Podcasts about snowy owls

I don't know what kind of voodoo we are pulling off with the show but two years in a row now I've chatted with Eisner Winning comics writer Kelly Thompson within a week of the Eisner Award nominee announcements dropping and it's two for two in terms of nominations so we're all enjoying the trend. Hot off the back of Jeff's break out success with Marvel Rivals and the It's Jeff series on Marvel Unlimited, she's got a new mini-series featuring everyone's favorite little great white trouble maker Jeff The Land Shark. As a lifelong fan of sharks in general, this was a fantastic opportunity to hear all about Jeff's origins, his rise to prominence, and where the new series is headed. We also got to piggyback a little bit about Absolute Wonder Woman. I'm sure you won't mind. Jeff The Land Shark hits stores on June 18th so make sure to call your shop if you haven't and secure your copy of one of what will be one of the funnest Summer reads Marvel will have on offer. From the publisher FRIENDS AND RIVALS! Hot off his star-making appearance in MARVEL RIVALS, everyone's favorite walking fish boy has bitten off his first starring miniseries! Join Jeff as he teams up with many of the friends he's made over the years and out smarts more than a few rivals along the way…and this time, he's got some all-new abilities on his side! Join Jeff co-creator Kelly Thompson and artist Tokitokoro as they sharpen the teeth of the undeniable star of the entire Marvel Universe - love him or hate him, you know you want to see MORE JEFF! Byron's shout out link: The Snowy Owls of Logan Airport Kelly's shout out link: Animated Tale on accepting difference | Sounds Between the Crowns - by Filip Diviak PATREON We have a new Patreon, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CryptidCreatorCornerpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. Want to know more, you know what to do. ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arkenforge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. THE LANTERN CATALOG Created on the premise of creating light in the dark, this is the the go to resource to keep you up to date on the indy projects and the creators you love. You can find them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thelanterncatalog.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make sure to check out our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2000AD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Snowy Owl is a bird unlike no other in Alberta. Known for both its unequalled cuteness and rawness in tooth and claw, but there is something else that makes them a singular focus for us birders and non-birders alike during the Alberta winter. Snowy Owls have become a symbol that acts as our antidote to the gravity of winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about spring migration, the orange Snowy Owl in Michigan and how it may have gotten that way, our America's Favorite Warbler Bracket, and more!

Every year, a number of snowy owls (aka Arctic owls) find their way to an unlikely haven: Boston Logan International Airport. Owl expert Norman Smith has been leading the way to study these birds and figure out why they love to land at one of the busiest airports in the country.

This month, we're bundling up and heading into the frosty wilderness to revisit a creature that's as iconic as the season itself! Imagine a majestic bird, perfectly built for life in freezing climates, with snow-white feathers that blend seamlessly into its icy surroundings. It's one of the first animals that comes to mind when you think of winter, and its story is as captivating as the landscapes it soars over. So grab your parka and join us as we journey north to uncover the wonders of the snowy owl.For sources and more information, please visit our website.

What does Barn Owl represent?  What does Owl Medicine mean?  What do Owls symbolize?  Let's talk about it! You may have an interest in owls-  Barn Owls, Snowy Owls, Great Horned Owls - and perhaps you wonder WHY.  Of course they are beautiful fascinating animals.  But also, indigenous wisdom traditions like that of my Apache teacher Maria Yraceburu honor the meaning, gifts and “medicine” of different types of animals.  For many, the Owl represents wisdom and also Death!  It represents our intuitive abilities to hear and see across the veil, into the invisible realms of spirit.  Listen to this video, and consider what Owl means to you.   Talked about in today's episode: The spiritual meaning of owls and their connection to death and change How different types of owls offer unique gifts and guidance Mellissa's personal experience with a barn owl as her spirit guide The barn owl's representation of clairaudience, or hearing across the veil How to embrace the owl's wisdom and connect with your shamanic abilities   Want to participate in a real deal mystery school where we share weekly live masterclasses with clearing experiences, shamanic practices, and wisdom transmission from master teachers with more than 20+ years each of experience?  (it's less than $50/month!) Check out Wisdom Collective here.   Free Soul Gift Quiz: www.SoulGiftQuiz.com $95 Wise Woman Pathfinder: ChannelYourGenius.com/pathfinder Work with Me Survey: ChannelYourGenius.com/work-with-me  

On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Chip's recent birding trip to Minnesota, upcoming North Branch Nature Center trips, and Snowy Owls!Great Gray Owl eBirdNorth Branch Nature Center Birding TripsSnowy Owl eBird

In Episode 97 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we begin with Lilly describing the life choices of snowy owls. Then, Lawrence speaks with Jenna White from the Invasive Species Centre about what we can all do to prevent the spread of invasive species, and he has tips on how to stay upright while walking on ice blind.Highlights:Show Open (00:00)Lilly on Snowy Owls (00:31)Interview with Jenna White from the Invasive Species Centre (04:05)Tips for Walking on Ice with your Guide Dog (21:33)Public Service Announcement for the Invasive Species Centre (23:45)Show Close (24:30)About the Invasive Species Centre:Incorporated as a non-for-profit in 2011, the Invasive Species Centre is a hub for collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Centre is a respected partner and leader in invasive species science, education, and action.The Invasive Species Centre connects stakeholders, knowledge and technology to prevent and reduce the spread of invasive species that harm Canada's environment, economy and society.https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/ About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther:Listen live Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.Ca and please rank us on Apple Podcast.For more Lawrence Gunther check out Blue Fish RadioThe Blue Fish Radio show features subjects and people of special interest to the future of water, fish and fishing, and is ranked as one of the top 30 fishing podcasts on the internet. Each week the host, Lawrence Gunther, interviews Canada's “giants” in the fishing industry, CEO's of conservation and sport fishing organizations, leading fish biologists and researchers, government scientists and politicians, and people with local and indigenous knowledge who exemplify the spirit of conservation and citizen science. The Blue Fish Radio Show is the official fishing podcast of Outdoor Canada Magazine. The Show is also rebroadcast across Canada 5-times each week by AMI Audio over basic cable and satellite TV.

In this episode, I wrap up my January 2024 completed workshop in Canada in Winter for Snowy Owls and discuss the never-ending quest for more mega-pixels in a world where output should be the primary consideration when choosing how much resolution you need.Snowy Owl workshop 2026Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? info@jholko.com

Lemmings are another small, artic tundra dwelling mammal - and they have a very interesting relationship with Snowy Owls.  Learn more about both - and how Walt Disney shamefully contributed to lemming myths - in this episode!   Become a patron!  Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest   Visit our merch store!  Cafepress.com/dispatchesfromtheforest   Sent us an email or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about snowy owls, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about bog lemmings.      Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatMichigan birding trailsAll things feathersSnowy owlAll things furSouthern bog lemmingQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

Dive into a world where survival hinges on the art of invisibility in our latest Biome Podcast episode. We begin with a captivating journey into the life of the Snowy Owl, an iconic symbol of the Arctic's serene yet challenging landscape. In our Animal Spotlight section, you'll learn about this majestic bird's unique adaptations and lifestyle, from its striking white plumage to its remarkable hunting skills. Transitioning to our Technical Section, we unravel the mysteries of camouflage in the animal kingdom. We explore the diverse and ingenious ways animals blend into their environments, from the color-matching prowess of the Snowy Owl to the intricate patterns of the chameleon. Understand the role of camouflage in predation and defense, and uncover the impact of environmental changes and human activity on these survival strategies. Don't miss out on more fascinating stories and insights from the natural world. Visit biomemedia.org and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on the latest episodes and exclusive content from the Biome Podcast. Tune in to this episode for an enlightening and inspiring exploration of nature's marvels and mysteries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biome-media/message

We're back! In this episode, we talk about the animals that live in one of the coldest places on Earth, the Arctic. We discuss Narwhals, Musk Ox, Reindeer/Caribou, Arctic Foxes, and Snowy Owls. We also have a great animal mystery sound and joke for you guys. The written version of the joke is down below. To support our podcast, please leave us a review (link to leave us a review will be down below), subscribe/follow us, and recommend this podcast to anyone you know. :-)Leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-kingdom/id1519845981Joke in episode:Q: What do polar bears eat for lunchA: Ice berg-ersBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Hello Friends, Let us begin our today's episode. Prof. Karen Wiebe - is from the university of Saskatchewan, Canada, she is studying woodpeckers for 23 years and snowy owls for 6 years. In this episode she will speak to you on the beautiful but challenging Snowy Owls which dwells in subzero temperature of Arctic habitats. Use headphones for best experience! Do share, subscribe & like! WLCI Podcast is available on prominent platforms like Spotify, Google, Amazon, SoundCloud..

Snowy owls are native to the Arctic but for many, Michigan is their warm weather winter destination. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what's unique about the bird and why airplanes are such a problem. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A short yet detailed introduction to Snowy Owls.

Airports and highways are expected be busy in the days around Thanksgiving, with AAA expecting travel to meet or exceed pre-pandemic levels. Then, Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is now forecast to hit nearly $6.6 billion by July. Governor Tony Evers will spend the next several months working on a budget to determine what to do with that money. Finally, snowy owls have been a bit slow to return to Wisconsin this year, partly due to a mild fall.

Snowy owls and researchers in the arctic.

When you think of bird migrations, you might think of a bluebird or a robin first. But some owls do migrate – such as the Short-eared Owl, which flies south for the winter. Northern Saw-whet Owls were once thought non-migratory, but in fact they travel at night, unseen. Snowy Owls breed in the Arctic then wander toward the south, staying wherever they can find food. Some Burrowing Owls spend their whole life in one place. But others migrate every spring and fall with the regularity of a bluebird.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.

Jason welcomes his long-time literary chum Stephen 'Tom' McKenna for a tender ramble about bludgeoning writers they don't like, ritual suicide in porno detail, movies about writers, Hamnet, stroking flanks, birthdays at Pizza Patio, the Dukes of Hazzard, & how (all evidence to the contrary) reading has made them better people. Jason also shares some very early sh*t, including his plagiarized Hardy Boys 'novel' & an incisive 1978 review of Star Wars. Music by the smouldering DJ Max in Tokyo. Join the early sh*t chat at https://www.facebook.com/WRTESpodcast & on Instagram @writersreadtheirearlyshit. You can also send an email to WritersReadTheirEarlyShit@gmail.com. Many thanks, wherever & whoever & however you are, for listening. Back in September with more of the same, only more so.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Today I'm going to talk about how snowy owls survive.

I will be talking about snowy owls are great survivors.

Would you believe you can see snowy owls, our largest owl, in the continental United States?   Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk about their "quest" to find snowy owls in Ohio, and learn a little about this beautiful, awe-inspiring, and impressive snowy white arctic owl!https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Owl/idhttps://www.owlpages.com/owls/species.php?s=1210https://www.projectsnowstorm.org/what-is-an-irruption/For photos from Marvin and Gabrielle's trip to see the snowy owls, you can follow us on Facebook at Nature Nook Photography and scroll down to see the images.Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comYou can also listen to us on our new Facebook Podcast Page - Walkin' on the Wild SideOr listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.comAs always, we hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.   Subscribe to our podcasts and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!  So get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

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Some snowy owls are arriving in this region in distress -- weak and starving. Birder and naturalist Jim Wilson talks about what you should do if you come across one.

Pam Novak is caring for a number of snowy owls at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute near Sackville. She spoke with the CBC's Colleen Kitts-Goguen.

by Kylie Mohr • The only reliable snowy owl breeding site in the United States has a conspicuous shortage of owls. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

The Nova Scotia Bird Society is hearing reports that snowy owls are arriving in this province in distress. Find out what you should do if you come across a weak and starving snowy owl.

On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about Snowy Owls and some sightings of them throughout the state! Snowy Owls eBird

On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about Snowy Owls and some sightings of them throughout the state! Snowy Owls eBird

With Mary Clark of Agents of Discovery What does the research say about using mobile apps and augmented reality (AR) to connect students to the outdoors in engaging and meaningful ways? How do these digital tools impact learners' conservation ethic? Can they have intergenerational appeal even though the average tech generation is only three tears? What does all of this mean for the future of experiential guides and nature interpreters in parks and other green spaces? Agents of Discovery CEO Mary Clark joined us to chat about all of this and more, including Acorn Woodpeckers, Smokey Bear, Snowy Owls, and… Betty White!?! Guest (from the Agents of Discovery website): Mary Clark is the CEO of Agents of Discovery. She​ ​is​ ​a​ ​dynamic​ ​leader​ ​with​ ​a​ ​passion​ ​for​ ​creating​ ​education​ ​technologies​ ​that​ ​change​ ​the​ ​world.​ A​ ​visionary​ entrepreneur​ ​who​ ​brings​ ​a​ ​unique​ ​perspective​ ​to​ ​product​ ​development, ​Mary​ brings years of experience as a teacher and science​ ​textbook writer​ to​ ​her​ ​executive​ ​role.​ ​She​ ​holds​ ​a​ ​B.Sc. (Honors)​ ​and​ ​B.Ed.​ ​from​ ​the​ ​University​ ​of​ ​Alberta,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​an​ ​M.Ed.​ ​(with​ ​a​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​education technology)​ ​from​ ​the​ ​University​ ​of​ ​British​ ​Columbia. Mary has been the recipient of numerous awards, ranging from the Louise McKinney Award for Top Student at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Education, Edwin Parr Teacher Award for Best First Year Teacher in Alberta, and Canada's Top 50 women in STEM.

It's August and shorebird migration is well underway. Small, delicate looking creatures that spent the month of June dodging Arctic foxes and Snowy Owls are now winging their way Cape-wards.

My guests today are Scott Whittle and Mike Lanzone of Project Terra and Cellular Tracking Technologies. Scott is a bird expert and author. His passion for the natural world has led to co-authoring The Warbler Guide, the Warbler Guide App, and contributing to the Birdgenie bird song identification app.Mike is a Research Biologist turned technologist, and is the Founder and CEO of CTT - Cellular Tracking Technologies, a leading manufacturer and innovator of wildlife trackers using various cellular, satellite and radio technologies.We start off discussing CTT and their interesting origin story, attempting to identify if eastern Golden Eagles would be impacted by proposed wind power facilities. CTT has advanced the technology significantly, creating the “Internet of Wildlife”, allowing larger animals like eagles to be “repeaters” of data from smaller songbirds, overcoming limitations of how large of systems that these smaller birds can carry.We also discuss a few of CTT's conservation success stories, such as Project SNOWstorm, which tracks Snowy Owls.Our primary topic is an exciting new project called Terra. Terra intends to dramatically expand wildlife tracking in the form of a system that you can place on your own property. Terra is intended to help people connect with nature, while simultaneously filling in crucial gaps in wildlife data, such as bird song variations, details about migratory flight paths, and even information about other animal vocalizations such as cicadas, crickets and frogs. Terra expects to use nocturnal flight calls (NFCs) to help identify migratory bird paths and volumes, so we spend some time talking about NFCs, and how important these unique, often single note calls are.Terra is in late stage development, and has launched a kickstarter to help get it over the finish line. We discuss how Terra works, the technology inside, what a corresponding app might look like, privacy, and speculate on many potential research topics that will result from a network of Terra devices.If you are interested in Terra, please check out the Kickstarter, which ends on July 1. We discuss exactly what a kickstarter is in the show, but the short story is kickstarter is basically how new ideas such as Terra get community funding, and are thus critically important for the success of projects such as this. And by backing projects on kickstarter, you get perks to help make it worth your while.Follow Nature's Archive on InstagramLinks To Topics DiscussedProject Terra Kickstarter Bringing Nature Home - by Doug Tallamy The Warbler Guide - Innovative field guide to warblers that includes spectrogram visualizations of vocalizations. Co-authored by Scott Whittle and Tom StephensonMacaulay Library - Cornell Lab's wildlife media archiveoldbird.org by Bill Evans, considered the resource for NFCs (Nocturnal Flight Calls)Andrew Farnsworth - ornithologist at Cornell Lab known for migration research and use of radar trackingCasey Halverson - Mike recruited Casey to help develop the first cell-based GPS trackers

This winter (2021) marked the first time a Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) was spotted in New York City’s Central Park in 130 years. Why was it there? Where did it come from? Since 99.9% of the population immediately just thinks of Harry Potter when Snowy Owls are mentioned, the guys wanted to cast the proverbial “Lumos!” and shed some light on the subject. Join them and guest Daniel Mlodozeniec (photographer and naturalist) as they delve into the Snowy Owl’s ecology in part 1. Then, in part 2, come along as they look into the research behind what drives Snowy Owl irruptions, those irregular migrations that cause Snowies to end up in Central Park and even in places like Bermuda and Hawaii! This episode was recorded on February 1, 2021 in Buffalo, NY at the Erie Basin Marina (part 1) and Tifft Nature Preserve (part 2).

Today we celebrate the French botanist who created the modern strawberry. We'll also learn about the sweet little orchid known as the moccasin flower. We hear words that offer perspective on our loss of wildlife and habitat. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about one of the world’s best botanical illustrators - and here’s a hint: she was a dear friend of Alice Lounsberry. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of the new rare-plant house at the Fairchild Tropical Garden rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News The Little Fern That Could | Earth Island Journal | Anna Gibbs   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events February 18, 1827 Today is the anniversary of the death of the French botanist, gardener, and professor at Versailles, Antoine Nicolas Duchesne (“do-Shane”). A specialist in strawberries and gourds, Antoine was a student of Bernard de Jussieu at the Royal Garden in Paris. A plant pioneer, Antoine, recognized that mutation was a natural occurrence and that plants could be altered through mutation at any time. As a young botanist, Antoine began experimenting with strawberries. Ever since the 1300s, wild strawberries had been incorporated into gardens. But on July 6, 1764, Antoine created the modern strawberry - the strawberry we know today. Strawberries are members of the rose family, and they are unique in that their seeds are on the outside of the fruit.  Just how many seeds are on a single strawberry? The average strawberry has around 200 seeds. To get your strawberry plant to produce more fruit, plant in full sun, in well-drained soil, and trim the runners.   February 18, 1902 Today the Showy Lady’s-Slipper became the State Flower of Minnesota. The Lady Slipper orchid was discovered in 1789 by William Aiton. The Lady Slipper’s common name is inspired by the unusual form of the third petal, and it’s what makes the bloom look like a little shoe. During his lifetime, Darwin repeatedly tried to propagate the Lady’s-Slipper Orchid. He never succeeded. The Lady Slipper’s growing conditions are quite particular - which is why they are almost impossible to keep in a traditional garden. It’s also illegal to pick, uproot or unearth the flowers - which was a problem in the 1800s when people collected them almost to extinction. Since 1925, the Lady’s-Slipper has been protected by Minnesota state law. In the wild, Lady’s-Slippers grow in swamps, bogs, and damp woods. They take forever to grow, and they can grow for almost a decade before producing their first flower, which can last for two months in cooler weather. As long-lived plants, Lady’s-Slippers can grow as old as 100 years and grow up to 4 feet tall. To Native Americans, the Lady’s-Slipper was known as the moccasin flower. An old Ojibwe legend told of a plague that had occurred during a harsh winter. Many people died - including the tribal healer. Desperate for help, a young girl was sent to find medicine. But, the snow was deep, and in her haste, she lost her boots and left a trail of bloody footprints in the snow. The legend was that her footprints were marked with the beautiful moccasin flower every spring. One summer, when Henry David Thoreau came upon a red variety of Lady’s-Slipper in the woods, he wrote about it, saying: “Everywhere now in dry pitch pine woods stand the red lady’s slipper over the red pine leaves on the forest floor rejoicing in June. Behold their rich striped red, their drooping sack.”   Unearthed Words I remembered reading that during the great flight year of 1926-27, over 2,300 snowy owls were shot and kept his trophies in the United States alone. One of the greatest difficulties for modern conservationists, I think, is to rightly conceive how much we have lost. We trudge so far today to see so little that the result is often a strangely pathetic elation.  — Robert Finch, Nature writer, Common Ground, Snowy   Grow That Garden Library Ellis Rowan, 1848-1922 by Kate Collins This book came out in 1989, and it’s part of the Australian book series that featured its most outstanding artists. My copy arrived last week, and it features incredible full-page color plates of Australian native flowers, birds, and insects. Born in Melbourne, Ellis married Frederic Rowan in 1873. Ellis discovered painting after her botanist husband, Frederick, encouraged her to develop talent, and it was a passion that she pursued until her death. Ellis’s life was full of adventure. She traveled and painted abroad. Three of her paintings were presented to Queen Victoria. My favorite stories about Ellis concern her wonderful friendship with the botanist and writer Alice Lounsberry, and they created three beautiful books about the flowers of North America. During the First World War, Ellis was living in New Guinea. At one point, she painted 45 of the 62 known species of birds of paradise. As a woman living during the mid-1800s, Ellis followed the dress code of her era. Wherever she went, whether on an expedition or at home, Ellis was always impeccably dressed. Ellis’s daily attire included heavy ankle-length dresses, high collars with full sleeves, crinolines, corsets, whalebone stays, and a hat. Just before Ellis died, the federal parliament in Australia debated whether to buy 1,000 of Ellis' paintings. The Australian artist and novelist Norman Lindsay called Ellis' work vulgar - believing wildflowers were unworthy subjects for art. But ultimately, Ellis' paintings were purchased for $5,000, and they are now a treasured part of Australia's National Library. This book is 52 pages of the beautiful work of Ellis Rowan. You can get a copy of Ellis Rowan, 1848-1922 by Kate Collins and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $9   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart February 18, 1996 On this day, The Miami Herald shared a story about rebuilding the rare plant house at the Fairchild Botanical Garden. “The born-again rare-plant house at the Fairchild Tropical Garden called Windows on the Tropics has a new roof and new walls - and a whole collection of staghorn ferns mounted like prize stag heads overlooking the inner courtyard.  The new $1 million conservatory at the Fairchild Tropical Garden that is being built on the footprint of the hurricane-demolished rare plant house is nearing its opening day.  It will be the last piece of the Hurricane Andrew puzzle to be put back into place in the garden. More than 2,000 plants will be on display in the conservatory showing about 1,000 species grouped in themes or windows onto the natural tropical world. One window into plant and animal interactions will feature everything from ant plants to carnivorous plants.  Recently a buttonwood tree was bolted to a wall for the display beneath which visitors will walk and come eyeball-to-eyeball with insect-dissolving pitcher plants. The window featuring epiphytic or air plants will open into the old orchid display room [which] will include orchids, bromeliads, and climbing philodendrons. The new conservatory path will lead through the most modern of greenhouse spaces [and will] house Economic plants — those used by man — [like] coffee, pepper, vanilla, and other tropical food and medicine plants. Three new waterfalls are being built in the lower level of the conservatory where ferns, tree ferns, and palms will reside ...and here, the conservatory becomes a sensual experience.  The building is the largest aluminum structure in Florida [that also meets] the 120-mile-an-hour wind code. Soaring 12 feet taller than the old Rare Plant House, the plastic roof has clerestory windows that open for ventilation and come with built-in storm shutters. And, plants no longer will be subjected to chemicals in city water but to rainwater collected in two cisterns that will hold 45,000 gallons.  The conservatory will be opened on March 23rd (1996)… Instead of having a guest speaker, the garden is letting Windows on the Tropics do all the talking, says Barbara Schuler, director of development.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

This winter (2021) marked the first time a Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) was spotted in New York City’s Central Park in 130 years. Why was it there? Where did it come from? Since 99.9% of the population immediately just thinks of Harry Potter when Snowy Owls are mentioned, the guys wanted to cast the proverbial “Lumos!” and shed some light on the subject. Join them and guest Daniel Mlodozeniec (photographer and naturalist) as they delve into the Snowy Owl’s ecology in part 1. Then, in part 2, come along as they look into the research behind what drives Snowy Owl irruptions, those irregular migrations that cause Snowies to end up in Central Park and even in places like Bermuda and Hawaii! This episode was recorded on February 1, 2021 in Buffalo, NY at the Erie Basin Marina (part 1) and Tifft Nature Preserve (part 2).

In some years, great numbers of Snowy Owls come south from the Arctic to reside in fields, farmlands, and shorelines. In the past, it was believed that population crashes of lemmings on the breeding grounds caused many owls to come south. But their movements are more complex and unpredictable than

The battle to prevent oil and gas drilling rights from being sold in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska has been going on for 40 years.  The Trump administration spent nearly four years pushing to auction off those drilling rights and finally accomplished it in early January. The ANWR was created in 1960 and […]

Kathleen opens the show wearing her Logboat Brewing beanie and drinking Logboat’s Yeah Buoy in preparation for Super Bowl LV in Tampa, FL. She explains the history of the NFL in St. Louis and why she is now cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs instead of the LA Rams or the Arizona Cardinals, as well as her predictions for the outcome of this year’s Super Bowl. Kathleen continues her sporting news with an update that her Fredbird beer stein is progressing and now facing sideways after the St. Louis Cardinals recent acquisition of superstar Third Baseman Nolen Arenado. She maintains that Fredbird “refuses” to face forward until the Cardinals sign Kolten Wong for the 2021 season.“BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen tries M&M flavored SnackPop, which mixes popcorn with a favorite candy such as M&M’s and Twix candy bars. She’s never heard of people mixing candy into popcorn at the movies, and doesn’t understand or like the taste of this mix. Kathleen then moves onto tasting Oreo’s latest creation, Lady Gaga-themed “Chromatica” Oreos which are designed to inspire kindness, and then tells listeners a story involving a recent hillbilly experience at one of her favorite BBQ places.OOPS OKLAHOMA: Kathleen laughs at the absurdity of an article stating that the Oklahoma Department of Health purchased a stockpile of hydroxychloroquine for $2 million last Spring after former President Trump promoted the use of the antimalarial drug as a treatment for COVID-19, despite a lack of evidence. The department is now trying to sell the doses either back to the company it purchased them from, CA-based distributor FFF Enterprises, or to another buyer.MILITIAMEN CRUMBLING: As a follow up to Episode 10, Kathleen updates listeners that almost 3 months after the arrest of the Michigan Wolverine Watchmen, a Michigan man is the first in the group to plead guilty to his alleged role in the foiled plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Ty Garbin agreed to "fully cooperate" with the FBI in exchange for leniency, including testifying against his cohorts if called upon. CELEBRITY HOLMES: Kathleen updates listeners on the pre-trial efforts against Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of blood-testing company Theranos. Prosecutors allege that Holmes' motivation behind the crimes she's accused of committing was to keep her fame and wealth, gracing magazine covers, charming potential billionaire donors, and hob-knobbing with celebrities in an effort to draw increased exposure to both her and her company. Kathleen cheers on the sentencing of Holmes, and hopes to see the villainous sociopath spend decades in federal prison. MORE MALAYSIAN FLT 370: It’s commonly known that Kathleen has an obsession regarding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, as depicted in her bit “Malaysian Flight 370“ from her Bothering Jesus special on Netflix. She provides an update that ocean microphones may have recorded the lost jet’s crash in a location thousands of miles from the search sites. POMPEII’S ANTIQUARIUM: In continuing with her overview of Pompeii, Italy, Kathleen reads a tourist advisory that after 40 years, Pompeii’s Antiquarium museum has reopened to the public to showcase more archaeological treasures.SUBWAY’S QUESTIONABLE TUNA: Kathleen reads an article advising that the Irish Supreme Court has ruled that Subway bread isn’t legally bread, and another about a lawsuit that was recently filed against the sandwich chain by 2 consumers upset that Subway’s tuna isn’t actually tuna fish. Kathleen reads other past lawsuits that have been filed against the chain, tells listeners that if the lack of actual tuna in the mixture doesn’t scare you off, watch this disgusting video filmed by a former Subway employee as he makes the tuna salad.ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the segment Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Massachusetts beware of dangerous stinging insects, and in Michigan know that dog bites and attacks have been on the rise for years. SNOWY OWL SPOTTED IN CENTRAL PARK: Kathleen is excited to read about a rare sighting of a snowy owl in New York City's Central Park last week for the first time in 130 years. Snowy Owls generally isolate from high-activity areas, so bird watchers believe that rare occurrence is another result of the COVID pandemic. Kathleen shares a tweet with a video embedded of the owl enjoying time in the Park, and tells listeners to also watch a separate but extremely cool video of a Snowy Owl almost hitting a traffic camera in Montreal last year. GAMESTOP SHORT SELLERS: Kathleen provides listeners with an update on the Reddit group that caused last week’s GameStop stock to surge. A band of young day traders coordinated on Reddit to drive up the share price of struggling companies, including GameStop, BlackBerry, and AMC Theatres. Kathleen discusses both sides of the incident, applauding the Millennials and Gen Zers for taking on the short sellers and shaking up the establishment. PABLO ESCOBAR’S HIPPOS: Kathleen reads an article regarding hippopotamuses that were brought to Colombia as part of deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar's private zoo located at his ranch, Hacienda Napoles. Local Columbian researchers are alarmed that the herd has bred so successfully and advise that there is serious concern over their environmental impact and human safety. Kathleen provides her own thoughts on the effort it would take to cull a single hippo, let alone an entire herd of the species. LIZZIE BORDEN’S HOUSE IS FOR SALE: In feeding her love for the HGTV show House Hunters, Kathleen reads an announcement that murderer Lizzie Borden’s house is for sale in Fall River, MA. She muses over how “Maplecroft Mansion,” which is now Bed & Breakfast and museum, would be listed and reviewed if ever included on an episode House Hunters.CIRCULAR RUNWAYS: Kathleen laughs at a recent proposed design plan for “circular runways,” which are anticipated to revolutionize commercial aviation through increasing airport capacity. She reviews the logistics of the planned layout and movement, and compares the runways to roundabouts when first introduced in the US. Kathleen then describes a local St. Louis article released (including a safety diagram) when a roundabout was implemented in the city, advising local drivers “tips” on how to navigate the new roadway.

It's not easy for snowy owls to find a winter retreat along the Jersey Shore in New Jersey. For one thing they don't have their favorite food - lemmings! Discover more during this entertaining podcast. 

(Dec 10, 2020) Snowy owls are normally a rare sight in North Country. Their usual range is in the Arctic north. But a few years ago, a large number were seen all across the region. Martha Foley asked Dr. Curt Stager why that has happened.

Nate and Evan were both really excited for this interview. This week, they sit down via zoom to chat with Denver Holt, founder of the Owl Research Institute. This week Evan spotted a Rough-Legged Hawk in Piatt County and Denver gives some fabulous tips for ID'ing these birds. As year round residents in Montana, Denver sees these birds often.Denver begins by telling us how he got interested in birds and specifically owls. This interest pushed him to found the Owl Research Institute. In discussing the Owl Research Institute, he tells us about the Snowy Owl Study that began in 1982. What has he discovered about the relationship between lemmings and Snowy Owls? What are his thoughts on climate change during long term climate projects? Denver also discusses his Long-Eared Owl Study, in which he has banded 2000+ birds and also his Northern Saw-Whet Owl study. AND....Denver gives us an update on the Snowy Owl population this year and what we can expect here in the lower 48.Happy Listening and Happy Birding! Denver Holt BioDenver Holt is a wildlife researcher and graduate of the University of Montana. He is founder and president of the Owl Research Institute, a nonprofit organization located in Charlo, Montana. A dedicated field researcher in North and Central America, Holt believes that long-term field studies are the primary means to understanding trends in natural history. In 2000, he was named Montana's “Wildlife Biologist of the Year“ by the Wildlife Society of North America.Since 1978, Holt’s focus has been researching owls and their ecology. He has published more than 80 papers and technical documents, including three species accounts for the Birds of North America project. He was also team leader for the Strigidae Family owl species accounts for The Handbook of the Birds of the World, volume 5, covering 189 species of the world’s owls. In collaboration with elementary school teachers, he has co-authored two children’s science books on owls: Owls Whoo Are They, and Snowy Owls. In 2006, he was a chapter author on owls for the book, Arctic Wings, highlighting the birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. The forward was written by former United States President, Jimmy Carter. The book has won the prestigious National Outdoor Book Award for Design and Artistic Merit.When not researching owls, Holt is actively involved in ecotourism as a natural history tour guide and co-owner of Wild Planet Nature Tours (www.wildplanetnaturetours.com). He also guides private natural history tours, and is a part-time trip leader for Victor Emanuel Nature Tour Company (www.ventbird.com), the largest nature tour company in the world. To learn more about Holt and his efforts in wildlife research, education, and conservation, visit www.owlinstitute.org.

Pam Perry is a retired non-game wildlife specialist for the Minnesota DNR. She joins John Latimer and Heidi Holtan on the Tuesday Morning Show to talk BIRDS! They talk about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count, the first snowy owl reported in the area SE of Brainerd and the expected return of more grosbeaks this winter. Pam tells us about the rough-legged hawk, when and where to look for them and why they are one of her favorites. They talk about field guides for birds and Pam recommends some she likes to give as Christmas gifts.

Snowy Owls are a beautiful species and a special animal to see for birders and non-birders alike. In 2013-2014 there was an irruptive year that taught us much about this species. And in 2020, they are being seen along the Canada-U.S. border and in urban environments for all to enjoy and appreciate.Main Story about Snowy Owl information skip to: 11:20Our adventure to Seattle for the Snowy Owl: 43:15Show notesAudubon CBC webpageSnowy OwlProject SNOWStormBlack Swamp Bird Observatory guidelines for viewing OwlsSnowy Owl in the newsBilly Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife RefugeeBird hotspotSeattle Snowy Owl eBird checklistIntro Bird Call: Barred Owl (Recorded: June 2019 Clatsop, OR)Outro Bird Call: White-crowned Sparrow (Recorded: April 2019 Clatsop OR)Connect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

Rob talks about holiday gifts to get for nature lovers.

Paul Bannick is an award winning photographer and author and on this episode we talk about his photography, his new books about the Life History of Great Gray and Snowy Owls, his conservation work, photography in general and his life’s work and stories.  Enjoy. Here is a link to Paul’s website, where you can contact him by email or buy his books. Read more and see related info on this episode at the Bird Banter Blog.  Until next time:  Good birding and good day!

Get outdoors even if it's cold. Montezuma Audubon Center Director Chris Lajewski says the months of November and December are offer prime viewing at the Wetlands Complex in Wayne County. Smaller crowds, less people hiking paths, and even more to see. "The leaves are off the trees, so it's a great time to see things that otherwise wouldn't be visible during the spring, summer, and fall," he said during his monthly appearance on The Debrief Podcast. Among the highlights of this episode is a discussion about 150 Sandhill Cranes that have recently been out at the complex, as well as the deep dive into the Snowy Owl. This species of owl is a favorite among local photographers, who regularly send their sightings to the newsroom. There's also a cool program called FeederWatch, which can be done at home and involve the whole family.

It’s nearly August, and shorebird migration is well underway. Small, delicate looking creatures that spent the month of June dodging Arctic foxes and Snowy Owls are now winging their way Cape-wards. Some may stay just a week or two before continuing on to the southern reaches of the hemisphere, perhaps as much as 10,000 miles from their breeding grounds. Shorebirds are such incredible migrators that species who fly almost 5000 miles one way to wintering grounds in the Caribbean Basin are classified as “short-distance migrants”.

One of the most unique owl species lives in the Arctic. These birds are in serious decline with currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. There are an estimated 28,000 breeding pairs left, which could be as low as 7,000 breeding pairs. They for sure are an animal species we need to keep our eyes on.  Patreon: Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We just released our Sperm Whale episode for our Patreon supports, with more content on its way. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month.  Show notes HERE

A Black Friday show with plenty of local events to talk about.Top ten topic: Winter birds of prey.

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Producers/Hosts: Hazel Stark and Joe Horn Snowy Owls Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com. Not many people would imagine Maine being a warm respite in the winter, but to snowy owls, Maine is the perfect vacation. This large, mostly white owl spends summers living and nesting on the Arctic tundra where it eats small animals such as lemmings, voles, and ptarmigan. Come winter, when these primary food sources are as scarce as sunlight on the Arctic landscape, snowy owls come south for more abundant food and to catch some rays. The post The Nature of Phenology 12/29/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Today we're covering a wintertime visitor - the Snowy owl! Tune in to learn more about our climate-sensitive friends.

(Nov 15, 2018) Snowy owls are normally a rare sight in North Country. Their usual range is in the Arctic north. But a few years ago, a large number were seen all across the region. Martha Foley asked Dr. Curt Stager why that has happened.

On our latest show: Snowy Owls, Black-legged Kittiwakes, and Atlantic Puffins in trouble; a concrete solution to a global emissions problem; and a Mother’s Day salute to the single moms of the bird world.

Episode 14: Find out what emotions we're having five months into the walkabout. We also answer some of the most frequent questions we get about songwriting and spill on some of this week's adventures. Also, we reveal who people like better: Jill or Kate. 

Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand snowy owls, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education. David Brinker, a Wisconsin-raised ecologist, discusses the project and its recent effort to add trackers to snowy owls in Wisconsin.

"This is the first year we're starting to spot snowies in Metro Detroit."

David Brinker is a wildlife ecologist for the State of Maryland and in his spare time is co-founder and co-director of Project SNOWstorm along with Scott Weidensaul. With a staff of 40 some volunteers they capture, study and apply cell phone based transmitters to Snowy Owls along the East Coast and in the Midwest. Financed entirely by donations they have acquired incredible research data on the winter migratory patterns of the owls. The project also supports veterinarians who perform necropsies, biologic and toxicologic studies on dead owls. Thee data collected by the project has provided new and exciting information about Snowy Owls. To see a video of a Snowy Owl named Baltimore, click below: https://youtu.be/HXwrB216bgE To learn more about Snowy Owls and to support Project SNOWstorm go to their website at: https://www.projectsnowstorm.org  Thanks for listening! These podcasts are published on the 15th and 30th of each month except February of course. To keep up with my photo journey and the happenings at Flanagan Fotos go to our website and subscribe at www.flanaganfotos.com   Kirby kirby@flanaganfotos.com   

On our latest show: 6,042! That’s how many bird species Noah Strycker saw during his Global Big Year, and he joins to tell us about his adventure, and his amazing book, Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, a Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World. Plus, will this be a big year for Snowy Owls in the lower 48? We’ll find out from our man Mike O’Connor.

Show Notes for Josh Clark Podcast  This podcast is primarily about Snowy owls and Josh Clark's experiences photographing them in western Washington.  It also includes his experiences selling one of his photos to REI and photographing for REI at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio.  See Josh’s beautiful Snowy owl photos below. Damon Point State Park is a common location for Snowy owls during winter months especially in irruption years. Damon Point is a small, 61-acre, day use only park near Ocean Shores, Washington. “In some years, some North American Snowy Owls remain on their breeding grounds year-round, while others migrate in winter to southern Canada and the northern half of the contiguous United States. In the northern plains, New York, and New England, Snowy Owls occur regularly in winter. Elsewhere, such as in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and eastern Canada, Snowy Owls are irruptive, appearing only in some winters but not in others.” “Male Snowy Owls are barred with dark brown when they’re young and get whiter as they get older. Females keep some dark markings throughout their lives.” “Snowy owls are territorial on their breeding areas, and sometimes their wintering areas as well. Some banded Snowy Owls return to the same wintering site year after year.” “Unlike most owls, Snowy Owls are diurnal, extremely so. They’ll hunt at all hours during the continuous daylight of an Arctic summer. And they may eat more than 1,600 lemmings in a single year.” “Thick feathers for insulation from Arctic cold make Snowy Owls North America’s heaviest owl, typically weighing about 4 pounds—one pound heavier than a Great Horned Owl and twice the weight of a Great Gray Owl (North America’s tallest owl).” “Whether the tundra or the Great Plains, an airport field or beach dunes, Snowy Owls like treeless places and wide-open spaces. Because they often sit right on the ground to hunt, they prefer rolling terrain where they can find a vantage to survey the surrounding area. On their wintering grounds they’ll also perch atop a fencepost, hay bale, building, telephone pole, grain elevator—anywhere with a good view.” “Snowy Owls mainly eat small mammals, particularly lemmings, which at times on the tundra may be all these birds eat. Sometimes they’ll switch to ptarmigan and waterfowl. Snowy Owls are also one of the most agile owls, able to catch small birds on the fly. On both their breeding and wintering grounds, their diet can range widely to include rodents, rabbits, hares, squirrels, weasels, wading birds, seabirds, ducks, grebes, and geese.” References: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: https://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm/2015/11/23/8-fascinating-facts-about-snowy-owls All About Birds:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/search/?q=snowy%20owls Owl Research Institute: http://www.owlinstitute.org/  Arctic Wings: Birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.  Editor: Stephen Brown, Ph.D  The Mountaineers Books 2006 http://astore.amazon.com/flanaganfotos-20/detail/0898869757   Photos by Josh Clark:        Contact Info:          Josh Clark: www.momentsinature.com                         www.facebook.com/momentsinature.com                 Kirby Flanagan:  https://flanaganfotos.com                                 kirby@flanaganfotos.com   Thanks for listening.  If you enjoyed the podcast and these show notes, please leave us a review in iTunes.  

Eagle Harbor Book Company brings Paul Bannick back to our island on Sunday October 30th. He'll talk at the Art Museum about his newest book, which showcases exquisite intimate photos of four species of owls in the wild, together with extensive research gained by studying these owls in their habitats. In this podcast, Paul talks with BCB host Channie Peters about how he was able to photograph and observe the Northern Pygmy, Burrowing, Great Gray, and Snowy Owls throughout the course of a year in each of their different natural habitats. He explains the importance of understanding these indicator species as a way of understanding our bigger environment and our interconnected web of existence. Paul's illustrated talk is on Sunday October 30th at 4 pm and is free to the public. Seating is limited for this event in the auditorium of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. So Eagle Harbor Bookstore recommends calling them at 842-5332 to reserve your seat. Or, better yet, customers who either preorder from Eagle Harbor Books on the web -- or who buy the book at the door of the Art Museum -- will receive priority seating. Others will be seated on a first-come basis as long as seats are available. For more details see the Eagle Harbor Books webpage describing Paul Bannick and the event featuring his new book: "Owl: A Year in the Life of North American Owls." Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Tim Bird; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Join co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler and they talk about Snowy Owls with Ryan Brady. As research scientist with the Wisconsin DNR, Ryan serves as the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative Bird Monitoring Coordinator.  Listen to Lab Out Loud as Ryan talks about this winter's snowy owl irruption, how to connect with other birders, and how you might be able to find snowy owls in your own region. Show notes at: http://laboutloud.com/?p=2705

The Connecticut town of Trumbull, and especially its thespian society, has become a familiar name in the theater world, but maybe for the wrong reasons. When the high school principal decided to cancel the thespian society's production of "Rent," the story went national. It has bubbled along for weeks and as of today, we may have news about a compromise that would allow it to be staged.Meanwhile, former Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez has been awarded not one, but two new trials. We'll have an expert here to explain how that's likely to play out. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piper's Journey KAL begins, Ten Stitch Twist This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and The Fiber Universe. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Knitting Pipeline Retreat! Bronwyn the Brave is keeping a list of those registered for the retreat. The list is posted on our Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry. March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only. Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle: Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571 Pipeliner Notes: Dorothy’s letter last week struck a chord with many listeners.  Chris left a message about her sighting of a barn owl. Karebot has a great conversation starter. What would you do during a zombie apocalypse? A correction from last week’s show: (Thank you spinsjal!) Joshua Tucker is a massage therapist, NOT a physical therapist. Read Wendy’s note on our board with another side to the issue. Nature Notes: Last Friday we awoke to dense fog which was not an auspicious beginning to our Snowy Owl Expedition.   We made it to the Emiquon Wetland Preserve and saw quite a few American Bald Eagles. We also saw Snow Geese! There were thousands of them flying in ribbons as far as we could see down the waterway. Funky and Aizome did see Snowy Owls in Minnesota! I have not given up yet and there is always next year. Featured Nature writer: John Madson Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie. 1982 To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee, And revery. The revery alone will do If bees are few. --Emily Dickinson Needle Notes: Yarn recommendations for socks (that will wear well). Traci (4 girls) Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, Woolen Rabbit Harmony, Opal. Prairiepoet: Blue Moon Fiber Lightweight Socks that Rock. For the record, I have tried duplicate stitch (Swiss Darning) and do not like it for the tight gauge of socks. I read a letter from JudyBee who is knitting Kevlar into her bullet proof socks! Even Charlene Schurch was impressed!  Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown took a little over a month to knit using stash yarn.  Spirals are soothing and relaxing even when there are short rows involved. Project notes are here.  The Blethering Room: Article about Pam Allen Piper's Journey KAL begins!  This is my first published pattern and I'm thrilled.  Thanks for your encouragement and support! In the Pipeline Oops from last week! I have done more cowls than I thought. Kilkenny Cowl by Pam Allen is one of Emily’s favorites. Spectra by Stephen West. 2 Knit Lit Chicks KAL Watching…Downtown Abbey…we have a giveaway from Roman Hills! They have a stunning and very clever Downton Abbey Line with colorways named for the characters. Leave a comment below to be entered into a drawing for a skein of the Dowager Countess. What is a weekend? Thank you, Roman Hills! You have until Feb 21 to leave a comment on the show blog. www.knittingpipeline.com. Listening: The Paris Wife by Paula MacClain. I’m falling behind in podcast listening. Reading: Finished Zombies Don’t Cry: Book One in a Living Dead Love Story. By Rusty Fischer Last week I said it was funny. Right after that it was not so funny. It was sad. Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear Book 2 in Maisie Dobbs series. Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, A Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese. Recommended by Alisonc. Bob Dylan was inspired by the Robert Burns tune featured at the end of this episode. It is sung by Shira Kammen from A Celebration of Robert Burns. www.magnatune.com Thanks for listening! Haste ye back! complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com