Chirp Chat
Wisconsin birders join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez monthly to chirp about all things birds.
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Chirp Chat: Calling all Swifties! Chimney Swifts are in Wisconsin!
Fall migration is here, and among the birds migrating to warmer climates from Wisconsin are Chimney Swifts. The small, fast-flying birds are known for the tornado-like dance they perform in the sky.
00:16:04 |
Mon 15 Sep 2025
Chirp Chat: The story behind Bird City Wisconsin signs
Did you know Milwaukee is a city for the birds? Bird City is a conservation program that brings folks together to create healthier communities for birds and people. And Milwaukee is just one of 82 of…
00:14:50 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Chirp Chat: This Wisconsin band blends ‘birding and music’ in new album ‘Lifer’
Aaron Grych, the lead singer, producer and songwriter for the indie rock band, says the new album combines his love for birding and music, while also telling stories through a bird's eye-view.
00:18:50 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Chirp Chat: All about Wisconsin’s state bird, the American Robin
The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also Wiscon…
00:14:08 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Chirp Chat: Exploring what birds can teach us about ourselves through art
Artist-in-Residence Hattie Grimm is the creator of the Charles Allis Art Museum’s new art exhibit called “BIRD BODY”. The exhibit features 20 wooden paintings and sculptures that she says explore “ou…
00:15:04 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Chirp Chat: The dazzling colors of warbler season in Wisconsin
Warblers are small songbirds that are among the most celebrated by birders for their flashy colors and sweet songs. But most warblers only spend a few weeks in Milwaukee.
00:15:22 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Chirp Chat: How do birds build nests in Wisconsin? With twigs, mud, spiderweb and more
Spring is in the air — which means nest-making season is upon us! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Holly Walz, a park naturalist with the Wehr Nature Center, about t…
00:17:59 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Chirp Chat: How to meet other birders in Wisconsin
Joining a local birding club or meeting other people at birding events can bring you a sense of belonging and teach you things you didn’t know. No matter how experienced you are.
00:20:48 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Chirp Chat: How to help birds survive Wisconsin’s winter
For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Toby Seegert, the Regional Conservation Specialist for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. He says winter is a great time to keep b…
00:13:46 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Chirp Chat: How to participate in Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count in Wisconsin
Celebrate birds this holiday season through the National Audubon Society’s 125th annual Christmas Bird Count. For this episode of Chirp Chat, Milwaukee area Christmas Bird Count organizer, Zoe Finney…
00:14:47 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Chirp Chat: It’s owl season in Southeast Wisconsin. Here’s how to spot them
You can go on an owl prowl to spot some of these nocturnal predators. Owl prowls are nighttime hikes in the woods where you listen for the calls of owls to help you get a glimpse of them.
00:13:52 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Chirp Chat: How you can protect migrating birds from flying into windows
Window collisions are a leading cause of bird deaths, causing up to 3.5 billion bird deaths in the U.S. each year. They're even more common in the fall when both adult birds and their offspring migra…
00:22:31 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
Chirp Chat: Young campers learn about the beauty and science of bird banding
Earlier this summer, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spent the day with scientists and Urban Ecology Center campers to learn about bird banding, a way of tracking bird behavior by safely catching, tagging…
00:07:48 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Chirp Chat: Caring for Wisconsin's beloved cranes
The International Crane Foundation, based in Baraboo, works around the world to save cranes and the ecosystems they depend on. Lake Effect producer Xcaret Nuñez spent a day at its headquarters to lea…
00:17:35 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
'Chirp Chat': Wisconsinites share the birds that sparked their interest in birding
Think back to a time in your life when you saw a bird that piqued your interest and made you want to learn more about birds. That’s your spark bird! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret …
00:11:40 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Chirp Chat: A closer look at Wisconsin’s fascinating birds of prey
It’s peak birding season in Wisconsin, and if you look high in the sky, you’ll likely see some raptors soaring. Raptors like hawks, owls and vultures sometimes get a bad reputation, but these birds o…
00:16:43 |
Mon 20 May 2024
Chirp Chat: Exploring the wonder of spring migration in Wisconsin
If you've been outside lately, chances are you've heard Robins, Finches and Red-winged blackbirds singing out to let you know it’s the start of spring migration. But the best is yet to come.
00:13:11 |
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Chirp Chat: Why some Wisconsin birds are getting new names
The American Ornithological Society promised last November to rename all birds with English names, along with any other bird names deemed offensive and exclusionary. That includes birds like Cooper’s…
00:16:23 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Chirp Chat: A beginner’s guide on how to start birding in Milwaukee
With the sun shining a little more lately, you may have noticed more birds chirping — making it a great time to head outdoors and explore our feathered friends.
00:15:43 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
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