Podcasts about Plover

You’ve heard us talk about labeling rules for dairy and meat, but what about honey? Today, we’re diving into how policy decisions impact the beekeeping industry, both here in Wisconsin and across the country. Joining us is James Hillemeyer, vice president of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association and co-owner of LB Works out of Plover, a beekeeping operation that travels out of state for pollination services. James has a national perspective on what’s happening in the industry, having served with both the American Beekeeping Federation and the American Honey Producers Association. He’s passionate about making sure when a label says “honey,” it really means honey. James also tells Mid-West Farm Report about other national policy directives, including progress made with the H-2A visa program and countries of origin. He also explains the push for research dollars to find solutions for pressures on beekeepers, including varroa mites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.This episode is dedicated to Kit Ellis, of Gig Harbor, Washington, with thanks for her generous support of BirdNote.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.

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A volunteer group has come together in Ballybunion to help save the ringed plover, a wader whose numbers have declined. The species is classed as a bird of conservation concern. Jerry spoke to Dr Barry O’Donoghue of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Seán Culhane who are members of the group.

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. 

While working with Piping Plovers in June of 2022, Andrea Gress and the rest of the plover team, observed a same-sex pairing between two well known plovers. It was a first for the species. But was it really? In today's episode, Andrea shares a brief history of how queerness in nature was viewed by the scientific community, and how these perspectives have evolved. To explore this further, we also re-share an episode originally aired in 2022: Piping Plovers - A Love Story. As promised, here are some additional resources to explore: Watch: Animal Pride: Nature's Coming Our Story, the Nature of ThingsListen: A Field Guide to Gay Animals by CanadalandThe Seagulls by RadiolabRead:Same-sex partnerships in birds: a review of the current literature and a call for more data by Gillies and Siddiqi-Davies 2025Same-sex sexual behaviour among mammals is widely observed, yet seldomly reported: Evidence from an online expert survey by Anderson et al 2024Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. Support the show

Chicago's extreme heat warning has finally ended after record temperatures for June. The City Cast Chicago team recaps the weekend and also discusses the 30-year anniversary of Chicago's deadliest heat wave. Plus, Mayor Johnson vetoes snap curfew ordinance, and Montrose Beach welcomes newest piping plovers!   Good News: Respect the Mic Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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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. 

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Audubon New York and Audubon Connecticut are partnering together to protect Piping Plovers along the shores of Long Island Sound.  There are several techniques they employ to conserve these birds, including placing exclosures over their nests.  We tagged along with Shelby, the Coastal Program Manager, and her team to see what it's all about!Adventure begins at: 10:54Show notes Buy me a Coffee Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival New York Audubon Cool Birds SPI Convention Center Bird Banding Lab defunding Piping Plover Audubon Article Theodore Roosevelt Audubon CentereBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentioned Piping Plover Intro Bird Call: Piping Plover (Recorded: Long Island NY, April, 2025 )Outro Bird Call: Black Oystercatcher (Recorded: Washington, March, 2019) Support the showConnect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

DFO biologist Joanie Van de Walle says the seal population in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is getting older + Jessica Vincent, project coordinator with the Indian Bay Ecosystem Corp., says after 11 years without sightings, two piping plovers have been seen in Cape Freels.

Much like the Christian life, the Golden Plover is created to do something that, apart from God, could never be accomplished. God designed this humble little bird to fly 2,500 miles non-stop from Alaska to Hawaii every year. But, biologically, mathematically, and aeronautically this feat is not just improbable—it's impossible. As believers, like the Golden Plover, we were created for the impossible. The question is, are we, like the Plover ready to head out over the stormy ocean waters and watch what God will do when we trust Him to lead us to the Promised Land.

Waukegan piping plovers Blaze and Pepper now have four eggs on a private beach.

Waukegan piping plovers Blaze and Pepper now have four eggs on a private beach.

Waukegan piping plovers Blaze and Pepper now have four eggs on a private beach.

On the phone-in: Our topic is parenting. We discuss the fine line between nurturing a child and coddling them. Our guest is Christine McLean, She is chair of the Child and Youth Study program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax And off the top of the show, we speak with Tina Northrup, a lawyer with East Coast Environmental Law about a federal court challenge with the aim of better protecting piping plovers.

Dozens of Chicago alderpeople and school board members are pushing the board to uphold a resolution demanding that the next Chicago Public Schools CEO hold a state superintendent's license, as Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly points to his chief of staff to become the school district's interim chief executive. Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro discuss the internal fight to pick the next leader of Chicago public schools. Plus, we talk about our favorite Popemania memes and check in on Chicago's piping plover neighbors. Good News: Crosstown Classic and Sky Season Opener  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13 episode: Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city – Use this link for 15% off Williamstown Theatre Festival Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

The piping plover has been endangered for 40 years, but the small shorebird is bucking the trend. Population numbers have been slowly, slowly growing. We got an update from Birds Canada. 

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.

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

#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

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

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, […]

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.