The Amateur Naturalist

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #56 of Season #4, I will discuss what tiny little insect is killing off the majestic and beautiful Hemlock Trees? One of my hobbies is to hike and near me is the Red River Gorge Geological Area.  I love hiking in this area but I do a tiny bit of hiking in Georgia, Berea, KY, and in the Smoky Mountains.  When you are in many of these mountainous areas you will see 70-90%...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #55 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants.  Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as some trillium plants (4), some ferns (2) and some blueberry plants (2).   Plants such as these grow in and around the Appalachian Mountains, the Appalachian Foothills to the mountains and some call it the Appalachian Plateau. One of my hobbies is to hike and near m...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #54 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants.  Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and White Pine trees.   Plants such as these grow in and around the Appalachian Mountains, the Appalachian Foothills to the mountains and some call it the Appalachian Plateau. One of my hobbies is to hike and near me is the Red River...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text In Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire Wolf, from it's 10,000 year extinction.  The Dire Wolf DNA is not 100% Dire Wolf DNA but it has some Gray Wolf DNA segments to make the DNA complete.  Because of this, many people are upset that they are saying that they brough...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text In Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode I will discuss the 7 glands of...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear. I will discuss that there are 16 species of...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear. I will discuss that there are 16 species of...

Send us Fan Mail n Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead Sharks I will discuss that ther...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead worm It eats earthworms. It came from s...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake.  Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake. I did mean to discu...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake.  Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake. I did mean to discuss that they...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the striped skunk because it is February 2024.  Skunks are on the move.   Why are they on the move? Why are...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #44 I will discuss the the bright white, edible mushroom that looks a lot like Santa Claus big white beard. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: I will describe what this mushroom looks like. I will discuss that there are three...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: The biological classification of the Albatross. Where does it live geographically? How...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: The biological classification of the mistletoe. Where does it live geographically? Is mistletoe a parasitic plant? How did hanging mistletoe...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China and Japan and did not get to the United States until 1995 or so.  Already it has spread to 22 states. They eat a lot of crops, fruit trees, vegetable plants, etc.  But some eat other bugs including stink bugs. Your host is Tommy Fowle...

Send us Fan Mail All Episodes Edit Delete Pumpkins: The Big Orange Berry TOMMY FOWLER SEASON: 3 EPISODE: 40 Description In Episode #40 I will discuss the North American fall squash or berry known as pumpkin!! It is a plant that is grown in abundance here in the United States and eaten in many different ways, but especially eaten as pumpkin pie.  It inspires so many culinary items such as Pumpkin S...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App.  I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds.  But I also love being able to identify birds or plants or trees while I am out on a hike, a walk, or even on a camping trip.  I found this Bird App and I placed it on my phone to use to identify birds by sight or by song.  It is...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven.  They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $2...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven.  They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $2...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #36 I will discuss the wild hogs that live in and around the Smoky Mountains National Park. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!  Buzzspro...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #35 I will discuss the Vernal Pools or Ponds. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site.  Go take a...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #34 I will discuss the beautiful but venomous Copperhead snake.  Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast ho...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #33 I will discuss the Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys of Belize, Guatemala, and the Yucatan of south eastern Mexico. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun,...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #32 I will discuss the loud, beautiful, and altruistic Blue Jay Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast hos...