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Chirp Chat
Wisconsin birders join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez monthly to chirp about all things birds.
Episodes
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Raptor research soars at this historic Wisconsin banding station
The Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station has been banding raptors for over 70 years. The station’s banding director, Danny Erickson, shares the history…
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‘Wisconsin Night Guardians’ works to protect birds from deadly window collisions
Hundreds of birds die from flying into glass buildings each year in downtown Milwaukee. But Wisconsin Night Guardians for Songbirds is working to change that.
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One Wisconsin artist’s quest to draw bird migration at a life-size scale
Rebecca Jabs is a science illustrator and ARTservancy resident drawing, painting and printmaking migratory birds she’s seen at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve…
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New documentary explores the lives of Bank swallows on Lake Michigan’s bluffs
Beyond Our Senses is a new documentary that follows thousands of Bank swallows as they migrate from South America to Milwaukee's bluffs in the spring.
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Chirp Chat: Learning about the joys of birding by ear
Birding by ear is a skill that vision and non-vision-impaired folks can learn to help them identify birds.
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Call it a comeback: How Wisconsin is helping recover Piping Plovers across the Great Lakes
Piping plover season is officially underway in Wisconsin, and this year marks a decade since they started nesting in Green Bay after being gone for more than…
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Chirp Chat: How to create a bird-friendly garden with Wisconsin native plants
If you want to welcome more birds to your yard this spring, it’s important to think beyond bird feeders. Growing native plants can create a year-round bird…
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Chirp Chat: Watch baby owls hatch on this Milwaukee live stream
It’s almost nesting season for Barred Owls! For a second year, the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will give people a look into the lives of Barred Owls with a…
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Chirp Chat: Check out a birding kit at the Milwaukee Public Library
Looking for a hobby to try out this new year? Give birding a try! Milwaukee Public Library recently added birding kits to its catalog of things you can check…
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Chirp Chat: Discover winter ducks in Wisconsin
Lake Michigan’s shoreline is a great place for duck-watching in the winter. Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser and Greater Scaup are species you’ll…
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Chirp Chat: Wisconsin researchers strap tiny backpacks to birds to study their behavior
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses small radio transmitters to track bird movement. The…
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Chirp Chat: Calling all Swifties! Chimney Swifts are in Wisconsin!
Fall migration is here, and among the birds migrating to warmer climates from Wisconsin are Chimney Swifts. The small, fast-flying birds are known for the…
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Chirp Chat: The story behind Bird City Wisconsin signs
Did you know Milwaukee is a city for the birds? Bird City is a conservation program that brings folks together to create healthier communities for birds and…
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Chirp Chat: This Wisconsin band blends ‘birding and music’ in new album ‘Lifer’
Aaron Grych, the lead singer, producer and songwriter for the indie rock band, says the new album combines his love for birding and music, while also telling…
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Chirp Chat: All about Wisconsin’s state bird, the American Robin
The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did…
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Chirp Chat: Exploring what birds can teach us about ourselves through art
Artist-in-Residence Hattie Grimm is the creator of the Charles Allis Art Museum’s new art exhibit called “BIRD BODY”. The exhibit features 20 wooden paintings…
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Chirp Chat: The dazzling colors of warbler season in Wisconsin
Warblers are small songbirds that are among the most celebrated by birders for their flashy colors and sweet songs. But most warblers only spend a few weeks in…
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Chirp Chat: How do birds build nests in Wisconsin? With twigs, mud, spiderweb and more
Spring is in the air — which means nest-making season is upon us! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Holly Walz, a park…
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Chirp Chat: How to meet other birders in Wisconsin
Joining a local birding club or meeting other people at birding events can bring you a sense of belonging and teach you things you didn’t know. No matter how…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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'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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.