The Nature Wanderer

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander through the world of the coyote. I'll talk about things from how the coyote expanded it's range into the eastern US to how the communicate with other coyotes. I'll explore the natural history as well as how humans interact with these misunderstood animals. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Y...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander through the process of turning maple sap into sweet syrup. I'll talk about how trees produce sap and how we collect it and the process of turning into maple syrup. 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 c...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am exploring the art of tracking.  Tracking is more than just figuring out who left the footprints behind. It is also about what was the animal doing? Where was it going. Why was it there. I invite you to take a walk through my property in search of these tracks and the stories that they tell. I tell you the techniques that will help you di...

What are ice crystals and how are they formed? Wander through nature with me as I explore the world of ice crystals. I'll even talk you through a few experiments that you can do to watch ice crystals form right before your eyes. Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at…...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we explore The Great Backyard Bird Count. This citizen science project is a once a year effort that spans the world to help scientists explore how birds are doing. It's also a lot of fun to participate in. I will explain what citizen science is as well as how to participate in the GBBC. It's easy and fun. Links to find out more about the GBBC...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today we celebrate International Darwin Day by learning how to best explore our own backyards. Take a hike with me in my backyard and discover all there is to see, smell and feel.  For more information about international Darwin Day: https://darwinday.org Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extra...

Who is this large rodent that we celebrate each February 2nd?  Can he really predict the length of the winter?  Is he really 100% accurate?  Listen as we uncover the truth about this adorable animal. The website for Punxsutawney Phil - https://www.groundhog.org The home of Dunkirk Dave - https://www.dunkirkdave.com Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Support the podcast by...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. What is this hibernation thing all about?  Why do animals hibernate?  How do they prepare to hibernate?  How do they know when to hibernate?  What's the difference between hibernation, estivation, deep sleep and denning?  I'll answer these questions and more during this exciting episode about hibernation. Support the podcast by...

Join me as I do some winter bird banding.  Learn how I catch songbirds in a mist net, process them and then release them back to the wild after a metal band is put on their leg.  To learn more about bird banding visit https://nc.audubon.org/news/how-banding-supports-bird-conservation-science . To see a video about bird banding visit my Youtube at https://youtu.be/YCAvJxoCSJY. Support the...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In todays episode I will explore some of the mythology and stories that have given these beautiful, intelligent and playful birds the bad reputation that they have. I'll teach you how to tell the difference between a crow and a raven so that you won't be calling all of them crows. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Y...

What adventures are you planning for the new year?  Do you make resolutions or goals?  Let's explore ways to get more connected to the natural world this coming year.  I'll have plenty of suggestions for you in this exciting and informative episode. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patr...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Todays episode is about Winter Tree ID. I was at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora NY for this episode. For more information about Knox Farm SP visit https://parks.ny.gov/parks/163/ Some good books for Tree ID are… The Tree Identification Book by George W.D. Symonds The Sibley Guide to Trees by David Sibley National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Todays episode is about Winter Tree ID. I was at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora NY for this episode. For more information about Knox Farm SP visit https://parks.ny.gov/parks/163/ Some good books for Tree ID are… The Tree Identification Book by George W.D. Symonds The Sibley Guide to Trees by David Sibley National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees...

Baby, it's cold outside.  After spending the morning clearing snow, I can sit in my warm house and watch the birds at my feeders through the window.  But what about the wildlife?  How do they survive the winter in the northern regions when food becomes scarce and the weather gets cold and unforgiving? Join us as we explore how wildlife prepares and survived the winter months. Suppor...

Jon me as I head out to the Erie County Forestry on Genesee Road in Sardinia, NY for a winter hike along the Old Scarbuck Trail.  I will explore all the life that is still active in the winter months.  Don't hibernate this winter. Get out and wander through nature. Erie County Forestry - https://www3.erie.gov/parks/bureau-forestry Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing an...

Who is that knocking at my door?  Or should I say, who is that pecking at my front porch?  Woodpeckers are an amazing bird.  They can create large holes in dead trees with their strong neck muscles, tripod stance and never obtain brain damage.  How do they do this?  Join me as we explore the wondrous world of woodpeckers. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, review...

Let's wander through the fields and forests to find the bird that we love to invite to our Thanksgiving dinner each year.  This magnificent bird in the wild is quite different than his domestic cousin.  Learn the differences and the similarities as well as some fun facts about the bird that Ben Franklin admired more than the bald eagle. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, review...

Join me as I wander through nature exploring the amazing things that the natural world has to offer for us to explore.  This week I head out into the woods in the middle of the night to capture saw-whet owls as they migrate through the area.  We then band the birds and release them back to the wild so that they can continue their journeys south.  I'll explain the entire process. Sup...