Have you ever been out on a cold winter day, spotted a woodpecker hole in a tree, and wondered what kind of critters might be cozied up in there? I sure have. The Minnesota DNR is investigating tree cavities of various sizes, and their findings re-emphasize the importance of woodpeckers to the forest ecosystem.
This interview also covers Pileated Woodpeckers’ love of aspen trees and the actions Minnesotans can take to preserve these keystone species. Click above to listen and learn more!
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Contributed/iNaturalist user earnoodlesDrumroll please: Pam Perry is back! Our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist stopped by to talk about winter phenology with John Latimer. -
Contributed/iNaturalist user l_woodsyEach month, Pam Perry joins Tuesday Morning Show co-hosts Heidi Holtan and John Latimer to discuss birds, critters, and seasonal changes. Pam is a retired non-game wildlife biologist who is excited about birds, amphibians, reptiles, and all manner of living things.
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Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).