Why you shouldn’t stay indoors this winter: There’s too much outdoors to experience. Then, we talk about snowy owls making their way from the Arctic to Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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Give the gift of wildlife conservation
Winter is coming, and so are different ways to commune with nature and encounter wildlife. The holiday season also affords opportunities to give gifts that benefit conservation efforts. UW-Extension wildlife specialists Jamie Nack and David Drake explain.
“Mammal Tracks & Sign” by Mark Elbroch
Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks
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Snowy owls make their appearance in Wisconsin
As of November 25, 11 snowy owls were reported in Wisconsin this season. If there are more, Wisconsin DNR conservation biologist Ryan Brady will know of it. He joins us to talk about these migratory birds from above the Arctic Circle, and their occasional irruptions here in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Jamie Nack Guest
- David Drake Guest
- Ryan Brady Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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