Chirp Chat

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Wisconsin birders join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez monthly to chirp about all things birds.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Chirp Chat episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Chirp Chat for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Chirp Chat episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Chirp Chat: How to participate in Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count in Wisconsin

Chirp Chat

12/04/24 • 14 min

Celebrate birds this holiday season through the National Audubon Society’s 125th annual Christmas Bird Count. For this episode of Chirp Chat, Milwaukee area Christmas Bird Count organizer, Zoe Finney, explains the history of the bird census, how to participate and how the data helps protect birds.

Chirp Chat: How to help birds survive Wisconsin’s winter

Chirp Chat

01/23/25 • 13 min

For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Toby Seegert, the Regional Conservation Specialist for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. He says winter is a great time to keep backyard bird feeders stocked so you can help birds stay nourished through the season.

Chirp Chat: How to meet other birders in Wisconsin

Chirp Chat

02/27/25 • 20 min

Joining a local birding club or meeting other people at birding events can bring you a sense of belonging and teach you things you didn’t know. No matter how experienced you are.

Chirp Chat: It’s owl season in Southeast Wisconsin. Here’s how to spot them

Chirp Chat

10/29/24 • 13 min

You can go on an owl prowl to spot some of these nocturnal predators. Owl prowls are nighttime hikes in the woods where you listen for the calls of owls to help you get a glimpse of them.

Chirp Chat: A beginner’s guide on how to start birding in Milwaukee

Chirp Chat

02/28/24 • 15 min

With the sun shining a little more lately, you may have noticed more birds chirping — making it a great time to head outdoors and explore our feathered friends.

Chirp Chat: Why some Wisconsin birds are getting new names

Chirp Chat

03/28/24 • 16 min

The American Ornithological Society promised last November to rename all birds with English names, along with any other bird names deemed offensive and exclusionary. That includes birds like Cooper’s hawk, Wilson’s warbler, Franklin’s gull, and dozens more.

Chirp Chat: Young campers learn about the beauty and science of bird banding

Chirp Chat

08/14/24 • 7 min

Earlier this summer, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spent the day with scientists and Urban Ecology Center campers to learn about bird banding, a way of tracking bird behavior by safely catching, tagging and measuring birds.

Chirp Chat: Caring for Wisconsin's beloved cranes

Chirp Chat

07/24/24 • 17 min

The International Crane Foundation, based in Baraboo, works around the world to save cranes and the ecosystems they depend on. Lake Effect producer Xcaret Nuñez spent a day at its headquarters to learn about the ICF's conservation work with sandhill cranes and whooping cranes.

'Chirp Chat': Wisconsinites share the birds that sparked their interest in birding

Chirp Chat

06/24/24 • 11 min

Think back to a time in your life when you saw a bird that piqued your interest and made you want to learn more about birds. That’s your spark bird! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez asked listeners to share the moment they discovered their spark bird.

Chirp Chat: A closer look at Wisconsin’s fascinating birds of prey

Chirp Chat

05/20/24 • 16 min

It’s peak birding season in Wisconsin, and if you look high in the sky, you’ll likely see some raptors soaring. Raptors like hawks, owls and vultures sometimes get a bad reputation, but these birds of prey play a huge ecological role.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Chirp Chat have?

Chirp Chat currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Chirp Chat cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Milwaukee, Natural Sciences, Nature, Podcasts, Science, Npr, Birds and Birding.

What is the most popular episode on Chirp Chat?

The episode title 'Chirp Chat: Young campers learn about the beauty and science of bird banding' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Chirp Chat?

The average episode length on Chirp Chat is 16 minutes.

How often are episodes of Chirp Chat released?

Episodes of Chirp Chat are typically released every 35 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Chirp Chat?

The first episode of Chirp Chat was released on Feb 28, 2024.

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Top 10 Chirp Chat Episodes

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