North Woods Naturalist
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North Woods Naturalist: A surprise early migrant
-Naturalist Chel Anderson tells CJ Heithoff about one early spring migrant she recently spotted in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Ravens
-WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about ravens in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Winter observations
-It's certainly been a snowy winter on the North Shore. Naturalist Chel Anderson fills us in on the detail of just how much snow we've seen, as well as other observations she's made this winter.
North Woods Naturalist: Life beneath the ice
-Life is still flourishing underneath the winter ice despite the bitterly cold temperatures we've experienced this season.
WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the wonders of life below the ice in this edition of North Woods Naturalist
North Woods Naturalist: Types of ice
-Did you know that there are many different types of ice that can form on our lakes?
Naturalist Chel Anderson tells WTIP's CJ Heithoff how to tell the differences between all the different varieties of ice in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Frost cracks
-WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about what causes frost cracks in trees.
North Woods Naturalist: Bobcats
-There's been an increase in reports of bobcats along the North Shore recently. WTIP's CJ Heithoff checks in with Chel Anderson to find out more about the feline animal in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Deer in winter
-White-tailed deer can be found across almost all of North America, and our area is no exception. However, the North Shore climate creates some unique challenges for deer, particularly in the winter.
WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about how deer manage the snow and other wintry conditions in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Snow and snow fog
-The North Shore has received significant snowfall over the past few weeks. WTIP's CJ Heithoff checks in with naturalist Chel Anderson to learn how this snow affects our wildlife. Chel also explains the rare wonder of snow fog in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Eagles kettling
-Despite the cold, some eagles do stay along the North Shore during the winter months. WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with Chel Anderson about what those eagles are up this time of year in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.