The Wild with Chris Morgan

Kick back for a spot of British birdwatching as I head into the English countryside with twitcher Lee Evans. Lee is an extreme birder and he’s become notorious in a nation of bird-lovers, as the man who’ll go to any lengths to fulfill his bird obsession.

Lee has driven 2.2 million miles around the UK and Ireland looking for birds. So far he’s seen 594 different species, but not without some mishaps. I join him for a day in the field to hear more, and to tap into the mind of a really fascinating and knowledgeable man. Enjoy!

WILD BITES: What’s the longest migration in the animal kingdom?

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Feeling a little cooped up? Take to the skies on the most extreme migration in the world. Join the Arctic Tern, a little bird with serious wanderlust.

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Feeling a little cooped up? Take to the skies on the most extreme migration in the world. Join the Arctic Tern, a little bird with serious wanderlust.

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Published 2020-09-08

The tiniest farmer on earth

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The secret and fascinating world of these miniature marvels.

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The secret and fascinating world of these miniature marvels.

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Published 2020-08-25

WILD BITES: How does a sperm whale survive the crushing depths a mile underwater?

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Meet the sperm whale, the true deep divers of the ocean.

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Meet the sperm whale, the true deep divers of the ocean.

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Published 2020-08-11

WILD BITES: How can arctic squirrels help us get to Mars?

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There’s a wild animal and a team of researchers that might hold the clue to space travel.

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There’s a wild animal and a team of researchers that might hold the clue to space travel.

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Published 2020-07-28

Bear News: An interview with Chris Morgan

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On the conservation roller coaster, good and bad news for grizzly bears.

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On the conservation roller coaster, good and bad news for grizzly bears.

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Published 2020-06-16

The wolf ranger

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There is probably no other species in North America that elicits more division than wolves. The sides usually come down to ranchers who fear for their cattle, and environmentalists who fear the extinction of an animal they value and see as critical to the balance of nature.

Wolves reveal the bigger picture of the relationship between humans and the wild, and indeed the relationship between humans from different walks of life.

In this episode, I saddle up, take to the hills of eastern Washington state, and meet a man who left his city life behind to protect the wolves he loves.

Daniel's work as a range rider is supported by Conservation Northwest and the Northeast Washington Wolf Cattle Collaborative (NEWWCC).

THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan and The UPROAR Fund. It is produced by Matt Martin and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.

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There is probably no other species in North America that elicits more division than wolves. The sides usually come down to ranchers who fear for their cattle, and environmentalists who fear the extinction of an animal they value and see as critical to the balance of nature.

Wolves reveal the bigger picture of the relationship between humans and the wild, and indeed the relationship between humans from different walks of life.

In this episode, I saddle up, take to the hills of eastern Washington state, and meet a man who left his city life behind to protect the wolves he loves.

Daniel's work as a range rider is supported by Conservation Northwest and the Northeast Washington Wolf Cattle Collaborative (NEWWCC).

THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan and The UPROAR Fund. It is produced by Matt Martin and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.

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Published 2020-06-02

The power of poop

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Poop parties, floating scat, and an international crime fighter.

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Published 2020-05-20

How to bring back a Scottish forest

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I visit a forest of trees so old, they were around before the last wolf was killed in the 1700s.

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I visit a forest of trees so old, they were around before the last wolf was killed in the 1700s.

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Published 2020-05-05

Owls: Nature’s hunting machine

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If you want to find an owl, first you need to find some voles.

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If you want to find an owl, first you need to find some voles.

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Published 2020-04-14

So you caught a cougar, now what?

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I visit a prison on the Olympic Peninsula where incarcerated individuals catalog wildlife videos for local biologists.

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I visit a prison on the Olympic Peninsula where incarcerated individuals catalog wildlife videos for local biologists.

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Published 2020-04-07

How to catch a cougar

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I meet biologists who can track multiple cougars in the forest, thanks to some special collars, GPS, and the click of a mouse.

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I meet biologists who can track multiple cougars in the forest, thanks to some special collars, GPS, and the click of a mouse.

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Published 2020-04-01

The ancient wild

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The "salmon people" have lived on the Pacific Coast for more than 10,000 years. Through their long history, stories have been their lifeblood.

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The "salmon people" have lived on the Pacific Coast for more than 10,000 years. Through their long history, stories have been their lifeblood.

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Published 2020-03-17

The wildlife super dog

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I meet an adorable puppy that may be the key to saving bears and people.

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I meet an adorable puppy that may be the key to saving bears and people.

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Published 2020-03-10

The secret lives of trees

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I dial into the wood wide web to understand how trees communicate.

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I dial into the wood wide web to understand how trees communicate.

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Published 2020-03-04

Richard Louv and our connection with animals

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Richard Louv writes about intimacy, but not in the way you might picture it. He says to stave off loneliness, tap into the "whisper of our fellow creatures."

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Richard Louv writes about intimacy, but not in the way you might picture it. He says to stave off loneliness, tap into the "whisper of our fellow creatures."

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Published 2020-02-25

A river runs through it ... once again

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Almost 30 years after an act of Congress called for the Elwha dams to come down, the ecosystem is recovering. Species are returning and staying.

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Almost 30 years after an act of Congress called for the Elwha dams to come down, the ecosystem is recovering. Species are returning and staying.

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Published 2020-02-18

Return to Svalbard: Earth's icy food chain is about more than polar bears

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It's a beautiful, still arctic morning about 600 miles from the North Pole. And there is a polar bear right over my shoulder.

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It's a beautiful, still arctic morning about 600 miles from the North Pole. And there is a polar bear right over my shoulder.

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Published 2020-01-29

KUOW's THE WILD with Chris Morgan returns in February

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Ecologist and award-winning filmmaker Chris Morgan kicks off season 2 with more adventures in the wild.

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Published 2019-12-10

LIVE: Stories from THE WILD

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On Friday, October 14, we gathered to enjoy eight stories presented in front of a live audience at Seattle's McCaw Hall.

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On Friday, October 14, we gathered to enjoy eight stories presented in front of a live audience at Seattle's McCaw Hall.

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Published 2019-11-12

The quietest place on earth

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I talk to a sound tracker who encourages us to find a quiet place and really listen.

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I talk to a sound tracker who encourages us to find a quiet place and really listen.

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Published 2019-10-08

Waiting for penguins

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Wildlife filmmakers Jeff Wilson and Mark Smith spill on what life is like among the “super over-caffeinated” Adelie penguins.

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Wildlife filmmakers Jeff Wilson and Mark Smith spill on what life is like among the “super over-caffeinated” Adelie penguins.

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Published 2019-09-10

Life hack: Go sniff a pine. Your heart and mind will thank you

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Florence Williams' extensive research into the benefits of getting out in nature has lead to some surprising revelations.

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Florence Williams' extensive research into the benefits of getting out in nature has lead to some surprising revelations.

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Published 2019-08-20

The goofy looking rodent we all rely on

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An extended interview with Ben Goldfarb about the beaver, an "unlikely hero."

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An extended interview with Ben Goldfarb about the beaver, an "unlikely hero."

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Published 2019-07-23

Protecting where the spirit bears roam

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It all started when Ian McAllister spent two days in a flimsy basket, suspended from a tree, to protest logging.

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It all started when Ian McAllister spent two days in a flimsy basket, suspended from a tree, to protest logging.

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Published 2019-06-18

The hunt to find just one square inch of silence

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I go deep into the Olympic National Forest to find the most elusive creature imaginable: silence.

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I go deep into the Olympic National Forest to find the most elusive creature imaginable: silence.

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Published 2019-06-10

A harsh life among ‘super over-caffeinated’ penguins

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I talk with two filmmakers who got up close and personal with Antarctic penguins.

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I talk with two filmmakers who got up close and personal with Antarctic penguins.

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Published 2019-06-04

Bombs, guns and sea lions

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I take a journey up the Columbia River, where people, sea lions, orcas and salmon have a complicated relationship.

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I take a journey up the Columbia River, where people, sea lions, orcas and salmon have a complicated relationship.

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Published 2019-05-28

The ‘ghost bears’ of Washington state

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I explore the ideas and controversies behind reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades.

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I explore the ideas and controversies behind reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades.

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Published 2019-05-21

Chris Morgan sees a forest therapist

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There’s a big part of us that still is wild, a bigger part than we might imagine in this crazy modern world we’ve built around ourselves.

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There’s a big part of us that still is wild, a bigger part than we might imagine in this crazy modern world we’ve built around ourselves.

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Published 2019-05-14

These Italian bears survived gladiators and Mussolini

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Just two hours from Rome is one of the richest ecosystems in Europe, a little island of mountains that to this day is home to wolves, wild boar and bears.

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Just two hours from Rome is one of the richest ecosystems in Europe, a little island of mountains that to this day is home to wolves, wild boar and bears.

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Published 2019-05-07