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Tommy Fowler
The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ...
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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 southeast Asia.
- Very invasive and eats earthworms, slugs, and insect larvae.
- Re[produces sexually and asexually.
- We will mention to never chop them up because they regenerate easily.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. But is something injects or bites us and inducts into us a venom then they are venomous.
- They live in half of the United States.
- They have eggs inside their bodies but the eggs hatch prior to the babies being born as live birth.
- Lets talk about what they eat and what eats them.
- Listen at the end about my Thank Goodness for the glass story as a rattlesnake struck at my face!!!!
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***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. But is something injects or bites us and inducts into us a venom then they are venomous.
- They live in half of the United States.
- They have eggs inside their bodies but the eggs hatch prior to the babies being born as live birth.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.*You can help me out by:
- Please hit “download” on every episode
- Please hit Follow
- please leave me a review
- download each of my episodes
- please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
- please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast
** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!!
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 so many getting killed on the highway, every single year, in February and in March?
- We will talk about where they live geographically.
- Where do they live as far as habitats.
- How long is their gestation period and how big of a litter does momma actually have?
- And I have a few stories where I was pretty dang close to striped skunks. Once, almost in my lap!!!!!!
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 mushrooms in the wild that look somewhat like this Lion's Mane mushroom and they are Comb Tooth, White Coral Fungus, and Bear's Head Tooth mushrooms.
- I spoke a lot about not going out and picking fungus and mushrooms if you are not very proficient or an actual professional at identifying mushrooms. It can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. I apologize for saying it so many times on the podcast, I just wanted to emphasize the point of being careful.
- I gave a few ideas of where to buy the mushrooms or to even get kits to grow them at your house.
- I also mentioned that there are many pills, capsules, powders that you can use for helping with all kinds of health issues like anxiety and depression. I also stated several times that there is not enough FDA testing done to prove much of this yet. So, again, be careful.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 many species of the Albatross are there?
- How wide is it's massive wing span?
- What is causing the decline of 16 of the 22 species of Albatross?
- What do they eat?
- Do they mate for life?
- How does plastic pollution affect these Albatross?
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 on a door way and the kissing practice actually get started?!?!
- What they look like
- Medicinal uses by Native Americans and in Europe
- Does it actually kill trees?
- Can you eat or can you smoke it to get high?
- It's that time of the year. Get your mistletoe hung above your doorway asap ... kisses are waiting for you!!
Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music! I love it.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".
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We will talk about:
- These stink bugs eat a lot of our vegetables, corn, apples, soybeans, etc.
- So far they have not come up with a pesticide that stops these voracious little bugs.
- Source: The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug; Penn State Extension; http://extension.psu.edu
- Source: Stink Bugs: Got Pests?; http://www.maine.gov
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
- Please hit “download” on every episode
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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Pumpkins: The Big Orange BerryTOMMY 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 Spiced Lattes at your local coffee shop.
Many Native Americans ate pumpkins and these pumpkins date back to 7,000-5,000 B.C.
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss pumpkins and how they are eaten and a small bit of natural history.
- How do you use it?
- If you have any recipes, please send them to my "Amateur Naturalist Podcast" site on Facebook. I would love to hear from you and your family recipes.
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 a lot of fun and it can be used in many ways. And no, I am not being sponsored by Cornel Labs even though I do a great job of advertising their product. LOL. Who knows, maybe one of the great folks at Cornel are listening today and could help me out a bit. LOL.
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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Bird ID App from Cornell Labs..
- How do you use it?
- Several methods of using the app.
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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 $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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Tree of Heaven.
- Where did it originate from?
- Who started planting it all over the United States? In backyards, along highways, and in in parks everywhere?
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
- Please hit “download” on every episode
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast
Learn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast
Learn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 $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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Tree of Heaven.
- Where did it originate from?
- Who started planting it all over the United States? In backyards, along highways, and in in parks everywhere?
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
- Please hit “download” on every episode
- Please hit Follow
- please leave me a review
- download each of my episodes
- please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
- please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast
** 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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
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!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the problems with these hogs living in the park.
- I will talk about how they are destroying plants, habitats and harming other animals.
- Where did they come from?
- How did they get here?
- How do we get rid of them from the park?
- What do they eat?
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
- Please hit “download” on every episode
- Please hit Follow
- please leave me a review
- download each of my episodes
- please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
- please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast
** 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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources this week:
1) Wikipedia
2) www.nps.gov Managing the wild hogs in the park
3) www.yoursmokies.com characteristics of the wild boars inside the park. what do they eat
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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Vernal Pools.
- I will talk about their extreme importance to biodiversity.
- In some areas we are losing these vernal pools at a rapid pace.
- Some of the animals and plants that live and thrive in them.
- That it is important that they dry up in the summer to prevent fish from living in them.
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
- Please hit “download” on every episode
- Please hit Follow
- please leave me a review
- download each of my episodes
- please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
- please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources this week:
1) Wikipedia
2) www.epa.gov/wetlands/vernal pools
3) www.maine.gov/vernal pools
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 host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Copperhead snake.
- I will also discuss where they are found.
- What do these snakes eat?
- What predators eat this snake?
- What are these Hershey's Kisses that you speak of????
- Do they lay eggs or do they actually have live birth?
- Reproduction
- Food sources
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
***https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
*** You can help me out by: ***
- Please hit “download” on every episode
- Please hit Follow
- please leave me a review
- download each of my episodes
- please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
- please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
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**Sources this week:
1) Finn, Robert; "Snake Venom Protein Paralyzes Cancer Cells"; Journal of the National Cancer Institute; Pages 261-262
2) "Venomous Snakes"; (https://www.cdc.gov/snakes)
3) "Copperhead Snakes"; A-Z Animals.com
4) "Southern Copperhead Snakes"; Wikipedia**
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys.
- I will also discuss where they are found.
- What do these monkeys eat?
- What predators eat this Howler Monkey?
- The effect of the pet trade on the decrease of the monkey population.
- Reproduction
- Food sources
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
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**Sources this week:
1) Groves, C.P. (2005) ; Wilson, D.E. Mammal Species of the World. University press
2) Wikipedia Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys in Latin America
3) Monkey Predators: What Eats Monkeys?; By Janet F. Murray; September 22, 2022; a-z-animals.com
4) Wildtracks www.Wildtracksusa.org/howler-monkey-program**
Ask A Farmer
Answering questions and sharing information about food and farming in Canada
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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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Blue Jay songbird.
- I will also discuss where they are found.
- What do these birds eat?
- What predators eat the Blue Jay snake itself?
- How many eggs do they lay?
- How can you attract them to your bird feeders?
- Does the male help with the nest building and the bay bird raising
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
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**Sources this week:
Sibley, D.A. (2014). The Sibley Guide to Birds, second edition. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY
Smith, Kimberly G., Keith A. Tarvin and Glen Woolfenden. (2013). Blue Jay , version 2.0 Inside The Birds of North America (P.G. Rodewald) Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York**
Ask A Farmer
Answering questions and sharing information about food and farming in Canada
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In Episode #31 I will discuss the Eastern Garter 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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the Eastern Garter Snake.
- I will also discuss where they are found.
- What do these snakes eat?
- What eats the Eastern Garter snake itself?
- Do they lay eggs or have live birth?
- Are they venomous or not? Would you believe that they have a mild venom?
- How can you attract them to your garden? I piled up logs and sticks in one corner of the backyard down by the creek and the woods!!
- How can you deter them from your yard if you just don't want them?
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
**Sources this week:
Wikipedia
https://animaldiversity.org
https://www.chesapeakebay.net**
In Episode #30 I will discuss the unique looking, maybe funny looking, but very delicious Morel Mushrooms.
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss Morel mushrooms.
- I will also discuss where they are found.
- Don't confuse them with FALSE MORELS which are poisonous.
- Where in the woods might you find them?
- How much do they cost if you don't want to go look in the woods for them?
- Morel mushroom biological classification.
- Go to the internet map and see where they are being found and when ... very cool site.
- Morel map thegreatmorel.com
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
**Sources this week:
"Morel Mushroom Identification"; by Mrs. Mushroom; October 17, 2022
"The Great Morel"; www.thegreatmorel.com"**
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In Episode #29 I will discuss striped skunks and why we see so many of them dead on our highways and roads in February and March in the United States each and every year.
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss "Why do skunks cross the road"?
- I will also discuss what skunks eat.
- We will discuss what animals predate on skunks as food?
- I will most definitely discuss the skunk mating season.
- What do you do if you get sprayed?
- Skunk biology
- Skunk biological classification.
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
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This music is royalty free.
**Sources this week:
"The Striped Skunk"; Wikipedia; 2018
"Managing Skunk Problems in Kentucky"; Cooperative Extension Service of KY; Thomas G. Barnes; 2020**
In Episode #28 I will discuss "The Great Backyard Bird Count 2023". It is February 17-20, 2023.
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss "The Great Backyard Bird Count"
- Dates are February 17-20, 2023
- You can count as little as 15 minutes on one of the days or multiple times per day and you can count 1 to 4 days.
- Optional...... download Merlin ID App
- Optional...... download free eBird mobile app
- Get a notebook and pen
- Get binoculars
- Use the Merlin ID app to see pictures of birds and hear bird sounds to help you ID birds by site or by sound
- Get out into nature with your kids, your friends, your parents
- Have some fun between February 17-20, 2023
- IT IS FREE !!!!
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
**Sources this week:
"Great Backyard Bird Count 2023; by Team eBird; February 6, 2023**
In Episode #27 I will discuss how a United States company is working on genetically using DNA from extinct animals to bring them back. The first animals they are working on are the Woolly Mammoth, the Dodo bird, and the Tasmanian Wolf (also called the Tasmanian Tiger.
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences ... the company doing the DNA work to bring back some extinct animals like the Woolly Mammoth, the Dodo bird and the Tasmanian Wolf.
- When is the soonest this could happen?
- Is it truly possible?
- What will this do for the Artic environment? We will mention the improvement in not only biodiversity but also to the climate.
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources this week:
Colossal Biosciences; http://colossal.com
Scientists are reincarnating the Woolly Mammoth to return in 4 years; Popular mechanics magazine; January 30, 2023; by Tim Newcomb
In Episode #26 I will discuss whether we should or should not feed wildlife. And if we do feed wildlife what are the dangers and the ramifications to both them and to us? Do Not Feed the Wildlife!
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".
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We will talk about:
- In this episode I will discuss whether we should or should not feed wildlife.
- I will discuss some stories involving black bears, striped skunks, alligators, duck and geese and even a squirrel with some sharp teeth.
- Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast. I would love to hear your stories!!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources this week:
"The Hidden Harm in Feeding Your Local Wildlife"; by Caitlin May U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
In Episode #25 I will discuss the very interesting and elusive Southern Devil Scorpion.
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".
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We will talk about:
- Biological classification of the Southern Devil Scorpion ...Vaejovis Carolinianus.
- If you have a new year's resolution that involves nature, go to my Facebook site for "The Amateur Naturalist" and let us all know. The more people you tell then the more likely you will stick to it. My resolution is to lose 20 pounds and I will. Walk more often and I will. And to get out into nature more often.
- I discussed the mating behavior and gestation period
- We discussed what prey that this scorpion hunts and eats.
- We discussed what predators will predate on this scorpion.
- Spoke about where they live and what areas of the world and that they are only absent from Antarctica.
- Told about the times that I have found the scorpions under leaf litter, under logs, and also next to a big rock.
- AND...........discussed how they actually will glow in the dark blue-green when you utilize a handheld ultraviolet light to illuminate the woods floor.
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources this week:
Britannica: Scorpions by Joseph Culin
Not Exactly Rocket Science Why Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark by Ed Yong
In Episode #24 I will discuss the beautiful red fox.
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".
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We will talk about:
- Biological classification of the red fox. Vulpes vulpes
- If you have a new year's resolution that involves nature, go to my Facebook site for "The Amateur Naturalist" and let us all know. The more people you tell then the more likely you will stick to it. My resolution is to lose 20 pounds and I will. Walk more often and I will. And to get out into nature more often.
- I discussed the mating behavior and gestation period
- I talked about Carl Linnaeus a bit
- We discussed what prey animals and fruit that foxes will eat
- We discussed what predators will predate on foxes and eat them.
- Spoke about where they live and what areas of the world and that they are only absent from Antarctica.
- Spoke a couple of times about seeing and hearing foxes around my neighborhood and behind my house
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources for today: Britannica; "The Biology of the Red Fox"
In Episode #23 I will discuss what is Biological Classification, why do we use it, who were some of the main inventors of Biological Classification.
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".
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We will talk about:
- Biological classification
- If you have a new year's resolution that involves nature, go to my Facebook site for "The Amateur Naturalist" and let us all know. The more people you tell then the more likely you will stick to it. My resolution is to lose 20 pounds and I will. Walk more often and I will. And to get out into nature more often.
- I discussed Aristotle
- I talked about Carl Linnaeus
- I spoke about R.H. Whitaker
- I will break down the history of the differing methods from way back to "early man" and then Aristotle
- I will give the listeners some examples
- I will suggest that if you really want to learn Biological Classification then pull out a notebook and some paper and jot down some notes so you can see it written down. It helps....trust me!
There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off. It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not. Just $12 per month.
My website:
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I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.*You can help me out by:
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources for today: Britannica; "The Objectives of Biological Classification"
In Episode #22 I will discuss reindeer and caribou.
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 look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700
We will talk about:
- The biological classification of 7 reindeer and/or caribou.
- A discussion and history of the reindeer.
- The differences of reindeer and caribou.
- Where they live?
- Some reindeer "magic".
- The reindeer rut
- Some history of reindeer throughout time
Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music! I love it.
My website:
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I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.*You can help me out by:
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Sources:
“Donner, Donder, or Dundee? Santa’s Reindeer’s Name Explained “
Emery, David 2019
“The World Encyclopedia of Christmas”. Bowling, Gerry 2000
In Episode #21 I will discuss some natural decorations we use for the holiday season such as pine trees, and holly trees.
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".
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We will talk about:
- The biological classification of 4 pine trees found in the eastern United States.
- A discussion and history of the Holly tree or bush.
- Eastern White Pines, Pitch Pines, Virginia Pines, and Yellow Pines
- Where they live?
- What do we use these plants for?
- Some history of the plants usage
- Why are they used at Christmas
Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music! I love it.
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In Episode #20 I will discuss the holiday Cranberry.
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".
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We will talk about:
- The biological classification of the Cranberry.
- Where they live
- How they are grown and farmed.
- What states they live in in the United States.
- Do they grow in water?
- Why do the farmers flood the bogs or marshes with water?
- What they look like
- Medicinal uses by Native Americans and in Europe
- Basic recipe for cranberry sauce … delicious!
Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music! I love it.
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In Episode #19 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 they live
- How did hanging mistletoe on a door way and the kissing practice actually get started?!?!
- What they look like
- Medicinal uses by Native Americans and in Europe
- Does it actually kill trees?
- Can you eat or can you smoke it to get high?
Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music! I love it.
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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #18 I will discuss the Christmas Fern.
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 Christmas Fern.
- Where they live
- Talk about sporophyte and Gametophyte Life cycle of the ferns
- What they look like
- Medicinal uses by Native Americans and early pioneers
- Why do they call this plant "The Christmas Fern"
Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music! I love it.
The Life Cycle of the fern some of the research came from SoftSchools.com Thank you and please go visit their truly wonderful site. I highly recommend if you have children.
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In Episode #17 we discuss the Eastern Wild Turkey. Also called The Thunder Chicken.
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 Wild Turkey and we will mention 5 other sub-species.
- What they eat
- Where they live
- The sounds that they make
- Mating habits
- What they look like
- Nesting
- Conservation efforts that took the turkey from almost extinction to where they are today.
- Think about joining The National Wild Turkey Federation or the Audubon Society
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In Episode #16 we discuss the Eastern Gray Squirrel and the Eastern Fox Squirrel.
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 both of these two beautiful little squirrels.
- What they eat
- Where they live
- The sounds that they make
- That they do NOT hibernate
- How one thought that my thumb was tasty ... it was an accident.
- What they look like
- Nesting
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In Episode #15, I will discuss a few ways to develop a backyard habitat to draw in wildlife, birds, mammals, butterflies, bats, and insects. I will mention that you need, of course, food, water, shelter and a place for the wildlife to raise their young. I'll also suggest a few times that you need to do this without using pesticides and fertilizers. I will encourage you to use natural native plants and we will discuss perennials, trees, and bushes and name several awesome ones to start out with.
On today's podcast, I encouraged you to visit my Facebook "Amateur Naturalist" Podcast site and tell me your stories and show me your pictures of your backyard habitats and what animals are coming into your yard now.
You can even get you backyard habitat certified by the National Wildlife Federation through their program called "The Backyard Wildlife Habitat" certification program. Even if you are not interested in the certification, go look at the site for helpful checklists and ideas.
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".
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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #14, we discuss the three species of Vampire Bats found down in South America and in Central America.
We will also discuss that they have a anticoagulant in their blood that keeps the blood flowing during the drinking of the blood and just how this anticoagulant is better than any stroke medication to this point.
This is the 6th installment of our 6 part Bat-Tober series on bats.
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 three species of the Vampire Bats..
- What they eat. We will mention that they eat blood several times.
- Where they live
- That they are small sized 8 inch wingspan microbats.
- Predators of Bats
- Why bats are so beneficial to us humans?
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In Episode #13, we discuss Bats and COVID-19 and that dynamic. I had read an article in Science Magazine March 2020. This is not my opinion. This is just an attempt to weigh in on all of the evidence. At some point, I hope we see the real empirical evidence that decides if bats played a role or not. They may have.
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".
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In Episode #12, we discuss three more bat species this time of the Genus Corynorhinus, Rafinesque's big-eared bat, the Virginia big-eared bat, and the Townsend's big-eared bat.
This is the 4th installment of our 5 part Bat-Tober series on bats. All that remains is next week's 5th episode on Vampire Bats during Halloween week.
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 Rafinesque's big-eared bat, the Virginia big-eared bat, and the Townsend's big-eared bat.
- What they eat
- Where they live
- That they are medium sized 11 inch wingspan microbats.
- White Nose Fungus
- Predators of Bats
- Why bats are so beneficial to us humans?
- We will throw a reference out there to the 1984 movie, Gremlins.
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n Episode #11, we discuss three more bat species, the Indiana Bat, The Eastern Pipistrel Bat, and the Eastern Red Bat. I will briefly discuss Wayne H. Davis, renowned bat expert and bluebird expert at the University of Kentucky.
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 the Eastern Red Bat, the Eastern Pipistrel, and the Indiana Bat.
- What they eat
- Where they live
- That they do NOT normally migrate.....some migrate but many hibernate.
- White Nose Fungus
- Predators of Bats
- Why bats are so beneficial to us humans?
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
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In Episode #10, we discuss the echolocation, the Little Brown bat, The Big Brown Bat, and the Hoary Bat.
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 Little Brown Bat, the Big Brown Bat, and the Hoary Bat
- What they eat
- Where they live
- That they do NOT normally migrate.....some migrate but many hibernate.
- White Nose Fungus
- Predators of Bats
- Why bats are so beneficial to us humans?
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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #9, we discuss the bats in an overview of knowledge of bats. We will talk about this being a series of 5 episodes through the month of October 2022 talking about bats and I will call this series, Bat-Tober.
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 some bats over the next 5 episodes.
What they eat
Where they live
That they do NOT normally migrate.....some migrate but many hibernate.
White Nose Fungus
Predators of Bats
Austin Texas Bridge where many bats "hang out"
Why bats are so beneficial to us humans?
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In Episode #8 we discuss the beautiful but character of a bird, the Northern Mockingbird.
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 Northern Mockingbird.
- What they eat
- Where they live
- That they do NOT normally migrate
- How they differentiate from Cat Birds and Thrashers.
- What they look like
- Their beautiful song that mimics other birds
- Nesting
- How to attract to your yard
- A few things not to do
- States that have the Mockingbird l as the state bird
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In Episode #7 we discuss the beautiful scarlet red Northern Cardinal.
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 cardinal.
- What they eat
- Where they live
- That they do NOT normally migrate
- What they look like
- Their beautiful song
- Nesting
- How to attract to your yard
- A few things not to do
- States that have the cardinal as the state bird
- Sports teams that have the cardinal as a mascot
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In Episode #6 we discuss the American Chestnut Tree Part 2 of a 2 Part Series
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:
- We talk about eating chestnuts
- State University of New York studies
- University of New England studies
- Farm in North Carolina selling chestnuts and saplings
- Speed Breeding trees to get them to pollinate in 9 months versus the normal 10 years
My website:
https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491If you are interested, contribute or join as a member: (Or if you find an American Chestnut Tree please report it to these folks or one of the universities mentioned......or all three.)
They have different chapters in several states. The American Chestnut Foundation
https://acf.org
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In Episode #5 we discuss the American Chestnut Tree
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:
- Genus and species name
- the trees importance to humans
- the trees importance to wildlife and to domestic animals
- the fungal blight that killed off the trees (Cryphonectria parasitica)
- the uses of the tree
- it was once 25% of the forests in many states
- where and how did the chestnut blight start
- **Listen next week to part #2 when I tell about how science attempts to bring back this incredible American Chestnut tree
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In Episode #4 we discuss the Ruby Throated Hummingbird.
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:
- Genus and species name
- What are some of their favorite native plants
- The easy formula for sugar water nectar for your feeders
- breeding
- nest building
- Long migration
- torpor.... state of physical and mental inactivity
- Exotic plants for hummers.......be careful these do not get out of your area and become an invasive plant
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In Episode #3 we discuss the Jack-in-the-Pulpit wild plants.
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:
- Genus and species name
- where are they found
- how to propagate
- what eats what parts of the plant
- how the plant can change from male to female and back again
- what they look like
- what are the ideal growing conditions
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I love this music. Thank you, Dan.
This music is royalty free.
Welcome to "The Amateur Naturalist".
Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491
Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from The University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.
I have been in retail management for many years, and I am currently a Human Resources Senior Field Trainer. In this role, I teach, train, coach and develop many associates to be future leaders with our awesome company. In this position, I speak very often one-on-one and in large meetings to associates teaching many aspects.
With my love of the outdoors and my speaking skill set, I want to talk about and hopefully educate people on nature, wild animals, and plants.
There are some ways that you can help me:
- please leave this podcast a review
- please give me a rating of 5 stars (this will help me grow)
- if you would like to donate monetarily, it would help me a lot to acquire the technology tools to do this podcast
- please tell 1-2 of your friends and family about the podcast
This is Episode #2 of Season #1 and today's podcast is about "The American Paw Paw Tree".
In this episode we will discuss these topics about the Paw Paw Tree:
- Genus/Species name
- description of the tree, the leaves, the flowers and the fruit
- how people eat the fruit
- why it is so hard to grow the tree agriculturally for the market
- animals and butterflies that eat the fruit
- Ohio Paw Paw Festival
- Tiny bit of history
Thank you so very much for listening today and please give me a rating of 5 stars.
The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz. I love his music and thanks Dan!
Welcome to "The Amateur Naturalist" podcast.
Your host is Tommy Fowler, and I am the Amateur Naturalist.
In this short episode we have the trailer to kick off Season #1.
We will discuss wild plants and wild animals and pick a different species in each episode.
Please tell 1-2 friends or family and I would truly appreciate it if you can give me a rating of 5 stars and a review. Thanks...I am new to this, but I hope to educate and provide some great info.
Have a great day and thank you so very much for listening.
Welcome to "The Amateur Naturalist".
Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from The University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.
I have been in retail management for many years, and I am currently a Human Resources Senior Field Trainer. In this role, I teach, train, coach and develop many associates to be future leaders with our awesome company. In this position, I speak very often one-on-one and in large meetings to associates teaching many aspects.
With my love of the outdoors and my speaking skill set, I want to talk about and hopefully educate people on nature, wild animals, and plants.
There are some ways that you can help me:
- please leave this podcast a review
- please give me a rating of 5 stars (this will help me grow)
- if you would like to donate monetarily, it would help me a lot to acquire the technology tools to do this podcast
- please tell 1-2 of your friends and family about the podcast
EMAIL: tfowlerjr@aol.com
This is Episode #1 of Season #1 and today's podcast is about "The Eastern Box Turtle".
In this episode we will discuss these topics about the Eastern Box Turtle:
- Genus/Species name
- what they eat
- where they live
- how to differentiate males from females
- why they are declining rapidly in population
Thank you so very much for listening today and please give me a rating of 5 stars.
The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz. I love his music and thanks Dan!