being Frugal, Snake Eyes and more from your favorite bird man, Al Batt, from somewhere near Hartland, Minnesota.
Oct 21, 2025 · 26:13
Oct. 21, 2025 - Dwayne's in for Karen on today's chat with Al Batt.
Oct 14, 2025 · 30:38
Oct. 14, 2025 - Join Al Batt and Karen Wright as they discuss Eagles, Woodpeckers, re-blooming Lilacs and more.
Oct 7, 2025 · 30:11
October 10, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he talks about bird migration, where to make stops if you are traveling south like the birds, greedy bluebirds and more.
Oct 2, 2025 · 31:30
September 30, 2025 -Squirrels and nuts, is there such a thing as a sea gull, wooly bears, and more with Al Batt.
Sep 24, 2025 · 27:11
September 23, 2025 - No See 'ems, leaf cutter bees, murmerations, deer communication and more from Al Batt!
Sep 16, 2025 · 30:01
Sept. 16, 2025 - Al Batt talks about spiders, passenger pigeons, berries, and gratitude.
Sep 4, 2025 · 31:38
Sept. 9, 2025 - How old is my tree? How accurate is a wooly bear caterpillar at predicting our winter weather? Al Batt answers those questions and many more.
Aug 26, 2025 · 28:15
August 26, 2025 - Karen's at the State Fair so Dwayne's filling in for todays Birding With Batt episode.
Aug 22, 2025 · 29:09
Aug. 19, 2025 - Al Batt talks about flying crickets, pavement vs. labor day ants, gas plants, varieties of goldenrod and more!
Aug 12, 2025 · 30:42
August 12, 2025 - Belted Kingfishers, Vultures, ants and more with everyone's favorite bird man, Al Batt!
Aug 5, 2025 · 27:50
August 05, 2025 - Karen's at the Nicollet County Fair, so Dwayne chats with Al for this week's edition of Birding With Batt.
Jul 30, 2025 · 30:53
July 29, 2025 - What's with all the bunnies this year? And how do I keep squirrels from eating the fruit off my tree? So many questions, answered by Al Batt!
Jul 22, 2025 · 28:51
Karen's preparing for the fair, so Dwayne chats with Al Batt on today's episode of Birding With Batt.
Jul 15, 2025 · 29:28
Karen's up north catching Walleyes, so Dwayne chats with Al Batt on today's episode of Birding With Batt.
Jul 9, 2025 · 27:12
July 8, 2025 = Meanderings with Al Batt! What bird sounds like R2D2? Do Possums hang from their tails? Al answers these and other questions.
Jul 1, 2025 · 30:57
July 1, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he answers listeners questions and shares timely observations about birds and wildlife.
Jun 24, 2025 · 31:05
June 24, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he talks about Tales on the Pelican Breeze, how to deal with the raccoons, lone loons and more.
Jun 17, 2025 · 30:49
June 17, 2025 -Al Batt talks about his bucket list, birds, butterflies and more!
Jun 10, 2025 · 31:06
June 10, 2025 - Mosquitoes, Spiderwort, and Frogs, Oh My! Join Al Batt as he talks with KMSU's Karen Wright about birds, nature and life.
Jun 9, 2025 · 30:01
June 4, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he tells bird tales (and tails).
May 27, 2025 · 30:20
May 27, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he answers listener's questions, including one about becoming a birder - even if you don't use the Internet or Social Media!
May 20, 2025 · 28:38
May 20, 2025- Brighten up your day be listening to the ever-entertaining Al Batt on KMSU's Minnesota Morning.
May 14, 2025 · 29:11
May 13, 2025 - Al Batt talks about welcoming back the hummingbirds, the best bird seed, the looming presence of wind turbines, and more.
May 7, 2025 · 28:16
May 6, 2025 - Al Batt provides us with the Feather Report, discusses how to recognize Kestrels, describes how goslings grow, and much more!
Apr 29, 2025 · 30:23
April 29, 2025 - Al Batt talks about the science of nest-building, why squirrels dig, saving a loon, and more.
Apr 25, 2025 · 28:32
April 22, 2025 - Happy Earth Day! Al Batt talks about the longest, and shortest-living birds, woodpeckers, and the best, and worst, states for bird watching.
Apr 15, 2025 · 28:48
April 15, 2025 - Al Batt shares his secret of how he keeps the raccoons out of his bird feeders and other tips to protect wildlife from themselves.
Apr 10, 2025 · 30:01
March 8, 2025 - Al Batt is a treasure to Southern Minnesota and beyond. Join him as he entertains with his charm and wit on KMSU.
Apr 3, 2025 · 30:59
April 1, 2025 - There's no fooling! It's Al Batt with lots of fun tales - true and maybe not true, but always entertaining.
Mar 25, 2025 · 29:49
March 25, 2025 - Al Batt shares bird observations as we are in the Spring season. He also answers listener's questions.
Mar 18, 2025 · 29:57
March 18, 2025 - Al talks about possums, migration, turkey vultures and more.
Mar 11, 2025 · 31:16
March 11, 2025 Al Batt wasn't on the show last week because he was in the hospital! Al reported that he had a stroke and we are so happy he was able to join us and is on his way…
Feb 25, 2025 · 32:44
Feb. 25, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he tells tales of nature and life.
Feb 19, 2025 · 27:09
Feb. 18, 2025 Al Batt shares his wit and wisdom, sprinkled with a bit of humor.
Feb 11, 2025 · 26:36
Once Dwayne got his tech troubles squared away, Al Batt was able to join in for another episode of Birding With Bat.
Feb 4, 2025 · 29:07
Another great episode of Birding With Batt where Al answers lots of listener questions. Enjoy!!
Jan 28, 2025 · 30:08
Dwayne fills in for Karen on today's chat with Al Batt. Enjoy the conversation!
Jan 23, 2025 · 30:41
Jan. 21, 2025 Join Al Batt for his usual entertaining segment on KMSU radio with Karen Wright.
Jan 14, 2025 · 29:18
Jan. 14, 2025 Al Batt clears up the myth that possums got here by traveling in hay bales. He discusses winter bird counts, snowy owls, drinks named after birds, bunnies and more.
Jan 7, 2025 · 29:01
Jan. 7, 2025 - Happy New Year! Al Batt is back after a couple weeks off for the holidays. He's his usual witty and kind self. Enjoy his stories about birds and nature.
Dec 18, 2024 · 35:33
Dec. 17, 2024 Join Southern Minnesota's favorite bird man who can make you smile with a turn of a phrase like nobody else.
Dec 11, 2024 · 33:14
Dec. 10, 2024 Are you at a loss for what to give the bird lover in your life for Christmas? Or maybe you can't think of anything to add to your list to enhance your love of…
Dec 3, 2024 · 29:38
Dec. 3, 2024 Happy December! Listen to the wit and wisdom of our good friend, Al Batt.
Nov 26, 2024 · 26:09
Nov. 26, 2024 Thanksgiving is in a couple of days, so Al Batt talked some turkey and other interesting things about birds, nature, etc.
Nov 19, 2024 · 30:51
Nov. 19, 2024 - So many things to talk about with Al Batt - headless garter snakes, possums, frogs, deer on Hwy 22, and so much more!
Nov 13, 2024 · 31:57
Nov. 12, 2024 Al Batt discusses birds, possum lodges, what his granddaughter is up to and so much more!!
Nov 13, 2024 · 29:23
Nov. 5, 2024 Al Batt discusses the murmurations of migrating birds crossing the area now. Who are they? Where are they going? Etc.
Oct 31, 2024 · 28:36
October 29, 2024 Birding with Batt features Southern Minnesota's preeminent bird man, Al Batt. Enjoy his wit and wisdom.
Oct 21, 2024 · 30:04
Oct. 22, 2025 Al Batt talks about possums, which animals carry the most rabies, Asian Lady Beetle invasion, Where to frogs/toads go in the winter, and much more.
Oct 21, 2024 · 29:58
October 15, 2024 Self-proclaimed "Bird Nerd" Al Batt talks about skunk spray and much more!
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