The Nature Wanderer

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head into the wilds of my own backyard at night to talk about how you can explore the amazing nocturnal world in our own backyards. Skylink Satelite viewing at https://findstarlink.com/ UV Flashlight at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P1RR9KM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Stargazing Apps at https://www.space.c...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head into the wilds of my own backyard as I search out monarch butterflies. I will discuss the lifecycle of the monarch and throw in some interesting facts about them. I also will discuss Monarch Watch, a citizen science program where I tag butterflies so that scientists can monitor their migration. Learn more about Monarch Watch at ht...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head to Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY to do some nature treasure hunting. I will explain what geocaching is and how it can bring people out into the natural world and even introduce you to some new natural areas that you may not have visited before. Join me on this treasure hunting wandering. Learn more about geocaching at ht...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head off to the Western New York Land Conservancy’s Owens Falls Sanctuary to explore the mixed forests and wildlife of the area.  Find out more about the Owens Falls Sanctuary at https://www.wnylc.org/owens-falls Learn more about the WNY Land Conservancy and support their mission at https://www.wnylc.org/ Support the podcast by sharing...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this two part episode I have wandered into the land of fire and ice.  My wife and I spent a week wandering around Iceland to see some of the beauty of this amazing country. I explain how Iceland became known as The Land of Fire and Ice and will discuss the glaciers, hot springs and volcanos.  To see a live video of the active volcano in Iceland visit...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this two part episode I have wandered into the land of fire and ice.  My wife and I spent a week wandering around Iceland to see some of the beauty of this amazing country. I explain how Iceland became known as The Land of Fire and Ice and will discuss the glaciers, hot springs and volcanos.  To see a live video of the active volcano in Iceland visit...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I am doing MAPS bird banding. As a federally licensed bird bander I participate in several scientific studies throughout the year, banding birds. What is bird banding? Listen to the episode to find out.  To see videos of my bird banding visit my Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@naturewanderer4731/ Support the podcast by sharin...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I am at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Cemeteries are a great place to find nature. They are usually quite quiet and undisturbed. Wildlife abounds in these holy places. Take a walk through the cemetery to discover what I find there. Apologies and corrections: I would like to apologize for the sound quality of this episode. After re...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I am discussing the wildfires in Canada and how they affect wildlife.  I’ll also talk about how wildfires are a natural part of nature and can actually benefit nature.  The website to check the air quality in your area can be found at www.airnow.gov. To see a map of the active wildfires in the US and Canada, visit https://firms.modaps.eo...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m wandering outside in my yard this evening to watch the amazing lightship presented by a small beetle known to us a the firefly. Join me as I talk about how the firefly creates bioluminescence and how we can help to prevent the firefly from becoming extinct. Firefly Watch https://www.massaudubon.org/programs-events/community-science/firefly-watch   S...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Watching some turkey vultures soaring in a circle overhead enticed me to record this episode. These often misunderstood birds are actually a beneficial creature to us and the planet.  Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer Or support...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today is World Rainforest Day. In celebration I saved a podcast from when I was wandering in Belize. I will discuss rainforests. I’ll explain the difference between a tropical, sub-tropical and temperate rain forest. Learn More about World Rainforest Day here... https://www.worldrainforestday.org/ Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing a...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m headed out in the evening to the wetlands on my property to listen to the frogs. Join me as I talk about monitoring frogs and how they are indicators to environmental problems  Frogwatch home - frogwatch.fieldscope.org Learn frog calls - https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/frogquiz/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.lookup   Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I’m wandering through my yard to see all the ways that seeds disperse to contribute to biodiversity.  Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer Or support future episodes by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy National Trails Day! I’m wandering along the Mary Jemison Trail at Letchworth State Park in Mount Morris, NY today as I talk about how to care for the the trails that you enjoy hiking on and to encourage you to get out and enjoy hiking the trails around you.  National Trails Day website Letchworth State Park Support the podcast by sharing, subscri...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. As the weather gets warmer we look forward to getting outdoors and hiking. Are you prepared for the hikes you take? Are you prepared for emergencies during a hike? In this episode I talk about how to be prepared for a safe hike during the summer months.  Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by j...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy World Bee Day. Learn all about bees and how important they are to our survival.  Here is the link to the dandelion cookies I mentioned in the podcast from Savory Moments. https://www.savorymomentsblog.com/2019/05/honey-dandelion-shortbread-cookies.html Interesting links about bees and bee conservation… https://beehivehero.com/mason-bees/ https://w...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I encourage you to head outdoors to explore your own yard in a new way. You may be surprised what has been in your backyard that you just didn't notice. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.nat...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we'll head into the "wilds" of my yard to check out what birds are nesting here. I'll introduce you to NestWatch and citizen science so that you can help scientists discover who is nesting in your backyards. NestWatch Download the Merlin Bird App here Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I head into the wilds of my woods in search of spring ephemerals, those mysterious plants that quickly grab the sunlights energy before the trees block it with their leaves. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can fi...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy Earth Day! What is this day all about and why do we celebrate it. What can you do to help the environment and celebrate Earth Day? I’ll help you answer all these questions and more. The 30 Day Green Living Challenge - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM04_DxBzftTI-H6B5RBT4QwWZcrtLl- EarthDay.org Carbon Footprint Calculator - https://www.nat...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander a little further than usual as I head to Belize to explore the Belize Barrier Reef in this Central American country. I'll talk about how coral reefs function and what threats face them today. We'll wander along the second largest barrier reef in the world. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downlo...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander a little further than usual as I head to Belize to explore the natural wonders of this central American country. I'll introduce you to the culture, variety of habitats and their environmental sustainability. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I'd like to introduce you to methods to attract birds to your backyard.  Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.naturewanderer.org www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenatur...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. You found an injured wild animal. Or maybe it's just orphaned. What do you do? You legally can't care for it yourself. I'll let you know what to do if you find injured or orphaned wildlife and what wildlife rehabilitation is all about.  Some links to get more Wildlife Rehabilitation information... IWRC - https://theiwrc.org NWRA - https://www.nwraw...