Kansas Canopy

The Impact of Invasive Woody Species on Pollinators: Part 2


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Invasive woody species, like bush honeysuckle and Callery pear, can devastate native woody species affecting the entire ecosystem. Last month we discussed how these species affect insects and this month we are joined by recently retired Extension Specialist and all-around bird enthusiast, Chuck Otte. With decades of bird watching experience, Chuck shares his thoughts on the factors impacting bird species in Kansas and why we should all pay more attention to the implications of those changes. 

Below are resources discussed on this episode.

  • The Value of Native and Invasive Fruit-Bearing Shrubs for Migrating Songbirds: https://pubag.nal.usda.gov/catalog/1292093
  • Nutritional Values of Wild Fruits and Consumption by Migrant Frugivorous Birds: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1940543
  • Sibley Guide to Birds: https://www.sibleyguides.com/
  • National Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North America, 7th edition: https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/national-geographic-field-guide-to-birds-of-north-america-seventh-edition/
  • Merlin App: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
  • The Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/
  • https://ksbirds.org/
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