North Woods Naturalist
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North Woods Naturalist: Crows
-Did you know that crows are incredibly intelligent birds? WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks all things crows with naturalist Chel Anderson in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Changing summer
-The woods and waters along the North Shore often undergo dramatic changes during the summer months. Naturalist Chel Anderson describes the changes she's noticed recently in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Bald-Faced Hornets
-Bald-Faced Hornets are found all across the country. You may not have heard of them, but you've probably seen their volleyball-sized paper wasp-like nests before. WTIP's CJ Heithoff speaks with naturalist Chel Anderson about Bald-Faced Hornets in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Spring fungi
-WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with Chel Anderson about the various species of spring fungi in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Spring ephemerals
-WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about spring ephemerals in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Co-parenting eagles
-A group of co-parenting eagles in Illinois has garnered quite a bit of media attention across the country. WTIP's CJ Heithoff checks in with naturalist Chel Anderson to learn more about this uncommon occurrence.
North Woods Naturalist: Current spring observations
-It's an exciting time of year to see the changes around us. WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the latest spring observations.
North Woods Naturalist: Seasonal whiplash
-What season is it, spring or winter? If you've found yourself asking that question recently, you may have experienced seasonal whiplash. WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about how the abruptly changing conditions affect the wildlife in our area in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Bird songs
-It's the time of year when the birds start singing away. WTIP's CJ Heithoff talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the physiology behind bird songs in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.
North Woods Naturalist: Signs of spring
-Despite recent snowfalls, spring is here. WTIP's CJ Heithoff speaks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the signs of the changing season in this edition of North Woods Naturalist.