Chirp Chat
Released monthly
Chirp Chat is a monthly series on Lake Effect, a local news show on WUWM – Milwaukee's NPR Station. Join Lake Effect's Xcaret Nuñez as she speaks with Wisconsin birders about how birds connect us with nature and each other.
Latest Episodes
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Birding by ear is a skill that vision and non-vision-impaired folks can learn to help them identify birds.
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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 70 years.
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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 sanctuary.
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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 nest box camera.
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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 out.
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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 regularly see.
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The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses small radio transmitters to track bird movement. The transmitters are fitted onto birds like tiny backpacks.
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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 tornado-like dance they perform in the sky.
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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 people. And Milwaukee is just one of 82 official Bird Cities in Wisconsin.
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Aaron Grych, the lead singer, producer and songwriter for the indie rock band Quokka, says the new album combines his love for birding and music, while also telling stories through a bird’s-eye view.