Birds

Pam Perry, retired DNR biologist, stopped by on June 10, 2025, to chat with our staff phenologist, John Latimer, about the colorful and charismatic critters of June.

Retired wildlife biologist Pam Perry joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to share what birds and other wildlife she's been seeing during this month of May.

Actor Lili Taylor’s rediscovery of birds helped her to be more present and engaged with the world. She shares her experiences in her new book “Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing.”

The Forest History Center in Grand Rapids is holding "Warbler Walks" at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the month of May.

Dr. Ryan Norris, a biologist at the University of Guelph, discusses the Canada Jay. This is part of a series on the decline of native birds, produced by Mark Jacobs.

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, talks about the Christmas Bird Count and woodpeckers with our staff phenologist, John Latimer.

Volunteer photographer Lorie Shaull captured the awe-inspiring sandhill crane migration at Crex Meadows in Wisconsin. A DNR educator shared more about the ancient birds.

Mike North, a wildlife biologist at the Minnesota DNR, discusses the role of woodpeckers in the ecosystem and how foresters and landowners can keep these populations healthy.

Crystal N. Johnson, an environmental sciences professor at Louisiana State University, was on a quest to find a Great Grey Owl — and some peace and quiet. Her search brought her to the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands, MN.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Aug. 20, 2024.