Chirp Chat

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Chirp Chat

Wisconsin birders join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez monthly to chirp about all things birds.

Episodes

  1. 17 HR. AGO

    Chirp Chat: How to participate in Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count in Wisconsin

    Celebrate birds this holiday season through the National Audubon Society’s 125th annual Christmas Bird Count. For this episode of Chirp Chat, Milwaukee area Christmas Bird Count organizer, Zoe Finney, explains the history of the bird census, how to participate and how the data helps protect birds.

    15 min

  2. NOV 22

    Chirp Chat: How to help birds survive Wisconsin’s winter

    For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Toby Seegert, the Regional Conservation Specialist for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. He says winter is a great time to keep backyard bird feeders stocked so you can help birds stay nourished through the season.

    14 min

  3. OCT 29

    Chirp Chat: It’s owl season in Southeast Wisconsin. Here’s how to spot them

    You can go on an owl prowl to spot some of these nocturnal predators. Owl prowls are nighttime hikes in the woods where you listen for the calls of owls to help you get a glimpse of them.

    14 min

  4. SEP 6

    Chirp Chat: How you can protect migrating birds from flying into windows

    Window collisions are a leading cause of bird deaths, causing up to 3.5 billion bird deaths in the U.S. each year. They're even more common in the fall when both adult birds and their offspring migrate. But there are various ways to make your home more bird-friendly.

    23 min

  5. AUG 14

    Chirp Chat: Young campers learn about the beauty and science of bird banding

    Earlier this summer, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spent the day with scientists and Urban Ecology Center campers to learn about bird banding, a way of tracking bird behavior by safely catching, tagging and measuring birds.

    8 min

  6. JUL 24

    Chirp Chat: Caring for Wisconsin's beloved cranes

    The International Crane Foundation, based in Baraboo, works around the world to save cranes and the ecosystems they depend on. Lake Effect producer Xcaret Nuñez spent a day at its headquarters to learn about the ICF's conservation work with sandhill cranes and whooping cranes.

    18 min

  7. JUN 24

    'Chirp Chat': Wisconsinites share the birds that sparked their interest in birding

    Think back to a time in your life when you saw a bird that piqued your interest and made you want to learn more about birds. That’s your spark bird! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez asked listeners to share the moment they discovered their spark bird.

    12 min

  8. MAY 20

    Chirp Chat: A closer look at Wisconsin’s fascinating birds of prey

    It’s peak birding season in Wisconsin, and if you look high in the sky, you’ll likely see some raptors soaring. Raptors like hawks, owls and vultures sometimes get a bad reputation, but these birds of prey play a huge ecological role.

    17 min

  9. APR 11

    Chirp Chat: Exploring the wonder of spring migration in Wisconsin

    If you've been outside lately, chances are you've heard Robins, Finches and Red-winged blackbirds singing out to let you know it’s the start of spring migration. But the best is yet to come.

    13 min

  10. MAR 28

    Chirp Chat: Why some Wisconsin birds are getting new names

    The American Ornithological Society promised last November to rename all birds with English names, along with any other bird names deemed offensive and exclusionary. That includes birds like Cooper’s hawk, Wilson’s warbler, Franklin’s gull, and dozens more.

    16 min

  11. FEB 28

    Chirp Chat: A beginner’s guide on how to start birding in Milwaukee

    With the sun shining a little more lately, you may have noticed more birds chirping — making it a great time to head outdoors and explore our feathered friends.

    16 min
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Wisconsin birders join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez monthly to chirp about all things birds.

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