Spring birding

In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about birds with MiBirds coordinator, Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding conflicts with migratory birds.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!

Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner

Producer: Eric Hilliard

Around the State Guest: Rex Ainslie

Main Interview Guest(s): Erin Rowan

Wildlife Spotlight LinksTurkey vultureAround the State LinksElk management planElk hunting infoDam managementInterview LinksMiBirdsMiBirds Facebook PageBirds mentioned:Red-winged BlackbirdSandhill CraneAmerican RobinKilldeerSong SparrowAmerican woodcockNorthern CardinalWilson's WarblerYellow WarblerRose-breasted GrosbeakAudubon plants for birds databaseAudubon Kirtland's Warbler webinarGlobal Bird Collison Mapper appAudubon Great Lakes Facebook PageMichigan DNR Stewardship DivisionAudubon Climate WatchSummer Global Big Day Michigan.gov/Birding Mailbag LinksNuisance turkey informationTurkey hunting informationMichigan.gov/DNRLicensesWildlife is Everywhere LinksQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].