wildlife

Taking A Country Trip In Spring

John Weeks — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:17:21 +0000

John Weeks goes on a spring time journey. He takes us on a tour to the country side and examines wildlife in his favorite areas.

Planting For Wildlife

John Weeks — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:15:31 +0000

John Weeks explains the value of plants to Wildlife and how to attract wildlife to your environment.

Roadkill + technology = new app to track wildlife

Sarah Harris — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:42:09 +0000

We’ve all seen or experienced it – unfortunate wildlife dashes in front of a car at just the wrong time - and its remains splatter across the road. But Danielle Garneau, a wildlife ecologist at SUNY Plattsburgh, says the roadkill we’re likely to see on roads can teach us a lot. She’s using a new smartphone app for citizen scientists.

The Sight Of Road Kill Makes A Pretty, Data-Rich Picture

editor — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:58:00 +0000

Wildlife ecologist Danielle Garneau is making a habit of tracking down roadkill. She actually seeks it out, hunting for clues about larger ecological trends. Garneau records it all on a free smartphone app, EpiCollect.

Standing by the side of the road in upstate New York, phone in hand, Garneau peers down at a dead, bloody and smelly skunk.

She takes a picture of the carcass and opens the app to input data, including location, time of day, the road's speed limit and whether the carcass has been scavenged.

Zoo keepers share ideas in Syracuse

Ellen Abbott — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:00:00 +0000

More than 200 zoo keepers from around the country descended on the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse this week for the 39th annual conference of the Association of Zookeepers.

Revisiting My Past and Finding Something Rare

John Weeks — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:30:52 +0000

John Weeks reminisces on his early life in the countryside of central New York. Since childhood, Weeks has studied nature. He recounts the plants and wildlife that left a lasting impression on him early in life.

Originally aired on July 22, 1988.

The Red Fox

John Weeks — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:49:36 +0000

John Weeks dispels the myths surrounding foxes. These small mammals are not nearly as sly or cruel as Aesop's Fables would lead you to believe. Weeks discusses the curiosity and beauty of foxes. Not only are these animals exciting to observe but they also fulfill a crucial role in their ecosystem.

Originally aired on July 8, 1988.

Powerline Bird Watching

John Weeks — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:51:48 +0000

John Weeks explains that keeping an eye out for birds while driving can be both relaxing and informative. The power lines bordering highways provide an abundance of opportunities to sight beautiful birds. Bird watching in the car can be a good way to observe local nature without trekking through rough terrain.

Highways of Silk

John Weeks — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:22 +0000

John Weeks talks about Tent Caterpillars and their effect on apple and cherry trees. Weeks explains how these insects, usual thought of as pests, serve a necessary role in the ecosystem. In fact, the Tent Caterpillars are not really harmful to the trees at all.

Originally aired June 19,1987.

Focusing on the Ferns

John Weeks — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:51:05 +0000

John Weeks encourages his listeners to stop and study the ferns. Ferns can be confusing and difficult to identify. Still, Weeks believes that their elegant form and unusual lifecycle make these plants worth your time and energy.

Be Kind To Young Wildlife

John Weeks — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:47:20 +0000

John Weeks talks about the importance of not interfering with wildlife. Weeks explains why it is best to leave young wild animals alone.

Originally aired on June 6th, 1987.

Strange Ways to Cope In The Nesting Season

John Weeks — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:04:28 +0000

John Weeks discusses the many unusual ways birds construct makeshift nests in the spring. Weeks shares stories of birds using "wildlife ad-libbing" to survive in inhospitable weather.

Leave the Baby Wildlife Alone

John Weeks — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:28:33 +0000

John Weeks talks to listeners about baby wildlife that are left alone during the spring and how we should not worry about them. Weeks explains that departure of the young should not be taken as a sign of abandonment and what to do if you see a wildlife baby animal.

Originally aired on April 26th, 1985.