North Woods Naturalist

One of the fall migrants we see in flocks on grassy ground is the Lapland longspur. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about these camouflaged seed eaters.

Fall is hibernation time, and that includes our neighborhood snakes. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about snakes in the rocks.

Bumblebees are still out, and they are probably queens looking to dig in for winter. Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about bees in fleece jackets.

The trees and birds and everything are getting ready for winter. In this edition of North Woods Naturalist, Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about autumn.

Dragonflies follow their insect prey…some as far as the Gulf coast.  WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with local naturalist Chel Anderson about green darner dragonfly migration.

One of the small wonders of our north shore woods are little creatures on parade.  Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about the transformation of toads.

There are several northland orchids in Cook County. Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about two orchids to watch for.

We’re definitely into summer and the woods and roadsides, as well as lakes and ponds are blooming. Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about summer blooms.

The recent flooding has a big ecological impact on our streams and lakes.  Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about sediments and nutrients.

One of the showiest birds at the feeder, as well as one of the most vocally proficient is the rose-breasted grosbeak.  Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about this stunning bird.