As summer begins, there are plenty of birds around!
Pam Perry, retired DNR non-game wildlife biologist, couldn’t be happier to see them flitting through the trees and fields near Brainerd.
In this month’s discussion, Pam and John Latimer focus on charismatic critters: Red-headed Woodpeckers, Scarlet Tanagers, Orioles and Monarch Butterflies. Listen in to learn more about our beautiful, winged neighbors!
Topics
- Introduction (0:00-0:26)
- Red-headed Woodpeckers (0:26-5:51)
- Woodpecker nestlings (5:51-9:53)
- Scarlet Tanagers (9:53-11:46)
- Molting habits (11:46-12:33)
- Orioles (12:33-14:05)
- Hummingbirds (14:05-14:41)
- Monarch butterflies (14:41-15:44)
- Conclusion (15:44-15:55)
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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).