Podcasts about Plover

After rebuilding their Riverland caravan park in the wake of a devastating flood, Barbara and Geoff Calvert are facing a new challenge — surging insurance premiums. 

Brian Lee joins us from Okray Family Farms in Plover. While potato harvest wrapped up in the fall, spuds are stored until the following year. Brian's job is to make sure the stored potatoes are getting out to customers. He says this year, the yield was down compared to 2023, so supply is tighter. The quality of the potatoes in storage is favorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 2025!  In honor of winter weather I'm going to tell you about a bird that, well, at least has "snow" in it's name: The Snowy Plover. I'll also give you information on how to register for my first "Feral Final Friday Webinar" which will be on Friday, January 31st at 11a Mountain Time (that's 10a Pacific, 12p Central, 1p Eastern).  Registration is just $5. Other ways to support the Podcast: Become a patron!  www.Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation (or register for the webinar) via Cash App using $ForestNerd Make a donation (or register for the webinar) using PayPal with my email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com.  You can also use that to send me questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes! Check out the merch store at www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest  

Solar energy is great for reducing greenhouse gases, but a new solar panel project in Plover puts prairie chicken habitat at risk. The post Environmentalist Dilemma: Vista Sands Solar Project Threatens Prairie ... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

New Zealand Shore Plover, Tūturuatu - Jordana Whyte from Dunedin Wildlife Hospital introduces the New Zealand shore plover, tūturuatu This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Ray and Brad share their recent outings for American Dipper and Black-bellied Plover, then they discuss the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 contest results as well as more general conversation about contests.

Rhymes with Clover

Rhymes with Clover

With Bron Burton and Cabin Boy at the helm, Kerri Erler comes aboard to share her new children's book, "Bozo the Brave", which recounts the true story of the cockerspaniel who managed to swim "The Rip", the notoriously treacherous waters between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff.Next, we hear from Dave Donnelly of the Dolphin Research Institute gives us the latest on whale migrations in Victoria, and the whale washed up on 13th Beach.CabinBoy recounts the story of "The Plover", a well-traveled and hard working wooden boat well into her 80s, and the campaign to patch up a hole in her stern.And finally, Jeff Maynard paddles in to slap the seal of disapproval on The Worst Underwater Movie #4 - "Jaws: the Revenge"

#panchatantra #epic In the first story, Lively and Victor continue their conversation and Victor begins to worry about Rusty getting hurt. And in the second story, the Plover tells his wife that he can beat the ocean. Source: Panchatantra Arthur W Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Amith Nadig - Carnatic Flute - Bilahari Raga Sound Effects: 113997__heigh-hoo__winterbeach on Freesound.org Photo Credit "Crab Plover" by Koshyk is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Video by Headliner

A plucky little survivor. Except when it isn't.

Wisconsin's agricultural pilots can finally take a breath as the application season comes to a close. Curtis Meister is among them. Curtis is the president of Reabe Spraying Service in Plover and the president of the Wisconsin Agricultural Aviation Association. He gives us a bird's-eye view of what the growing season looked like in the Central Sands. He even describes what it's like to be an agricultural aviator. First, he says they're coming off of a busy season because of the high moisture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In discussing The Secret Sea, Britt and Chris have a blast talking about Fogg's magical suit, Margo's werewolf-fish baking escapades, and Darth Eliot's everything. They also explore Plover's storytelling, Quentin's powerful scene with the Drowned Garden, and the POVs of Fen, Everett, Julia, and Margo (Britt wasn't the only one who brought two people this time!) Their 'anti-capitalist' resource list is here: www.bit.ly/thg-resource-list Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/geekbetweenthelines Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/geekbetweenthelines Twitter : https://twitter.com/geekbetween Website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Logo artist: https://www.lacelit.com

Our birder can't always drop everything to go find a rare bird. But, when he heard a Wilson's plover was spotted near Cocagne, he knew he had to spread his wings and try.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Pierce County; https://bit.ly/2OoJwEQThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda; https://bit.ly/DWxJollyGoodCampfire Conversation: Join us as we explore some of Wisconsin's best distilleries! Ana introduces Waterford Stillhouse in Racine County, the first distillery since Prohibition, offering vodka, light whiskey, and lemon vodka in their public tasting room. Eric highlights Great Northern Distilling, which recently moved from Plover to Stevens Point, blending chemistry and art under the guidance of the entertaining head distiller, Brian. He also mentions Hatch Distillery in Egg Harbor and Paradise North in Green Bay. Finally, Scott lists some other must-visit distilleries, including Driftless Glen in Baraboo, Dancing Goat in Cambridge, Hatch Distillery in Door County, and Blue Ash Farm in Argyle.Inside Sponsors:Visit Lake Geneva; https://bit.ly/3wHvilfGroup Health Trust; https://bit.ly/3evRaEQWisconsin Association of Meat Processors; https://bit.ly/3KZxqM4 & https://bit.ly/3xFlbBe

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago's Patrick Bertoletti Wins Nathan's Famous Fourth Of July Hot Dog Contest With 58 Dogs: The Morgan Park Academy grad downed a personal best 58 hot dogs […]

A male American Golden-Plover proclaims its nesting territory with an aerial display known as the "butterfly flight." After flying up 50 feet, the plover switches to slow motion, raising its wings languidly until the wingtips nearly touch over its body, then lowering them gradually until they almost touch below – all the while calling. The plover sustains these slow and exaggerated wing-beats for nearly a minute – hanging in the air like an enormous butterfly.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘It's All Good' podcast from Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: The Cubs-White Sox Rivalry Goes Back To A Baseball ‘War' In 1900. Here's Why It Still Rages On: For over 120 years, the battle over fans, […]

Britt and Chris discuss Josh's quickening, Christopher Plover's return, and themes of being broken and punishing yourself. They also explore the POVs of Josh in crisis, Alice helping Plover, and Quentin greiving with Monster Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/geekbetweenthelines Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/geekbetweenthelines Twitter : https://twitter.com/geekbetween Website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Logo artist: https://www.lacelit.com

Great Northern Distilling is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, but began down the road in Plover, Wisconsin. Founded in 2012, founder Brian Cummins shares the stories of the spirits they pride themselves on. From vodka and rum to gin, whiskey and specialty liqueurs, Great Northern uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and pride themselves on their commitment to sustainability. The new tasting room and mixology bar is beautiful, and their cocktails are so tasty!  May we recommend the Vanguard whiskey old fashioned or the espresso martini?Cheers! Visit Great Northern Distilling in Stevens Point, WI!Explore the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective - your journey to breweries, wineries and a distillery in the Stevens Point Area here in Wisconsin. Sign-up for the Central Wisconsin Craft Pass to receive deals at your favorite Craft Collective stops. Start earning your rewards and unlock discounts. Just download your mobile passport and go! Earn points, by checking in at the Craft Pass locations and redeeming offers. Follow Pour Another Round:Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPod

PepsiCo, Inc. is one of the leading multinational food and beverage companies. And they're zeroing in on consumer trends, including increased demand for sustainable food and agriculture. Director of Government Affairs Dan Christenson says the company's partnerships to meet consumer needs are happening at the local level, such as cutting carbon emissions at Frito Lay in Beloit and investing in ag education at the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Marquard joins John and discusses the new exploration center and all it offers.  Listen in to learn about the center, its interactive exhibits, and classes.

Spring has officially sprung so it's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Malorie Paine, Executive Director, […]

Spring has officially sprung so it's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Malorie Paine, Executive Director, […]

Spring has officially sprung so it's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Malorie Paine, Executive Director, […]

We'll need to get together this morning for some discussion.  I'm apparently getting a new credit card - new bank partner.  When I do, I want you to go ahead and make those reservations for Washington Watch.  Blast this week! I have had a schedule change on a doctor's appointment today and I don't know if I'll get done fast enough to be at the WCC announcement.  I'm still going to try but it'll be close.  Talking to Nick Levandowski on spring chick issues this morning, and Pete Kappelman from LOL about Farm Bill issues they're watching and concerned about.Tomorrow I've got a paid client interview with Purina.REMEMBER - we need to combine audio for our B&B tomorrow morning.  2 voices - tell me what you envision.  We can just tag the actual World Winner and not really worry about a lot of audio specifically around that.Clips with Matt Tranel attached.For farm gals, or any woman that appreciates rural Wisconsin - it's time to take a break.  Before spring planting kicks into gear and the kids are out of school, the community of Plover is offering Savor & Sow - a weekend agventure retreat.  Pam Jahnke talks to organizer, Malorie Paine, about why they developed the option and who they partnered with.There's more to judging cheese than meets the eye.  Jill Allen is a cheese judge that came from Tillamook Cheese in Oregon to help at the World Champion Cheese event.  She says she cleanses her palate between samples with sparkling water, but every judge is different.  She also says it doesn't take her long sampling an entry before she knows if it's a winner.Wisconsin, of course, is hoping for the title at the world event.  Steve Stetler would love to see that.  He's a Master Cheesemaker at Decatur Dairy in Brodhead and his Muenster curds topped the Open Class at the event.  He talks to Charitee Seebecker about why the event's so special.They may not officially be in session, but work continues on policy that could impact agriculture.  Stephanie Hoff gets an overview with Jordan Lamb from the Welch Group on where she's channeling her energy. Matt Tranel from EverAg in Platteville joins Pam Jahnke for an update on what news is driving dairy markets. Buyers are sitting still with these lower prices, and dairy producers should be signing up for a guaranteed payback on the Dairy Margin Coverage Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fWotD Episode 2464: Snowy plover Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Friday, 2 February 2024 is Snowy plover.The snowy plover (Anarhynchus nivosus) is a small shorebird found in the Americas. It is a member of the bird family Charadriidae, which includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The snowy plover was originally described by John Cassin in 1858, but was classified as a subspecies of the Kentish plover in 1922. Since 2011, the snowy plover has been recognized as a distinct species based on genetic and anatomical differences from the Kentish plover. Two or three subspecies are recognized, distributed along the Pacific coast of North America, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, in several inland areas of the US and Mexico, along the Gulf Coast, and on Caribbean islands. The coastal populations consist of both residential and migratory birds, whereas the inland populations are mostly migratory. It is one of the best studied endemic shorebirds of the Americas, and one of the rarest.Snowy plovers are pale brown above and white below, with a white band on the hind neck. During the breeding season, males have black patches behind the eye and on the side of the neck; the neck patches are separated from each other and do not form a continuous breast band as in many other plovers. Snowy plovers can also be distinguished from other plovers in having an all-black and slender bill, and gray to black legs. The typical call is a repeated "tu-wheet".This plover inhabits open areas in which vegetation is absent or sparse, in particular coastal sand beaches and shores of salt or soda lakes, where it feeds on invertebrates such as crustaceans, worms, beetles, and flies. At the beginning of the breeding season, males excavate multiple nest scrapes that are advertised to females; one of these scrapes is later selected for breeding. Some females will desert their brood soon after the chicks hatch to re-mate with another male, while their first mate will continue to rear the chicks. Such polygamy is uncommon in birds, and is possibly a strategy to maximize breeding success. There are more males than females – 1.4 times as many in California – and the more pronounced this sex ratio is, the more females engage in polygamous behavior.The snowy plover is listed as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The main threats are habitat destruction due to invasive beach grasses, urban development, as well as frequent disturbance due to recreational uses of beaches. Conservation measures on the US Pacific coast include roping-off beach areas that are used for breeding, the removal of invasive beach grasses, and protection against egg predators. While such measures have been successful locally, the global population is thought to be in decline.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:22 UTC on Friday, 2 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Snowy plover on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Raveena Standard.

Sue Abbott oversees piping plover conservation for the Nova Scotia Programs for Birds Canada. She talks about how, for the first time in more than 30 years, the plover population here has exceeded the provincial recovery objective of 60 breeding pairs.

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The much anticipated Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover is now open to the public after their grand opening today. Andy Reitz is the executive director of the new center located on Innovation Drive off of Interstate 39. Andy tells Mid-West Farm Report how it feels to have finally opened the doors to this state-of-the-art facility. At its core, the building is meant to connect people to where their food comes from by showcasing the journey of Wisconsin specialty crops from field to fork. It's also a space for the community with event spaces and a café. Reitz says so far, the center has gotten great responses from visitors. You can plan your visit at https://explorefoodandfarm.org/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A final check of the questionable returns of the preemptive poll posted before today's show asking fans if the Packers are playoff contenders. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia celebrating Thanksgiving courtesy of Levi in Plover; Whoa Nelly! including discussion of Paul Chryst having some head coaching opportunities around college football; and thoughts on Wisconsin reclaiming Paul Bunyan's Axe from Minnesota.

Search for the Diademed Sandpiper-Plover at Patapampa, Peru. If you're enjoying CHASING FEATHERS and want to buy me a coffee, visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chasingfeathers Theme: La Boqueria (Sting version) by Loius Nichols. Courtesy of Epidemic Sound ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/uWeGdACji6/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to contact me at cfchesse@gmail.com or https://web.facebook.com/charleyhesse

Gabe Sommers grew up racing bandoleros at State Park Speedway in Wausau. The Plover native had no idea that he'd become a tour champion. However, that's exactly what happened. On Oct. 8, Sommers won the Oktoberfest 200 at La Crosse Speedway to claim the 2023 ASA Midwest Tour title.    Ben Helwig visits with Sommers about his journey through the racing scene and how he is grateful for the ride. 

Mike Sertle, manager of conservation programs, and Sara Burns, water program specialist, join Dr. Mike Brasher to share the exciting story of how DU is growing conservation through innovative partnerships around the many benefits of wetlands and waterfowl habitat. From water quality to flood water retention and coastal resiliency, DU's new work in Sustainability and Nature-based Solutions is attracting more partners, funding sources, and ideas to our waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth explore the riches of the Welsh langue and Welsh poetry with author and British comedy award winner Sioned Wiliam.Sioned shares her story growing up in a Welsh speaking home, and her passion for the Welsh language and this beautiful country. Poems this episode include: My first love was a Plover by Twm Morys; The winning poem from this Year's National Eisteddfod entitled ‘Llif' (Flow) by Alan Llwyd; A poem by Elinor Wyn Reynolds; and Cofio and The Peacemakers (Y Tangnefeddwyr) both by Waldo Williams.

De Max Richter al último álbum de Víkingur Ólafsson, «el Glenn Gould de Islandia», en un programa evocador en el que también contamos con la arpista Lavinia Meijer; el Dream House Quartet de las hermanas Katia y Marielle Labèque, David Chalmin y Bryce Dessner; Gabríel Ólafs o Brian Eno, entre otros. SLEEP: Tranquility Base Max RichterNotturno         Víkingur Ólafsson, Álfheiður Erla GuðmundsdóttirThe Plover and the Raven      Víkingur Ólafsson, Snorri Hallgrímsson, Þorsteinn EyfjörðSung (After Brahms)  Víkingur ÓlafssonBird as Prophet           Víkingur Ólafsson, Michael A. Muller, Heather Woods BroderickThe Arts and the Hours          Lavinia Meijer, Jean-Philippe RameauSun     Lavinia MeijerEllis Island      Meredith Monk, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque, Bryce Dessner, David ChalminPausa Dom La NenaFantasía           +Bambaló          Gabríel Ólafs, Steiney SigurðardóttirMoving Chords          Roger EnoEscuchar audio

Like most juvenile shorebirds, this young Black-bellied Plover was abandoned by parents that began their southbound flights from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a few weeks earlier. It will join other young Black-bellied Plovers as they make their way south. This little flock of birds could arrive on the coast of Washington within a few days if they make a direct flight, or within a week or more if they stop at a wetland along the way. Some will stay, but others continue their continent-spanning journey, arriving in coastal Venezuela at the end of December.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Lafayette County; https://bit.ly/3pzzWysThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4   Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome not only Josh Ostermann into The Cabin, but Ron Faiola, author of Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience as well as two follow-up books on the topic du jour: Wisconsin Supper Clubs. As the second part of our supper club series, we again discussed the merits of a Wisconsin Supper Club versus places that use the term in other states - it can be vastly different. We also discussed Ron's experiences with researching and writing his books on supper clubs across the state before diving into some more examples of terrific clubs to visit. They included places in cities, like Milwaukee's Jackson Grill - one example of a supper club that had closed for a while but reopened - and Toby's Supper Club in Madison. We went to different corners of the state, from 3 Mile Supper Club in the extreme southwest to Hob Nob in the Racine/Kenosha area in the southeast and from Dreamland Supper Club in South Range near Superior in the northwest to River's Edge outside Marinette in the northeast. Unique features or histories of some supper clubs were discussed, including the first chilled salad bar in the United States making its debut at the Sky Club in Plover; the many many many antlers and animal pelts at Antlers Supper Club in Bonduel; the beautiful surroundings at Ishnala on Mirror Lake in Wisconsin Dells; the 160-oz. Steak challenge at Black Otter Supper Club in Hortonville; and more. Get inspired and find a cozy, tasty supper club near you by listening to this episode, and feel free to check out Ron's full research with his books and website, links are below!_____________________________Links:Check out Ron Faiola's website on Wisconsin Supper Clubs, kept updated regularly, here:https://wisconsinsupperclubs.com/Order “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience” by Ron Faiola here:https://www.amazon.com/Wisconsin-Supper-Clubs-Old-Fashioned-Experience/dp/1572841427/ref=asc_df_1572841427/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312144625645&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3744708080288534679&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018747&hvtargid=pla-570094122871&psc=1   Order “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round” by Ron Faiola here:https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjR2cXM9v-AAxU-9-MHHVyRDJwYABAEGgJ5bQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7GnBhDXARIsAFLvH4m8EadXbePpJK2q8XoheAcdNIZkIG0boRUdv_vUM5-B2lyGGOUQy7caAowDEALw_wcB&sig=AOD64_0fXrVfBqx_Fgybod92EfsfLelBNA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjN5r3M9v-AAxUTkIkEHdRlBI8Q9aACKAB6BAgDECE&adurl=Order Ron's newest book “The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story: An Illustrated History, With Relish” here:https://www.amazon.com/Wisconsin-Supper-Clubs-Story-Illustrated/dp/1572843039/ref=asc_df_1572843039/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507843573010&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3744708080288534679&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018747&hvtargid=pla-1291982944052&psc=1 Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust:  https://bit.ly/3JMizCX    Wisconsin Counties Association: https://bit.ly/3ehxDHH

The bird was indeed a plover, but not the one they were tasked with watching. This was a Mountain Plover, a scarce species of the high, dry plains east of the rockies, and one that eluded me thus far in my birding career.

Episode: 2705 The Killdeer, a special bird of the waterways.  Today, a special bird.

Howie is honestly pretty bummed he didn't make the Official List of Loathing belonging to none other than Mayor Michelle Wu. On the list are the Mendoza brothers in the North End and several others who have been on the show but no Howie. Then, Emma Foley joins the show to share her latest man-on-the-street nearby the Southie beach closed for mating (or is it dating?) Piping Plovers.

Howie welcomes Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy to the show to prove there's still normalcy and common sense in Wu's city. Erin Murphy explains the upcoming procedure for opening the L Street beach. Maybe it'll be open by Labor Day! It's all because of the Piping Plovers, a bird that's really trivial when it comes down to it.

Welcome to another episode of Bird Sh*t! It's currently nesting and fledgling season for adorable shorebirds. As such, we're excited to talk to Chris Allieri, founder of the NYC Plover Project. Chris joins us to talk about:what it's like on the frontlines of the annual summer showdown: shorebirds vs. the worldthe wacky and wonderful world of starting a wildlife conversation non-profitLOTS OF CUTE LITTLE PIPING PLOVERS conversation optimism in a continuously depressing world (or is it just us that feel this way? loooool)Tune in to hear about the amazing work that Chris and his team of 250+ volunteers do every year to help give piping plovers—an endangered species—a fighting chance on the popular summer beaches of NYC. And, as always, keep your eyes to the skies (or the beach)!Support the show

In the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, June days offer almost continuous daylight to breeding birds, including this Black-bellied Plover. At this high latitude, Black-bellied Plovers can complete their breeding cycle in a month and a half. Not long after the summer solstice, the adults begin their southbound migration, without their young. Juveniles don't migrate with their parents, but wait a month.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Door County; https://bit.ly/3lHoZss The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric, Ana, and Logan discuss “must try” ice cream shops to help kick off June Dairy Month across Wisconsin. It begins with a discussion of what ice cream and how it's made, as well as how it differentiates from some other frozen treats. From Sweeden Sweets in Superior to Scoop's Ice Cream & Candy in Kenosha, we cover the entire state. Others noted include The Pearl in La Crosse; Mullen's Dairy Bar with locations in Watertown & Oconomowoc; the classic Wilson's in Ephraim. open since 1906; Scoop de Ville in Hartford, Olson's in Chippewa Falls, Purple Door in Milwaukee; the Hawkeye Dairy Store in Abbotsford; the Historic Washington House in Two Rivers, home to where the ice cream sundae was invented; South Pier Parlor in Sheboygan; King Cone in Plover; Amy's Candy Kitchen in Cedarburg; Lily's Ice Cream Parlor in McFarland; Frostie Freeze in Fort Atkinson; Pirate's Hideaway in Eagle River; Cathy's Ice Cream stand in St. Germain; Sassy Cow Creamery in Columbus; Atwood Scoop and the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison; plus chains like Kilwin's and The Chocolate Factory. A few custard stands get mentioned too, since we got in the mood. And of course, there's Babcock Dairy Hall on the UW-Madison campus, where a proper measurement of butterfat content in ice cream was created and the ice cream is spectacular. Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust:  https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMenomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9YMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Piping Plovers are tiny, sand-colored shorebirds that nest on the beach. They're threatened in much of their range. But plovers have gotten a boost from something rather surprising: hurricanes. Superstorm Sandy left behind plant-free, sandy beaches on barrier islands in New York and New Jersey, which actually offers better camouflage for nesting plovers. Where these hurricane-created habitats were protected, Piping Plovers have boomed.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

The Magellanic Plover is known for being a bit of an oddball. These shorebirds have a round body like a dove and even feed their young with milk produced in a part of their digestive system called the crop — a rare trait they share with doves. But genetic data revealed that Magellanic Plovers are neither plovers nor doves — they're the only species in the family Pluvianellidae. Genetically speaking, they're one of a kind.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Great Northern Distilling and their relationships with area potato farmers to help make award-winning vodka. Wisconsin ranks 3rd in the nation for potato production, and tops in the nation east of the Mississippi River. Okray Farms is one such member of the 140-strong Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, and they're among the suppliers of potatoes Great Northern uses for its potato vodka, considered the “healthier” vodka versus the spirits made with grain, including the fact that it is gluten-free, sugar-free, and low in carbohydrates. Siren Shrub Company is a women-owned, Wisconsin based beverage company that specializes in the use of shrubs in their drinks and mixers. Mindy McCord and Layne Cozzolino started Siren Shrub in 2018; their vision for the business stemmed from their experiences with sustainable food systems in a farm-to-table cafe in Stevens Point. They began with jams and jellies in farmers markets. When Layne found out she was pregnant, they discovered shrubs were the perfect replacement for alcohol, which became their prime product that has since expanded to 30 states and over 300 locations. The connection between the Wisconsin farm partners and Siren Shrub is strong and touches on the community focus that Uniquely Wisconsin celebrates.Artists drawn to the area include Stephon Kiba Freeman, who came to UW-Stevens Point in 2009. As a budding artist, he was thinking New York and LA would be where he ventured to next. But he fell in love with the area, truly enjoyed the quiet and in his words, the  “underabundance of noise.” Stephon opened Kiba Freeman Art and regularly connects with other artists to gather, open dialogue, share styles, ideas, challenges. He noted that Portage County allows its artists to take chances and celebrate their successes; the entire area has grown an appreciation for art and has been continually developing areas for art. Create Portage County developed a program called “Paint the County” and connected artists with local businesses for mural projects and public art. Freeman himself has done numerous murals in the area.Vision for the Future: Trevor Roark & Curbwise. Curbwise was founded by Trevor Roark during the COVID pandemic as a bicycle-powered delivery service for the Stevens Point area. He moved to the area back in 1998 and used his love of biking the area – especially the notable Green Circle Trail – to inspire Curbwise's creation in 2020. His focus is different from most major companies, as his approach is the triple bottom line - People, Planet then Profit.  Trevor started with a three wheeled bicycle with a storage area in the back….and found a perfect partner in the Stevens Point Area Co-op.As his business has grown, he is helping reduce his community's carbon footprint with each mile and delivery.   Community Involvement & Togetherness: We also discussed Dr. Sam Dinga and the Makah Foundation. Dr. Dinga came to UW-Stevens Point from Cameroon, in part because his brother had previously attended the school. He also chose UWSP because he received a hand-written letter of invitation from the school, which impressed him. He grew to love the welcoming nature of the community and today serves as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator for the Stevens Point Area Public School District, where mentors students and assists with resources. He also started the Makah Foundation, which seeks to build freshwater wells as well as orphanages in West Africa. He started the foundation in memory of his sister, who was a traveling nurse there and had died of stomach complications, related in part of a lack of fresh water in rural areas of Cameroon. He has been heartened by support from Portage County residents and looks forward to a new fundraising event at O'so Brewing in Plover on June 16, 2023.We also talked with Sara Brish, Executive Director of the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, who shared her perspective on Portage County and noted its origin and ongoing history as a place for “makers,” where creativity and industriousness pays off for individuals as well as their communities. Michelle then offers a preview of what we can watch on Uniquely Wisconsin's Portage County episode online, including stories about Boleslaw Kochanowski Iron, a family-oriented blacksmith business in Junction City; Feltz Farm, a multigenerational family farm that not only has one of the largest dairy producing herds in the world, but also strives to educate visitors on the true processes on these farms. Finally, there is Multi Grain Bakery, where Sarah Jo Moore took a self-taught hobby and has turned it into a sizable baking business that is growing in the community.

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