Summer wildlife, plant populations surging

Guide to summer birdwatching: What to look and listen for

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Sharon Stiteler, also known as "the Birdchick," about summer birdwatching — what to look for, where to go, and why this season is more active than you might think.

Summer wildlife, plant populations surging

We expect more of everything, birds, deer, rabbits, upland game, weeds, and fruits on trees, shrubs and brambles, during summer. We use these sightings to help forecast and estimate how many of these critters, saplings, and nuts will be present when gathering seasons get close and eventually peak in September.