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Cold winter months do not put birders into hibernation

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Snowburrowing, counter-current exchange and many other biological and behavioral adaptions help birds make Iowa their home when the cold months send other species south.

Executive director of Young Birders of Iowa Tyler Harms and the co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Todd Burras join Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe to talk about winter birding opportunities, which species will endure winter in Iowa and how to adapt bird feeding routines to the cold season.

The two talked earlier this year about birding in the fall.

Wild Birds Unlimited is a financial supporter of Iowa Public Radio.

Guests:

  • Todd Burras, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited
  • Tyler Harms, executive director, Young Birders of Iowa
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.