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North Country History with Rob BurgThe Passenger PigeonOne of the greatest extinction events happened in the forests of the Great Lakes region and Eastern North America: the Passenger Pigeon. Kyle Bagnall, the Park Naturalist for the Mackinac State Historic Parks joins me as my guest to talk about this bird, that was once the most populous bird species on the planet and how it came to being extinct in the early 20th Century. Kyle, a fellow environmental historian, and I discuss the life and history of the Passenger Pigeon, its impact on the environment, and the impact of human relations with the bird. Through l...
2025-10-061h 00North Country History with Rob BurgIntroducing Season 2 & Recapping Season 1This episodes marks the beginning of Season 2 of the North Country History with Rob Burg podcast. We look at what will be coming up on Season 2 airing from June through August, 2025. But first we recap Season 1 as a refresher and also an introduction for new listeners. Season 2 will bring new guests to the podcast, take a look at the origins of the lumber industry in the United States in the Northeastern states of Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania, explore some new topics in forest history and to also revisit the lumber industry discussing technological changes, and the l...
2025-06-0244 min
The Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk ShowGuests include, Kyle Bagnall, Naturalist for Michigan State Parks, Fran Hutchins from Bracken caves and Erin Cord with BCI in Austin TXGuests include, Kyle Bagnall, Naturalist for Michigan State Parks, Fran Hutchins from Bracken caves and Erin Cord with BCI in Austin TX - Did you know that this week is Bat Week? Known for their decorative flair during Halloween (fake ones of course) in reality, Bats are an important part of ecosystems and play a hugely important role in pest control. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen are joined by guest producer of this week's show, Holly Rotter as we learn from national experts about them. First up...
2024-10-2800 min
MWA Podcast - Woodworking ConversationsMWA Episode 73 - Ralph BagnallWe chat with Ralph Bagnall about the consulting he does and the work he does with MicroJig.
2015-04-2349 min