North Woods Naturalist

Most people probably identify trees by their leaves and bark. In the first of a two part series, WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about tree bark.

 
(Photo by John Lustig on Flickr)
 

They’re our heaviest and probably most agile owl, but they usually show up here when the winter hunting gets hard in the far north. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about snowy owls in this feature from early February.

(Photo by Tony Hisgett on Flickr)
 
 

Mid-winter is a time to check in on progress toward spring. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about winter now and coming up.
 
(Photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources on Flickr)

With everything frozen up, birds and mammals can have a difficult time finding water. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about hydrating in winter.
 

(Photo by Kodpe on Flickr)

These little creatures have been perfecting their lifestyles for millions upon millions of years. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about water shrews.

(Photo courtesy of Wildlife in a Dorset Garden on Flickr)

This winter is a whole lot different from last year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about birds, animals and warmer temperatures.
 
(Art courtesy of California State University Image Project)

They’re agile and fierce pursuit hunters. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about her close encounter with a sharp-shinned hawk.

(Photo by Laura Gooch on Flickr)
 

They’re a refreshing snack to find along a trail. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about thimbleberries.

This has been a particularly bothersome summer for mosquitoes. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about these pesky pests.

Plenty of plants blooming and animals moving around. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about early summer