A wonderful bird is the Pelican,

Its bill can hold more than his belican

It can take in its beak

Enough food for a week

But damned if I know how the helican!

Lean more about American White Pelican and Brown Pelicans in this episode!

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Red-winged Blackbirds and Meadowlarks are both very vocal, both migratory in my area, and both members of the Icteridae family.  In this episode we'll learn more about these heralds of Spring!

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Spring is here!  (At least in the Northern Hemisphere).  A time celebrated by many cultures as a time of rebirth and renewal.  Rabbits are often a symbol of spring, given their propensity for....reproducing.  Learn more about the members of the order Lagomorpha - Rabbits, hares, and Pika.

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There are 15 species of crane worldwide, but only 2 are native to North America: The Sandhill Crane and the Whooping Crane.  The Sandhill Crane's spring migration staging is considered to be one of the top wildlife spectacles in the world.  Whooping Cranes were once nearly extinct - with fewer than 28 individuals left in the wild.  Learn more about these remarkable birds and the fight to keep them from going extinct in this episode!

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Magpies are one of the smartest animals on the planet - they make tools, play and hold "funerals" for their dead.  Learn more about this amazing member of the Corvid family in this episode!

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Several stories hit the news recently that relate - either directly or indirectly - to things I've talked about in the last few episodes of this podcast.  I'll update you on stories relating to wolverines, wolves and other efforts to reintroduce native species in their historic range.

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Lemmings are another small, artic tundra dwelling mammal - and they have a very interesting relationship with Snowy Owls.  Learn more about both - and how Walt Disney shamefully contributed to lemming myths - in this episode!

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Last episode I told you about a "Golden Mole" which, as it turns out, is not actually a mole.  So what IS a mole?  And what's the difference between a Mole and Vole?  And what's a shrew and can it be tamed?  All these questions will be answered in this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!

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We finish off 2023 by looking at some of the notable news from the past year, including new species discovered, old species re-discovered and species re-introduced into the wild.  We've got insects, spiders, monotremes, a snake named Harrison Ford and more!  Check it out!

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Today I'm talking about more mustelids!  You've probably heard of a wolverine - whether it's the superhero or the University of Michigan mascot - but what do you really know about wolverines?  Probably not much (I know I didn't!) so join me to learn more about the mighty wolverine and his little cousin the fisher.

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