October 02, 2009

It's a Great Time to See Wildlife - Learn Where and How to Watch.

People pay loads of money to travel far from home to see wildlife such as whales or lions or bears. However, there is plenty of wonderful wildlife to see that can be much closer to you than you think. Fall is here and this means birds and mammals and monarch butterflies are on the move. Now is a perfect time to get outside and see animals as they are migrating to warmer climates. Susan's guest this week is David Mizejewski , celebrity naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. Find out some of the tips for how to spot wildlife, where to find the major migrations and learn how to attract desirable wildlife to your own backyard.

Episode Segments:

David Mizejewski Part One David explains why the fall is such a great time to see animals, and the best places to see them, especially the birds! He also tells Susan about his Wildlife Watch Website, and how it is helping people connect with nature.
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David Mizejewski Part Two David shares some advice on birding, and places you can see out-of-the-ordinary birds, such as the sand hill crane, and the blue heron. Hell also telll you where you can go to view animals like caribou, bats, and whales.
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David Mizejewski Part Three David gives us some key points to spotting wildlife, including those who are trying to stay hidden. HE also has some tips on how to draw wildlife into your own backyard, and how to keep the ones you dont want away.
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Links to Related Websites:

National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There- the National Wildlife Federation's initiative to inspire families across America to open the door and get outside!

Look While You Listen! Click here to view the pictures Susan & David are discussing during the program.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

David Mizejewski David Mizejewski has been fascinated with wild creatures for as long as he can remember. He spent his youth romping in suburban woods, fields and marshes, observing and learning about the surprising diversity of wildlife that inhabit those areas. As a high school student studying ecology, Mizejewski began to see firsthand the clear connection between native plant communities and wildlife populations, and his passion for wildlife-friendly gardening was born.In addition to hosting Animal Planet's BACKYARD HABITAT, Mizejewski manages the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Wildlife Habitat program, which for more than 30 years has inspired people to make a home for wildlife right outside their back door. David is the author of the award-winning book Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife. Previously, Mizejewski worked as a naturalist at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Georgia and Long Branch Nature Center in Virginia, and directed an urban forestry grant program for the National Tree Trust in Washington, D.C. Mizejewski has made numerous radio and television appearances, including NBC's Weekend Today Show, HGTV's Gardening by the Yard and Martha Stewart. Mizejewski holds a degree in human and natural ecology from Emory University. Originally from New Jersey, he now lives in Arlington, Va Become Friend of David on Facebook