We discuss the return of several insects with warm, spring weather. Then, we get an update on an effort to document the more than 250 species of wild birds that breed in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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The spring return of insects in Wisconsin
If you haven’t already, expect to see tent caterpillars and sawflies in the trees and ants in the kitchen. Spring brings these and other insects to light. Retired UW-Madison entomologist Phil Pellitteri joins us.
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute looking for citizens to collect ticks from the community
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Atlas to complete 20-year picture of wild birds breeding in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II is coming along, with publication expected next year. We get a progress report from Nick Anich, the atlas coordinator with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Phil Pellitteri Guest
- Nick Anich Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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