At this time of year, when you drive past a pond in Vermont, you'll hear the familiar sound of spring peepers. On this first edition of Outdoor Radio, biologists Kent McFarland and Sara Zahendra are at the in Woodstock, Vermont to explain how that sound is like standing near a jet engine. We'll also learn about how peepers make that sound and the amazing way they survive the winter.
is a new monthly feature produced in collaboration with the in Norwich Vermont. The program explores the sounds and science of our natural world. Biologists Kent McFarland and Sara Zahendra host the program, bringing you their expertise, knowledge of current trends and events that are impacting our environment, and love of the outdoors.
More information about peepers can be found on the ; ; the , which is a prime natural breeding habit for peepers; and the gives you the best sightings of peepers
VPR鈥檚 Chief Production Engineer, Chris Albertine, is the audio engineer.
Outdoor Radio is made possible by the VPR Journalism Fund and by a grant to VCE from the Vermont Community Foundation.
VCE, a non-profit group of biologists based in Norwich, promotes wildlife conservation across the Americas with scientific research and citizen engagement. VCE Scientists study and protect birds, insects, amphibians and other wildlife from Canada to South America.
Broadcast Thursday, May 22 at 8:50 a.m.
Outdoor Radio is made possible by the VPR Journalism Fund.
