The Nature Wanderer

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! When was the last time you could listen to the sounds of nature without distraction from human noises?  It’s been awhile for me as well. It gets harder and harder to find quiet places any more. How is all this NOISE affecting the wildlife and habitats? Learn the answer to this question and much more in this we...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! When was the last time you could listen to the sounds of nature without distraction from human noises?  It’s been awhile for me as well. It gets harder and harder to find quiet places any more. How is all this NOISE affecting the wildlife and habitats? Learn the answer to this question and much more in this we...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! Today I was supposed to be leading a nature hike at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY but had a no-show, so I took the free time to “slow down” and be with nature. Join me today as I explore the nature around me and teach you about slowing down in a hectic world.  Enjoy your listening. T he podcast and other...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! Today I am talking about a very fast predator in the sky. Join me as we explore the fascinating world of the falcons.  Enjoy your listening. T he podcast and other Nature Wanderer projects:  Donate here:  ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer   Nature journals and books by The Nature Wanderer:  Amazon Author Page   Natu...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! Today I am talking about some of the bird observations that I have made this past week and how climate change is changing the behaviors of some of the birds.  Enjoy your listening. T he podcast and other Nature Wanderer projects:  Donate here:  ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer   Nature journals and books by The Nat...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! Today I head into the “wilds” of my own backyard for part two of solving the mystery of the missing wildlife. Our separation from the natural world has caused us to groom our yards to the point where they don’t support a natural ecosystem. Our yards have turned into a desert.  Enjoy your listening. Here are so...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! Today I head into the “wilds” of my own backyard to try to solve the mystery of the missing wildlife. Our separation from the natural world has caused us to groom our yards to the point where they don’t support a natural ecosystem. Our yards have turned into a desert.  Enjoy your listening. T he podcast and ot...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! It’s trivia time. This week we’re going to enjoy some trivia with nature sounds. I’ll be playing several sounds from the wild and you need to guess who or what made the sound. Just a fun way to learn more about the nature around us. Enjoy your listening. T he podcast and other Nature Wanderer projects:  Donate...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! Have you ever sensed that the weather was about to change just by the way the wind feels or the air smells?  If so, you are practicing an ancient skill known as weather sniffing. This week, I am bringing the art of weather sniffing and the history behind it to your ears. Enjoy your listening. T he podcast and...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! This week, I am getting up on my soap box to talk about trail etiquette. Too often I see trails being abused and people disrespecting others that use the trails. I understand that many people don’t know the proper etiquette for trail usage, so I’m here to hopefully bring it to more peoples attention. Enjoy you...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! This week, I am up before the sun to enjoy the morning chorus of birds and to watch the sky magically change colors as the sun rises above the horizon. I’ll discuss the health benefits of stopping the business of life to watch the sunrise or sunset as well as talking about the scientific reasons behind the vib...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! This week, we’re heading into nature to see the things we often miss. We’ll be taking a closer look at the amazing close-up world of nature as we peer through our magnifying glass. Grab your magnifying glass and join me for an adventure up close. The spider I couldn't remember the name of in the episode is kno...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of  The Nature Wanderer ! This week, we’re heading to the wetlands to meet one of spring’s smallest—and loudest—harbingers: the  spring peeper ! These tiny chorus frogs may be hard to spot, but you’ve probably heard their high-pitched calls echoing through the evening air. This week we’ll explore how these little amphibians signal the...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. As we celebrate another Earth Day through conservation and awareness, I’d like to talk about making every day Earth Day. By taking small steps and changing our daily habits, we can make a big difference for the planet. Join me this week for an inspiring Earth Day episode. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/the...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. As summer gets closer we start heading out on the trails for some wanderings and adventures. It’s a good time to refresh our skills for staying safe while hiking. This weeks episode talks about summer hiking safety. Below are links to some of the sites I mention in the episode. Get out and hike through nature… carefully. AllTrails Cairn The Hiking Proje...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as I look to the heavens to explore why the moon looks different throughout the month. I realized while teaching this subject to a class of middle school students how little people know about why we have phases of the moon. So wander outdoors under the night sky and enjoy the journey into astronomy. Support the podcast and the other NW pro...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today in the wilds as I look for the signs of spring. From birds exhibiting courtship behaviors to swelling buds on the plant, I seek out all the ways that nature begins a new chapter after a long winters rest. And yes, a phonologist is a person who studies phonology. So grab your hiking stick or a comfy chair by the window and let’s head out on...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as I wander around Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora today and just ramble on about nature. I felt bad that I didn’t have an episode for this week because I did back-to-back episodes last week, so I decided to just put together a talk while I cleaned out and repaired nest boxes. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating a...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as i unplug from electronics and technology to plug into nature. Learn all about the Earth Hour movement to bring awareness to the plight of the natural world.  Earth Hour website Suggested activities Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer Nature Journals and other books by The Natu...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am participating in Podcasthon where hundreds of podcasts highlight charities to spread the word about all the good that they do. I will be highlighting Great Lakes Great Responsibility in this special episode. I have a great interview with Meag Schwartz , president and founder of the organization who tells us all about the great things that GLG...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as we explore the amazing world of house centipedes. These often unwelcome guests in our homes are actually beneficial to have around as they eat the harmful pests that lurk in our homes. So grab your hiking stick or a comfy chair by the window and let’s head out on a journey to discover the nature around us. Support the podcast and the ot...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as we explore the amazing world of scavengers. Many scavengers have received a bad reputation because of their diet or their looks. But these awesome animals are actually keeping the environment healthy by cleaning up after everyone else. So grab your hiking stick or a comfy chair by the window and let’s head out on a journey to discover t...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Not all fleas are bad. Delve into the world of the snow flea. A non-flea tis hat has amazing ways of coping with the frigid temperatures that it survives in. So grab your hiking stick or a comfy chair by the window and let’s head out on a journey to discover the nature around us. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Love is in the air. While we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the natural world prepares for the mating season with displays of their own including serenading, presenting gifts and much more. Sage Brush Mating Ritual Bird of Paradise Courtship Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am at the Erie County Forestry in Sardinia, NY. I am out listening and watching for birds as I get ready for work The Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend. Join me this weekend for this fun citizen science program. I’ll explain in the episode how to participate. And of course you’ll also get me rambling as I get sidetracked on other nature top...