Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to find out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episode: Mighty Milkweed Our sources for this episode include:  Milkweed Bugs Common Milkweed Insects Milkweed Bug 

Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to find out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at <a href="https://www.redoaksforestschool.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">redoaksforestschool.org</a>. Related episode: <a href="https://natureguys.org/milkweed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mighty Milkweed</a> Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/plant-bugs/milkweed-bugs" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Milkweed Bugs</a></li> <li><a href="https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-milkweed-insects/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Common Milkweed Insects</a></li> <li><a href="https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/milkweed-bug" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Milkweed Bug</a></li> </ul>

Milkweed Beetles and Bugs

Bob reads an email from a listener (Linda) with a question about eBird that inspired us to do a whole episode on eBird. Charles starts out explaining the capabilities and the value of eBird both to the user and the scientific community. He and Bob go on a virtual birding trip to demonstrate how you can use eBird. Related episodes: Merlin Magic and Merlin 2 Our source for this episode: eBird by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Bob reads an email from a listener (Linda) with a question about eBird that inspired us to do a whole episode on eBird. Charles starts out explaining the capabilities and the value of eBird both to the user and the scientific community. He and Bob go on a virtual birding trip to demonstrate how you can use eBird. Related episodes: <a href="https://natureguys.org/merlin-magic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merlin Magic</a> and <a href="https://natureguys.org/merlin-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merlin 2</a> Our source for this episode: <a href="https://ebird.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">eBird</a> by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

eBird

Johnny Appleseed

Greg explains some amazing traits of apple trees. Bob shares some of the fascinating facts about John Chapman better know as Johnny Appleseed. Related episode: Walnut Woods Our sources for this episode include:  The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by Robert Price 

Greg explains some amazing traits of apple trees. Bob shares some of the fascinating facts about John Chapman better know as Johnny Appleseed. Related episode: <a href="https://natureguys.org/walnut-woods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walnut Woods</a> Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li><a href="https://michaelpollan.com/books/the-botany-of-desire/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Botany of Desire</a> by Michael Pollan</li> <li>Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by Robert Price</li> </ul>

Bob chats with Gia and special guest Jonathan about old-growth forests. Learn ways they can make you feel small in the best way. Jonathan explains how he obtained old growth certification from the Old-Growth Forest Network for California Woods Nature Preserve. Related episode: Vernal Pools Visit old growth forests in greater Cincinnati: Cincinnati Park California Woods Nature Preserve, Rowe Woods at Cincinnati Nature Center Our sources for this episode include: Old-Growth Forest Network

Bob chats with Gia and special guest Jonathan about old-growth forests. Learn ways they can make you feel small in the best way. Jonathan explains how he obtained old growth certification from the Old-Growth Forest Network for California Woods Nature Preserve. Related episode: <a href="https://natureguys.org/vernal-pools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vernal Pools</a> Visit old growth forests in greater Cincinnati: Cincinnati Park <a href="https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/california-woods-nature-preserve-center/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">California Woods Nature Preserve</a>, Rowe Woods at <a href="https://www.cincynature.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cincinnati Nature Center</a> Our sources for this episode include: <a href="https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Old-Growth Forest Network</a>

Old-Growth Forest

Jim McCormac

Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is the book Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. Related episodes: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy and Bats with Merlin Tuttle

Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is the book <a href="https://www.ohioswallow.com/book/Gardening+for+Moths" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide</a> by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. Related episodes: <a href="https://natureguys.org/oaks-doug-tallamy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy</a> and <a href="https://natureguys.org/bats-with-merlin-tuttle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bats with Merlin Tuttle</a>

Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac

Charles takes Bob on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Water Lilies. Our sources for this episode include:  Nymphaeaceae Lotus Vs. Water Lilies, What’s The Difference? 

Charles takes Bob on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Water Lilies. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaeaceae" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nymphaeaceae</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.containerwatergardens.net/lotus-vs-water-lilies-whats-difference/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lotus Vs. Water Lilies, What’s The Difference?</a></li> </ul>

Water Lilies

Bill McKibben

Bob chats with Bill McKibben the author of We Are Better Together, his first children’s book. He is the author of the bestsellers The End of Nature, Eaarth, and Deep Economy. Bill is the founder of the environmental organization 350.org and recently Third Act, an organization that encourages people over 60 to take action on climate change. You can find out more about Bill McKibben on his website: BillMcKibben.com Find Bill's new children's book at: We Are Better Together

Bob chats with Bill McKibben the author of We Are Better Together, his first children’s book. He is the author of the bestsellers The End of Nature, Eaarth, and Deep Economy. Bill is the founder of the environmental organization <a href="https://350.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">350.org</a> and recently <a href="https://thirdact.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Third Act</a>, an organization that encourages people over 60 to take action on climate change. You can find out more about Bill McKibben on his website: <a href="http://billmckibben.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BillMcKibben.com</a> Find Bill's new children's book at: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250755155/wearebettertogether" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Better Together</a>

We Are Better Together with Bill McKibben

Katherine Hauswirth

Bob chats with Katherine Hauswirth, the author of two inspiring books, The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail and her recent book the Morning Light the Lily White Daily: Dips into Nature and Spirit. Links to Katherine’s books, newsletter and blog:  The Morning Light, The Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit by Katherine Hauswirth The Book of Noticing by Katherine Hauswirth Loving the World e-newsletter signup First Person Naturalist blog 

Bob chats with Katherine Hauswirth, the author of two inspiring books, The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail and her recent book the Morning Light the Lily White Daily: Dips into Nature and Spirit. Links to Katherine’s books, newsletter and blog: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.shantiarts.co/uploads/files/ghi/HAUSWIRTH_LIGHT.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Morning Light, The Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit</a> by Katherine Hauswirth</li> <li><a href="https://homeboundpublications.com/the-book-of-noticing-by-katherine-hauswirth/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Noticing</a> by Katherine Hauswirth</li> <li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/ab21e820d083/lovingtheworld" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Loving the World</a> e-newsletter signup</li> <li><a href="https://fpnaturalist.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">First Person Naturalist</a> blog</li> </ul>

The Morning Light, the Lily White with Katherine Hauswirth

Want to learn more about a fairly easy sparrow to identify by sight and sound? Join Bob and Tina for a fascinating dive into the life and behavior of white-throated sparrows. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episodes with Tina: A Can of Earthworms, Peregrine Falcon and What's Your Zugunruhe? Our sources for this episode include:  Hear White-throated Sparrows Learning to Sing White-throated Sparrow is Not Just Another Little Brown Bird Andrea Boyer Effects of Winter Weather on White-throated Sparrows 

Want to learn more about a fairly easy sparrow to identify by sight and sound? Join Bob and Tina for a fascinating dive into the life and behavior of white-throated sparrows. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at <a href="https://www.redoaksforestschool.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">redoaksforestschool.org</a>. Related episodes with Tina: <a href="https://natureguys.org/a-can-of-earthworms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Can of Earthworms</a>, <a href="https://natureguys.org/peregrine-falcon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peregrine Falcon</a> and <a href="https://natureguys.org/zugunruhe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What's Your Zugunruhe?</a> Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/hear-white-throated-sparrows-learning-sing" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hear White-throated Sparrows Learning to Sing</a></li> <li><a href="https://intobirds.com/white-throated-sparrow-not-just-another-little-brown-bird/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">White-throated Sparrow is Not Just Another Little Brown Bird</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/andrea-boyer-effects-of-simulated-recurrent-inclement-winter-weather-on-the-stress-response-and-feeding-behaviour-of-white-throated-sparrows-zonotrichia-albicollis/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Boyer Effects of Winter Weather on White-throated Sparrows</a></li> </ul>

White-throated Sparrow

Merlin Tuttle

Merlin Tuttle is a tremendous advocate for bats and has done amazing things throughout his career to help protect them and change people’s misconceptions and fears about them. His motto is “win friends not battles” and that’s been his approach throughout his 60+ years doing this work! Merlin shares with Bob some of his amazing bat adventures. Merlin will be the keynote speaker at the Arc of Appalachia’s Wildflower Pilgrimage in April of 2023. Related Episode: Bat in the House and Story: Bats! The Sequel I Never Wanted to Write from listener Jake Our sources for this episode include:  Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation Bat Conservation International Arc of Appalachia’s Wildflower Pilgrimage 

Merlin Tuttle is a tremendous advocate for bats and has done amazing things throughout his career to help protect them and change people’s misconceptions and fears about them. His motto is “win friends not battles” and that’s been his approach throughout his 60+ years doing this work! Merlin shares with Bob some of his amazing bat adventures. Merlin will be the keynote speaker at the <a href="https://arcofappalachia.org/wildflower-pilgrimage/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arc of Appalachia’s Wildflower Pilgrimage</a> in April of 2023. Related Episode: <a href="https://natureguys.org/bat-in-the-house/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bat in the House</a> and Story: <a href="https://natureguys.org/stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bats! The Sequel I Never Wanted to Write</a> from listener Jake Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.merlintuttle.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.batcon.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bat Conservation International</a></li> <li><a href="https://arcofappalachia.org/wildflower-pilgrimage/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arc of Appalachia’s Wildflower Pilgrimage</a></li> </ul>

Bats with Merlin Tuttle

Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.

Violets

This is a really good podcast for anyone with an interest in wild things. My wife and I love it!

Interesting and Informative

Nature Guys

Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from Sanibel Sea School explains why this is such an important place on a beach. Our sources for this episode include:  Guest J. Bruce Neill (Doc Bruce), Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sanibel Sea School https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/ 

Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from <a href="https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sanibel Sea School</a> explains why this is such an important place on a beach. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Guest J. Bruce Neill (Doc Bruce), Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sanibel Sea School <a href="https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/</a></li> </ul>

Beach Wrack

Toads are so cool! If you cannot find one make sure you take some kids hiking with you. They are great at finding toads. Join us as we explore many interesting things about the toad. Do you know how they drink water? Our sources for this episode include:  Book “The Hidden Life of a Toad” by Doug Wechsler - http://dougwechsler.com/pages/hidden-life-of-a-toad.php American Toads - http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anaxyrus_americanus/ American Toad: The Animal Files - http://www.theanimalfiles.com/amphibians/toads/american_toad.html What are these tiny toads? - http://askanaturalist.com/what-are-these-tiny-toads/ Do Toads Really Give You Warts? - https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-toads-really-give-you-warts 

Toads are so cool! If you cannot find one make sure you take some kids hiking with you. They are great at finding toads. Join us as we explore many interesting things about the toad. Do you know how they drink water? Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Book “The Hidden Life of a Toad” by Doug Wechsler - <a href="http://dougwechsler.com/pages/hidden-life-of-a-toad.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dougwechsler.com/pages/hidden-life-of-a-toad.php</a></li> <li>American Toads - <a href="http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anaxyrus_americanus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anaxyrus_americanus/</a></li> <li>American Toad: The Animal Files - <a href="http://www.theanimalfiles.com/amphibians/toads/american_toad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theanimalfiles.com/amphibians/toads/american_toad.html</a></li> <li>What are these tiny toads? - <a href="http://askanaturalist.com/what-are-these-tiny-toads/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://askanaturalist.com/what-are-these-tiny-toads/</a></li> <li>Do Toads Really Give You Warts? - <a href="https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-toads-really-give-you-warts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-toads-really-give-you-warts</a></li> </ul>

Time for Toads

This is a bird that is so friendly it will eat out of your hand! Tune in to find out more about this cute little bird that is easy to find. Our sources for this episode include:  Black-capped chickadees are amazing little birds - https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/thom-smith-naturewatch-black-capped-chickadees-are-amazing-little-birds,532813 10 Interesting Facts About Chickadees - https://www.backyardchirper.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-chickadees/ Carolina Chickadees - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee/overview 

This is a bird that is so friendly it will eat out of your hand! Tune in to find out more about this cute little bird that is easy to find. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Black-capped chickadees are amazing little birds - <a href="https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/thom-smith-naturewatch-black-capped-chickadees-are-amazing-little-birds,532813" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/thom-smith-naturewatch-black-capped-chickadees-are-amazing-little-birds,532813</a></li> <li>10 Interesting Facts About Chickadees - <a href="https://www.backyardchirper.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-chickadees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.backyardchirper.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-chickadees/</a></li> <li>Carolina Chickadees - <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee/overview</a></li> </ul>

Chickadee Dee Dee

Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of the hummingbird - the only bird that can truly hover.

Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of the hummingbird - the only bird that can truly hover.

Hummingbirds

We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast. Our sources include:  13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion 30 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid of Ants From Home &amp; Garden https://balconygardenweb.com/30-natural-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ants-from-home-garden/ ANTS IN YOUR HOUSEPLANTS: GETTING RID OF ANTS IN YOUR PLANTS https://www.combatbugs.com/en/home/pest-identification/bug-files/ants-in-your-houseplants-getting-rid-of-ants-in-your-plants.cky.html 

We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast. Our sources include: <ul> <li>13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants <a href="https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion</a></li> <li>30 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid of Ants From Home &amp; Garden <a href="https://balconygardenweb.com/30-natural-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ants-from-home-garden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balconygardenweb.com/30-natural-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ants-from-home-garden/</a></li> <li>ANTS IN YOUR HOUSEPLANTS: GETTING RID OF ANTS IN YOUR PLANTS <a href="https://www.combatbugs.com/en/home/pest-identification/bug-files/ants-in-your-houseplants-getting-rid-of-ants-in-your-plants.cky.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.combatbugs.com/en/home/pest-identification/bug-files/ants-in-your-houseplants-getting-rid-of-ants-in-your-plants.cky.html</a></li> </ul>

Ants in My Plants

Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird.  Related episode: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) Our sources for this episode include:  Book “What the Robin Knows” by Jon Young http://birdlanguage.com/ American Robin https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview Fun Facts About American Robins https://www.thespruce.com/american-robin-facts-4143588 Robin Facts https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/fact_page.html 

Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird.  Related episode: Sit Spot (<a href="http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/</a>) Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Book “What the Robin Knows” by Jon Young <a href="http://birdlanguage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://birdlanguage.com/</a></li> <li>American Robin <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview</a></li> <li>Fun Facts About American Robins <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/american-robin-facts-4143588" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thespruce.com/american-robin-facts-4143588</a></li> <li>Robin Facts <a href="https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/fact_page.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/fact_page.html</a></li> </ul>

Knowing Robins

This is the most visited park in the United States. It is free and is amazing any month of the year. Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys http://natureguys.org/travel/ Our sources for this episode include:  Fightmaster Fly Fishing - Rob Fightmaster is a great fly fishing guide. Even Bob and Beth can catch fish with Rob at their side! https://fightmasterflyfishing.com A Wondrous Diversity of Life - Great Smokey Mountains https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/index.htm Do Cougars Roam the Smoky Mountains? https://gardenandgun.com/articles/cougars-roam-smoky-mountains/ 20 Facts to know about the Great Smoky Mountains https://www.cabinsforyou.com/blog/advice/20-facts-about-great-smoky-mountains.htm 

This is the most visited park in the United States. It is free and is amazing any month of the year. Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys <a href="http://natureguys.org/travel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://natureguys.org/travel/</a> Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Fightmaster Fly Fishing - Rob Fightmaster is a great fly fishing guide. Even Bob and Beth can catch fish with Rob at their side! <a href="https://fightmasterflyfishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fightmasterflyfishing.com</a></li> <li>A Wondrous Diversity of Life - Great Smokey Mountains <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/index.htm</a></li> <li>Do Cougars Roam the Smoky Mountains? <a href="https://gardenandgun.com/articles/cougars-roam-smoky-mountains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gardenandgun.com/articles/cougars-roam-smoky-mountains/</a></li> <li>20 Facts to know about the Great Smoky Mountains <a href="https://www.cabinsforyou.com/blog/advice/20-facts-about-great-smoky-mountains.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cabinsforyou.com/blog/advice/20-facts-about-great-smoky-mountains.htm</a></li> </ul>

Smoky Mountains

Goldfinch is just the bird to cheer you up! This is a great bird to have at your feeders. Our sources for this episode include:  American Goldfinch https://abcbirds.org/bird/american-goldfinch/ Interesting American Goldfinch Facts http://www.birdhouses101.com/american-goldfinch-facts.asp 21 Facts on Goldfinches https://www.livingwithbirds.com/tweetapedia/21-facts-on-goldfinch Fun Facts about Goldfinches https://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/fun-facts-about-goldfinches/article_65165159-1e5d-5a6c-8c04-cc1dfa9e6fde.html Life Histories of North American Birds by Arthur Cleveland Bent https://birdsbybent.com/about.html 

Goldfinch is just the bird to cheer you up! This is a great bird to have at your feeders. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>American Goldfinch <a href="https://abcbirds.org/bird/american-goldfinch/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://abcbirds.org/bird/american-goldfinch/</a></li> <li>Interesting American Goldfinch Facts <a href="http://www.birdhouses101.com/american-goldfinch-facts.asp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.birdhouses101.com/american-goldfinch-facts.asp</a></li> <li>21 Facts on Goldfinches <a href="https://www.livingwithbirds.com/tweetapedia/21-facts-on-goldfinch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.livingwithbirds.com/tweetapedia/21-facts-on-goldfinch</a></li> <li>Fun Facts about Goldfinches <a href="https://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/fun-facts-about-goldfinches/article_65165159-1e5d-5a6c-8c04-cc1dfa9e6fde.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/fun-facts-about-goldfinches/article_65165159-1e5d-5a6c-8c04-cc1dfa9e6fde.html</a></li> <li>Life Histories of North American Birds by Arthur Cleveland Bent <a href="https://birdsbybent.com/about.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://birdsbybent.com/about.html</a></li> </ul>

Goldfinch is Our Mascot

Bob looks outside and notices that all the birds are suddenly gone from his bird feeders. He soon discovers the reason. A Cooper's Hawk is on the ground right next to the feeders. Learn all about this amazing bird in this episode. Our sources for this episode include:  Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Accipiter_cooperii/ 8 Interesting Facts about the Cooper's Hawk http://www.withmephotographyblog.com/8-interesting-facts-about-the-coopers-hawk The Raptor Trust Accipiters http://theraptortrust.org/the-birds/hawk-facts/accipiters/ Cooper's Hawk Life History http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/lifehistory Predator Management http://articles.extension.org/pages/71204/predator-management-for-small-andbackyard-poultry-flocks Hawk Mountain http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/hawks-at-hawk-mountain/hawk-species-at-hawk-mountain/cooper-s-hawk/page.aspx?id=663 

Bob looks outside and notices that all the birds are suddenly gone from his bird feeders. He soon discovers the reason. A Cooper's Hawk is on the ground right next to the feeders. Learn all about this amazing bird in this episode. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species <a href="http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Accipiter_cooperii/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Accipiter_cooperii/</a></li> <li>8 Interesting Facts about the Cooper's Hawk <a href="http://www.withmephotographyblog.com/8-interesting-facts-about-the-coopers-hawk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.withmephotographyblog.com/8-interesting-facts-about-the-coopers-hawk</a></li> <li>The Raptor Trust Accipiters <a href="http://theraptortrust.org/the-birds/hawk-facts/accipiters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theraptortrust.org/the-birds/hawk-facts/accipiters/</a></li> <li>Cooper's Hawk Life History <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/lifehistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/lifehistory</a></li> <li>Predator Management <a href="http://articles.extension.org/pages/71204/predator-management-for-small-andbackyard-poultry-flocks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://articles.extension.org/pages/71204/predator-management-for-small-andbackyard-poultry-flocks</a></li> <li>Hawk Mountain <a href="http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/hawks-at-hawk-mountain/hawk-species-at-hawk-mountain/cooper-s-hawk/page.aspx?id=663" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/hawks-at-hawk-mountain/hawk-species-at-hawk-mountain/cooper-s-hawk/page.aspx?id=663</a></li> </ul>

Watch for the Cooper's Hawk at Your Bird Feeder

Bill and Bob do their first podcast in front of a live audience at the amazing Roads Rivers and Trails store in Milford, Ohio (http://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Bill brought a bunch of bird feeders from Cincinnati Nature Center (http://www.cincynature.org/) and explains how to use them. Bob has a very special low cost bird ‘feederʼ! Listen in to find out what Bill thinks about Bobʼs feeder. Also donʼt miss the last part when our audience asks some great questions!

Bill and Bob do their first podcast in front of a live audience at the amazing Roads Rivers and Trails store in Milford, Ohio (<a href="http://roadsriversandtrails.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://roadsriversandtrails.com/</a>). Bill brought a bunch of bird feeders from Cincinnati Nature Center (<a href="http://www.cincynature.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cincynature.org/</a>) and explains how to use them. Bob has a very special low cost bird ‘feederʼ! Listen in to find out what Bill thinks about Bobʼs feeder. Also donʼt miss the last part when our audience asks some great questions!

Feeding the Birds

Bob takes a walk on the beach and becomes really curious about sand dollars. Luckily he finds a wonderful source of information, “Sanibel Sea School.” Our sources for this episode include:  Sanibel Sea School https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/ Dead or alive? 3 ways to spot the difference https://www.heraldsun.com/news/state/south-carolina/article213506774.html#storylink=cpy Dead sand dollars on Florida beaches could be result of natural cycle https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/florida/dead-sand-dollars-on-floridabeaches-could-be-result-of-natural-cycle-experts-say/67-574599775 It’s prime time for sand dollars on Sanibel as mating season peaks https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/09/its-prime-time-for-sand-dollars-on-sanibel-as-mating-season-peaks/ Fun Facts about the Sand Dollar https://tropicalbreezedecor.com/blog/fun-facts-about-the-sand-dollar/ 

Bob takes a walk on the beach and becomes really curious about sand dollars. Luckily he finds a wonderful source of information, “Sanibel Sea School.” Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Sanibel Sea School <a href="https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/</a></li> <li>Dead or alive? 3 ways to spot the difference <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com/news/state/south-carolina/article213506774.html#storylink=cpy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.heraldsun.com/news/state/south-carolina/article213506774.html#storylink=cpy</a></li> <li>Dead sand dollars on Florida beaches could be result of natural cycle <a href="https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/florida/dead-sand-dollars-on-floridabeaches-could-be-result-of-natural-cycle-experts-say/67-574599775" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/florida/dead-sand-dollars-on-floridabeaches-could-be-result-of-natural-cycle-experts-say/67-574599775</a></li> <li>It’s prime time for sand dollars on Sanibel as mating season peaks <a href="https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/09/its-prime-time-for-sand-dollars-on-sanibel-as-mating-season-peaks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/09/its-prime-time-for-sand-dollars-on-sanibel-as-mating-season-peaks/</a></li> <li>Fun Facts about the Sand Dollar <a href="https://tropicalbreezedecor.com/blog/fun-facts-about-the-sand-dollar/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://tropicalbreezedecor.com/blog/fun-facts-about-the-sand-dollar/</a></li> </ul>

Millions of Sand Dollars

The Mourning Dove is easy to find both by sight and by ear. Our sources for this episode include:  Fun Mourning Dove Facts http://backyardbirdingblog.com/fun-mourning-dove-facts/ Mourning Dove https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/lifehistory The Secret Life of the Mourning Dove http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/the-secret-life-of-the-mourning-dove 

The Mourning Dove is easy to find both by sight and by ear. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Fun Mourning Dove Facts <a href="http://backyardbirdingblog.com/fun-mourning-dove-facts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://backyardbirdingblog.com/fun-mourning-dove-facts/</a></li> <li>Mourning Dove <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/lifehistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/lifehistory</a></li> <li>The Secret Life of the Mourning Dove <a href="http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/the-secret-life-of-the-mourning-dove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/the-secret-life-of-the-mourning-dove</a></li> </ul>

Mourning Doves

It is hard to stay mad at a chipmunk because they are so darn cute. Tune in to learn all about this adorable creature. Our sources for this episode include:  5 Ways Chipmunks Win at Winter http://www.ohioanimalcompanion.org/5-ways-chipmunks-win-at-winter/ 10 things you don't know about chipmunks https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-dont-know-about-chipmunks Chipmunk Facts http://www.havahart.com/chipmunk-facts NOT Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10 Facts You May Not Know about the Real Rodents https://blog.nwf.org/2011/12/not-alvin-and-the-chipmunks-10-facts-about-the-real-rodents/  

It is hard to stay mad at a chipmunk because they are so darn cute. Tune in to learn all about this adorable creature. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>5 Ways Chipmunks Win at Winter <a href="http://www.ohioanimalcompanion.org/5-ways-chipmunks-win-at-winter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ohioanimalcompanion.org/5-ways-chipmunks-win-at-winter/</a></li> <li>10 things you don't know about chipmunks <a href="https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-dont-know-about-chipmunks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-dont-know-about-chipmunks</a></li> <li>Chipmunk Facts <a href="http://www.havahart.com/chipmunk-facts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.havahart.com/chipmunk-facts</a></li> <li>NOT Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10 Facts You May Not Know about the Real Rodents <a href="https://blog.nwf.org/2011/12/not-alvin-and-the-chipmunks-10-facts-about-the-real-rodents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.nwf.org/2011/12/not-alvin-and-the-chipmunks-10-facts-about-the-real-rodents/</a> </li> </ul>

Chipmunks are So Cute

Once in awhile we are going to take advantage of Billʼs vast travel experience. In this episode Bill and Bob share nature stories from Belize. Related episode: Bill's Travel Tips (http://natureguys.org/bills-travel-tips/) Our sources for this episode include:  Mayan Culture and History http://www.tulum.com/information/mayan-culture-history/ Howler Monkey Facts http://interesting-animal-facts.com/Facts-South-American-Animals/Howler-Monkey-Facts.shtml Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/belize-snorkeling.html 

Once in awhile we are going to take advantage of Billʼs vast travel experience. In this episode Bill and Bob share nature stories from Belize. Related episode: Bill's Travel Tips (<a href="http://natureguys.org/bills-travel-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://natureguys.org/bills-travel-tips/</a>) Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Mayan Culture and History <a href="http://www.tulum.com/information/mayan-culture-history/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tulum.com/information/mayan-culture-history/</a></li> <li>Howler Monkey Facts <a href="http://interesting-animal-facts.com/Facts-South-American-Animals/Howler-Monkey-Facts.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://interesting-animal-facts.com/Facts-South-American-Animals/Howler-Monkey-Facts.shtml</a></li> <li>Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling <a href="http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/belize-snorkeling.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/belize-snorkeling.html</a></li> </ul>

Belize

Bill says you should not have a skunk as a pet! You probably figured this out on your own but what if run into a skunk outside? Nature Guys will share what to do if you or a pet get sprayed. Spoiler alert do not use tomato juice! Our sources for this episode include:  Pet Skunks - http://www.skunkhaven.net/StatesForm.htm Snuggling Skunks: Is It Better To Brave Winter Alone Or In A Group? - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/12/061219170615.htm For the Love of Skunks - http://wildohioeducation.blogspot.com/2013/02/for-love-of-skunks.html Striped Skunk Foraging - http://emammal.wordpress.com/201a/05/a1/striped-skunk-foraging/ 

Bill says you should not have a skunk as a pet! You probably figured this out on your own but what if run into a skunk outside? Nature Guys will share what to do if you or a pet get sprayed. Spoiler alert do not use tomato juice! Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>Pet Skunks - <a href="http://www.skunkhaven.net/StatesForm.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.skunkhaven.net/StatesForm.htm</a></li> <li>Snuggling Skunks: Is It Better To Brave Winter Alone Or In A Group? - <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/12/061219170615.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/12/061219170615.htm</a></li> <li>For the Love of Skunks - <a href="http://wildohioeducation.blogspot.com/2013/02/for-love-of-skunks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wildohioeducation.blogspot.com/2013/02/for-love-of-skunks.html</a></li> <li>Striped Skunk Foraging - <a href="http://emammal.wordpress.com/201a/05/a1/striped-skunk-foraging/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://emammal.wordpress.com/201a/05/a1/striped-skunk-foraging/</a></li> </ul>

Make Way For Skunks

Join us as we discover the secrets of the Great Horned Owl.

Join us as we discover the secrets of the Great Horned Owl.

Great Horned Owl

This is a bird that is easily identified. It will come to your feeder and is a year round resident in Cincinnati. Tune in to learn more about the little bird with the bad haircut. Our sources for this episode include:  What is a Titmouse? - http://www.10000birds.com/titmouse.htm Titmouse - https://www.britannica.com/animal/titmouse Tufted Titmouse - https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse 

This is a bird that is easily identified. It will come to your feeder and is a year round resident in Cincinnati. Tune in to learn more about the little bird with the bad haircut. Our sources for this episode include: <ul> <li>What is a Titmouse? - <a href="http://www.10000birds.com/titmouse.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.10000birds.com/titmouse.htm</a></li> <li>Titmouse - <a href="https://www.britannica.com/animal/titmouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.britannica.com/animal/titmouse</a></li> <li>Tufted Titmouse - <a href="https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse</a></li> </ul>

Tufted Titmouse

Do you know how Blue Jays get other birds to leave so they can have your feeder all to themselves? Join us to find out if Blue Jays really are the bullies of the bird world.

Do you know how Blue Jays get other birds to leave so they can have your feeder all to themselves? Join us to find out if Blue Jays really are the bullies of the bird world.

Blue Jays Are Not Blue

This is a bird that likes to attack windows! Join us to find out why and what you can do about it.

This is a bird that likes to attack windows! Join us to find out why and what you can do about it.

 The Northern Cardinal is a Beautiful Red Bird

The Sit Spot is a simple powerful technique to connect with nature.  Bill and Bob will explain how to do it and the advantages of making this part of your everyday life.

The Sit Spot is a simple powerful technique to connect with nature.  Bill and Bob will explain how to do it and the advantages of making this part of your everyday life.

Sit Spot

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