Research: The spotted Owl

Last Call: Tracking The Sound Of The Spotted Owl’s Extinction. (8:41): It’s been 30 years since the northern spotted owl gained endangered species protections in the old-growth forests of the Northwest United States. Scientists trying to save the owls have new bioacoustics technology and big data on their side. But less hope. Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

Soundscape: Insects

 

Listening With Singing Insects. (17 mins), Hosted by WFAE President Eric Leonardson, this video introduces and invites people to explore the soundscapes of Chicago’s Big Marsh Park, with a focus on identifying the many species of singing insects heard each summer.