Walter Piper
Avian scientist with decades of experience studying loons, providing expert commentary on loon calls, diving physiology, and behavior for the episode.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 30min
The Red-Eyed Mascot: Loon Resilience in Minnesota
Dr. Walter Piper, an avian scientist who has spent decades studying loons, joins to decode loon calls and diving biology. Short takes cover eerie tremolos, why their eyes redden in breeding season, and how loons move between lakes and wintering grounds. The conversation highlights loons as resilient, vocal, and surprisingly tied to community symbols of standing strong.
