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Jeni J.
Feb 3, 2022
I love this podcast! They're so knowledgeable.
kindred spirit
Sep 10, 2020
thank you so much for all the wonder you all have brought to us
sparrow
Dec 30, 2018
Great podcast, very informative.
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Nuttall's Woodpecker
21:48
Bob and Gia talk about a woodpecker that is only found in parts of California. Thanks to Nic for using Merlin to find this bird! Related episodes: Merlin Magic, Downy Woodpeckers Support Their Mates, Acorn Woodpeckers and The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Invasive Plants
31:56
Bob is joined by our very own plant guru Greg to talk about invasive species. Greg brings along his right hand man Drew to explain why invasive plants have such a negative impact. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Merlin Magic
16:32
Bob and Charles talk about the Merlin App from Cornell Lab. It now has the ability to identify birds by sound! Please try it out and let us know what bird you want to know more about by emailing us at info@natureguys.org. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 10, 2022 |
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Fire and Iceland with April Anderson
21:28
On March 19, 2021 a volcano erupted in Iceland that captured the imagination of people from all over the world. It also changed the lives of April and Martin, independent filmmakers living in an apartment in New York City. Like many of us they were coming out of a long winter dealing with covid - 19. This eruption spawned an idea for their next film. They decided to travel to Iceland to film the eruption and gather stories from the remarkable people who live with the joys and challenges of volcanic eruptions right in their own neighborhoods! Find out how April and Martin created this powerful film. You can find out how to watch the film at fireandiceland.com. I would love to hear your reactions to the film. You can leave a comment on our website or email me at info@natureguys.org. |
Apr 19, 2022 |
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Spring Wildflowers 2
30:42
Greg and Bob are loving all the wonderful spring wildflowers. Greg takes us back in time to discover the history of wildflowers around the world before turning to the amazing story of the eastern forest in spring. Related episodes: Spring Wildflowers, Seeds on the Moveand Wild Ginger Greg has done three excellent videos on spring wildflowers available via YouTube: If you need a great wildflower book, check out Bob’s favorite guide: |
Apr 05, 2022 |
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Signs of Spring
17:09
After a long winter Bob and Gia are excited to do a live show at California Woods Nature Preserve. They had a blast talking with kids and adults about the nature of spring. Related episodes: Firefighting Beavers, Parachuting Beavers |
Mar 29, 2022 |
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What's Your Zugunruhe?
19:27
I received an intriguing email from Tina at Red Oaks Forest School asking me if I knew about Zugunruhe. I did not and wanted to learn more so I invited Tina to come on the show to explain all about it. Tune in to hear Tina tell the inspiring story of how Red Oaks got started and of course all about Zugunruhe. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org If you want to register for Zugunruhe 2022 go to: https:// evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/red-oaks-forest- school~zugunruhe-2022 Related episode: Sit Spot |
Mar 15, 2022 |
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Oh Deer 2
25:28
Nature Guys is proud to say that this is our 200th episode! Our first episode was released in October of 2016. If you are a long time listener you know that my dear friend Bill was my only co-host until August of 2020. If you are new to the show, you can listen to my tribute to Bill on the episode titled “Our Friend Bill” released on September 1, 2020. Nature Guys has not only survived Bill’s loss but thrives thanks to the contributions of many people both on air and off. Special thanks to Gia, Greg and Charles – top notch naturalists who have taken the time from their busy schedules to help me create multiple amazing new shows. On this 200th episode I wanted to play an old Bill and Bob show. I was debating which episode to use when I got an email from Eve Bishop. Eve has a wonderful new four part podcast called Deer Humans. Tune in to hear Eve explain this in her own words followed by the Nature Guys podcast on white tailed deer originally released on October 10, 2017.
You can find out more about Eve Bishop at: www.evebishop.net Our sources for this episode include: |
Mar 01, 2022 |
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Woodcocks Wobble
24:24
Charles and Bob can’t wait to get out in the field in early spring to check out the woodcock sky dance. This is one crazy bird. It is a shorebird that lives in the forest and is nicknamed the timberdoodle. The woodcock sound clip is thanks to Karen Hogan via the Macaulay Library at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Thanks to Christina Zorn for providing background research. Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Wolves of Yellowstone
25:32
Gia and Bob discuss wolves a species that inspires a variety of emotions. Tune in to learn about the impacts wolves have on the Yellowstone ecosystem. Thanks to Christina Zorn for providing background research. Also special thanks to Lissa Malloy for creating a picture visualizing the tropic cascade concept. Keystone Species series: All About Alligators, Firefighting Beavers, Acorn Woodpeckers Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Kingfishers are Shaped Like Footballs
26:03
Charles and Bob kick off 2022 with a very unique bird. Hopefully we will inspire you to take a walk by your favorite stream or river to see a kingfisher. Related episodes: What It’s Like to be a Bird with David Sibley Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Mistletoe
25:17
Greg and Bob discuss a plant that everyone will probably recognize. Amaze your friends at holiday parties with the story of mistletoe. Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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As She Rises with Grace Lynch
17:53
Bob talks with Grace Lynch, the creator and host of an amazing new podcast on climate change from Wonder Media Network. The podcast brings together poems and stories from women throughout the US and territories that depict the effects of climate change on their homes and people. The source for this interview is the new podcast As She Rises by Wonder Media Network. |
Oct 26, 2021 |
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Going Cuckoo
34:23
Gia and Bob just cannot let go of the 17 year cicadas. They discuss a very cool bird the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo that has a special taste for cicadas.
Related episodes: Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome and The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Chatting about Cats and More with Charles and Brooke
35:11
Charles chats with Brooke Mitchell-Norman, the host of the podcast Rewildology. They discuss Brooke’s love of big cats and how travel can help protect wildlife.
Related series: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Poison Ivy
25:15
It seems everyone has a story about poison ivy. Greg and Bob share some of their favorite stories. They discuss the often overlooked benefits of poison ivy. They will also cover how to identify it and how to remove it from areas where you would likely encounter the plant.
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Four Fifths a Grizzly with Doug Chadwick
36:33
Bob chats with Doug Chadwick, the author of Four Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All. Doug has travelled the world writing for National Geographic. This amazing book caps a long career.
The source for this interview is Four Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that just Might Save Us All published by Patagonia Books in June of 2021. |
Aug 10, 2021 |
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The Bug Chicks
24:53
The Bug Chicks are in Bob’s backyard to share the amazing story of how they got started. Co-hosts Greg Torres and Chris Anderson (of Science Around Cincy) join in the fun.
Learn more about The Bug Chicks on their website: thebugchicks.com. |
Jul 27, 2021 |
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Cicada Contest
11:08
Tune in to find out the winners of our cicada contest. Check out all the wonderful entries on our Celebrating Cicadas page.
Related episodes: Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome and Cicadas are Kinda Cute Be sure to tune in next week for our special guests The Bug Chicks. |
Jul 20, 2021 |
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The Hummingbird Handbook with John Shewey
30:34
If you love hummingbirds, tune in to listen to Bob’s conversation with John Shewey. His book, The Hummingbird Handbook, is filled with facts and practical tips to care for hummingbirds right in your own neighborhood.
Related episodes: Hummingbirds, Bicycling with Butterflies with Sara Dykman, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
The source for this interview is The Hummingbird Handbook: Everything You Need to Know about These Fascinating Birds by John Shewey from Timber Press. |
Jul 06, 2021 |
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Wild Ginger
23:06
Greg and Bob talk about wild ginger, a plant that makes a great native ground cover. You have to get down on your knees to see the flower. Who pollinates this flower that is hidden from view?
Related episode: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
Our sources for this episode include:
Connect with us on our website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. |
Jun 15, 2021 |
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Ornitherapy with Holly Merker
28:49
Bob is excited to talk to Holly Merker about her wonderful book Ornitherapy For Your Mind Body Soul. Tune in to his conversation with Holly Merker and listen to the story of how birds saved Holly’s life!
The source for this interview is Ornitherapy by Holly Merker, Richard Crossley and Sophie Crossley |
Jun 01, 2021 |
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Waves and Beaches with Kim McCoy
51:12
Charles Van Rees, Nature Guys Podcast’s very own science guy, has a fascinating conversation with Kim McCoy about Kim's new book Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast by Willard Bascom and Kim McCoy published by Patagonia.
Kim mentions salmon in the conversation. To learn more about salmon, check out Bob’s interview with Mark Kurlansky in the episode Salmon are a Gift about Mark's book Salmon: A Fish, the Earth and the History of Their Common Fate also published by Patagonia. |
May 18, 2021 |
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Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome
39:04
Gia and Bob are excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. We hope to inspire you to either love cicadas or maybe just hate them a little less. Bob and Gia share 17 cool things about cicadas. There is nothing to fear when the cicadas are here!
Please listen to the episode to learn all about our contest to celebrate the cicadas! Email us your entry to info@natureguys.org.
Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
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May 04, 2021 |
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Bicycling with Butterflies with Sara Dykman
23:32
Bob reads an amazing new book Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201 Mile Journey Following The Monarch Migration. Tune in to his conversation with Sara Dykman, the first person to follow migrating monarch butterflies on her bicycle. Learn more about Sara and some of the lessons she learned on her nine month adventure from Mexico to Canada and back.
Please check out Sara's website Beyond a Book. Bicycling with Butterflies is published by Timber Press.
Related episodes: Monarchs on the Move, Mighty Milkweed |
Apr 20, 2021 |
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Vernal Pools
39:31
Charles and Bob discuss vernal pools. Bob has always been intrigued by vernal pools and with time at home due to the pandemic he decided to build one in his backyard. Learn about his first aquatic visitor the water strider. Also learn about an amazing creature that lives in a vernal pool at Cincinnati Nature Center. If you have not seen fairy shrimp be sure to check them out. Charles explains what they look like and why they are found in vernal pools.
Related episodes: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy, Dragonflies, Damselflies and Wood Frogs Quack It Up
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Red Mangroves Walking
33:19
Greg Torres and Bob discuss one of the most important trees in Florida. The Red Mangrove is the protector from storms and provides safe harbor to many living things.
Cheer on Greg who is competing in the 2021 Go Wild for Jeopar-Ding fund raiser that will premiere virtually on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 to support the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Check out related episodes on our Wildlife Refuges page.
Watch Greg's YouTube video on red mangroves.
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
32:39
Bob chats with Doug Tallamy about his latest book The Nature of Oaks. The book shows you what to look for on and near oak trees every month of the year. Hear a few of the amazing stories of oaks. If you have or want oaks in your yard or just want to appreciate their irreplaceable role in the health of our environment this podcast will inspire you to learn more about this magnificent tree.
Books by Doug Tallamy are published by Timber Press:
Click here to learn more about Seed Libraries.
Related episodes: Northern Red Oak and Blue Jays are Not Blue
Special thanks to Cincinnati realtors Molly and Sara at Haven Home Group (Coldwell Banker Realty) for sponsoring this episode. |
Mar 09, 2021 |
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Acorn Woodpeckers
31:34
Gia and Bob discuss one amazing woodpecker. If you live or travel to the west make sure you check this woodpecker out. This episode is part of our Keystone Species series. Thanks to Christina Zorn for the great research!
Related woodpecker episodes: Wow it’s a Pileated Woodpecker, Downy Woodpeckers Support Their Mates, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers Slurp Sap
Keystone Species series: All About Alligators, Firefighting Beavers Our sources for this episode include: |
Feb 23, 2021 |
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Hooded Merganser - Not the Duckiest Duck
45:17
Charles and Bob discuss the Hooded Merganser. It is a duck that has some very un-duck like qualities. Related episodes: Mallards Mate with Other Ducks, Firefighting Beavers, What It’s Like to be a Bird with David Sibley, Erin Brockovich Our sources for this episode include: |
Feb 16, 2021 |
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72 Seasons
28:30
Chris Clements of Imago joins Bob to talk about the Japanese concept of 72 seasons. Chris challenges us to go out and visit nature regularly in our own neck of the woods. See how it changes every few days. Try to come up with your own micro-season and give it an evocative name.
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Seeds on the Move
44:18
Seeds have many ways to get out into the world. Greg shares fascinating strategies plants use to disburse seeds.
Related episodes: Hedge Apples, Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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All About Alligators
31:29
Gia and Bob are in Bob’s backyard on a cold winter afternoon talking all about alligators. Alligators are a great American success story. Thanks to Christina Zorn for the great research! This episode is part of our Keystone Species series.
Keystone Species series episodes: Firefighting Beavers
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Erin Brockovich
45:26
Recently I ran across a title of a new book that peaked my interest. Curious to know more I did an Internet search and found out that this book is written by someone I think you may recognize. Erin Brockovich has become a household word thanks to a movie by the same name released in the year 2000. I got a hold of a copy of the book and after reading it realized it would be the perfect end to the water series. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the first two parts I encourage you to do so. Charles does a great job giving us a deeper understanding of why water is so important to all life on earth. I hope Erin will inspire you to pick up a copy of her book, Superman's not Coming: Our National Water Crisis What We The People Can Do About It. As Erin so passionately says no one is going to solve our water problems for us. It is up to we the people and Erin’s book shows you how.
Related Episodes: What the Heck is Water, Freshwater Life
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Freshwater Life
42:45
Charles Van Rees joins Bob to discuss the importance of freshwater and its relationship to biodiversity. This is part two of a three part series. Related episodes: Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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What the Heck is Water
22:00
Charles Van Rees joins Bob to discuss something we can take for granted. Water is an amazing substance and Charles has some insights as to why it is essential to all life on earth. This is part one of a three part series on water and its importance to all living things on earth.
Related episodes: So You Want to Be a Naturalist, Sycamores Can Be Huge Trees
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Welcome 2021
10:45
It has been a challenging year for everyone including Nature Guys. Losing Bill Creasey in August was a loss for everyone who values connecting to the natural world. It would take a village of naturalists to replace him. Well we don’t quite have a village but we have been able to assemble an amazing team to carry on the work of Nature Guys. Tune in to find out what Bob discovers at his sit spot. This episode also serves as a preview of the first five episodes in 2021.
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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What It's Like to Be a Bird with David Sibley
44:12
Awhile back my sister Suzanne called me. She was excited because a pair of mourning doves had nested on an upstairs window ledge of her house. As it happens I was reading David Sibley's book What It's Like to be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating, to Singing What Birds are Doing and Why. My sister is a great lover of books so I made her an offer I knew she could not refuse. I suggested that I would send her a copy of the book if she would put together some questions that I might use in this interview. Suzanne has never to my knowledge passed up the opportunity to read a book she is interested in so she quickly agreed. A few weeks later she sent me this email: "I really enjoyed reading What It’s Like to be a Bird. As you know, I am not someone who spends much time thinking about birds and my knowledge of them is very limited, but I like them and found this book to be a great source of information for someone like me. I am very impressed that Sibley did both the text and the illustrations, which are great. So here are some general questions and questions about mourning doves, which may or may not be of use to you." Hope you enjoy the interview! Related episode: Mourning Doves Our sources for this episode include:
Today’s episode is sponsored by Cinfed Credit Union. You have questions, Cinfed has answers! Providing financial services for more than 85 years to a wide area around Cincinnati. Become a member at cinfed.com!
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Giving Tuesday 2020
26:09
Listeners often ask me what can you do to help out Nature Guys? This is our annual Giving Tuesday podcast and I have a very specific call to action for this episode. Donate what you can to a great organization that means a lot to Bob. Tune in to find out how you can donate. Our sources for this episode include: Today’s episode is sponsored by Cinfed Credit Union. You have questions, Cinfed has answers! Providing financial services for more than 85 years to a wide area around Cincinnati. Become a member at cinfed.com! |
Dec 01, 2020 |
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Witch Hazel Magic
31:20
Witch Hazel is an amazing and strange plant. It took naturalists a long time to figure out what might pollinate it. Greg Torres, a very talented horticulturist, joins Bob to discuss a plant that you can find blooming in December. Our sources for this episode include:
Special thanks to Cinfed Credit Union for sponsoring this episode. |
Nov 17, 2020 |
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Firefighting Beavers
31:24
Introducing Gia Giammarinaro as my cohost for todays episode. Gia is the lead Naturalist at Cincinnati Parks California Woods Nature Preserve. Her favorite rodent is the beaver. How many people do you know who lunch with beavers? Gia was actually on the Parachuting Beaver episode and returns with an amazing story she found in National Geographic. Related episode: Parachuting Beavers Our sources for this episode include:
Special thanks to Cinfed Credit Union for sponsoring this episode. |
Nov 03, 2020 |
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So You Want to be a Naturalist
20:16
I got a wonderful email from Kim who homeschools her children and wanted some advice. Her oldest son is hoping to do something in the field of nature. I also received this email from Charles Van Rees a Conservation Biologist and Naturalist offering to be a guest on the show. “I want first and foremost to thank you for bringing your expertise, humor, warmth, and energy to a great podcast on natural history. I recently moved from a crowded city in Europe to rural Montana, and have been looking for good podcasts on natural history to keep my mind occupied during frequent, long drives. Your podcast has brought me a lot of joy, laughs, and learning during a tough transition and helped me get back in touch with North American nature. Thank you so much! On my way into work this morning I heard your 'Welcome 2020' podcast and your mention of wanting to feature more 'humans' on the show. In case you were looking for additional humans, I wanted to offer myself as a potential guest, since I absolutely adore the show and would love to give something in return. I'm a wetland ecologist and conservation biologist with expertise in freshwater biodiversity and ornithology, and currently work as a postdoctoral research scientist at Flathead Lake Biological Station in Polson, Montana. My past work has been on endangered water birds in Hawaii and migratory gulls in Seville, Spain. Aside from that, I'm a passionate student of natural history and have been trying to spend more time integrating nature study into my work as my career advances. I've been featured on a couple podcasts before and think it's tremendous fun. If you'd like to learn more about me I'd be happy to chat anytime, or you can have a look at my website.” I decided it would be a good idea to have Charles answer Kim’s email. What started as an email exchange evolved into doing a complete episode. If you know people who are interested in the natural world as a career please share this episode with them. You can contact Charles Van Rees and learn more about his activities on his website Special thanks to Cinfed Credit Union for sponsoring this episode. |
Oct 20, 2020 |
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100 Things in the Sky with Dean Regas
25:50
Nature Guys Podcast spends lots of time connecting you to nature on this amazing planet. We are excited to have Dean Regas the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory (https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/), as a special guest on Nature Guys. After this episode I think you are going to be inspired to step outside and look up.
Special thanks to Cinfed Credit Union (https://www.cinfed.com/) for sponsoring this episode. |
Oct 06, 2020 |
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Our Friend Bill
07:56
Cohost and Cofounder of Nature Guys Podcast sadly passed away in August 2020. Bill's dream was for Nature Guys to continue connecting people to the natural world. Read Bill's obituary at http://www.springgrove.org/obituary.aspx?id=5351 |
Sep 01, 2020 |
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Chimney Swift the Flying Cigar
36:00
Next time you pass by an old chimney keep your eye out for this amazing bird. They can eat three times their own weight every day. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Purple Martin
27:39
People often put out Purple Martin houses to help control insects. In fact the Martins in the eastern United States could not exist without these houses. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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House Finch the Hollywood Bird
26:40
Find out the amazing story of how the House Finch made its way all the way across the United States. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Bluebird Carries the Sky
30:34
It is challenging to be a bluebird. Learn what you can do to help this beautiful bird. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Damselflies
22:57
Damselflies are beautiful creatures. Best of all they do not bite or sting. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Dragonflies
32:09
Dragonflies are something you want to have around. They love to eat mosquitoes! Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Native Bees
35:32
Native bees are incredibly efficient at pollinating plants and they are very docile. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Bull Frogs Roar Like Bulls
27:13
Bob learns that you can see this frog in the winter! Related episodes: Green Frogs Sing the Blues, Gray Treefrogs Freeze, Wood Frogs Quack It Up, Jeepers Spring Peepers Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Salmon are a Gift
33:55
Bob has a conversation with Mark Kurlansky the award winning author of Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Green Frogs Sing the Blues
27:25
Bill reveals something he learned in school. Green frogs can be blue! Our sources for this episode include: |
May 26, 2020 |
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Gray Tree Frogs Freeze
26:59
Gray treefrogs are hard to see but easy to hear. Special thanks to our friend and naturalist John Howard for the amazing photos. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 19, 2020 |
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Nuts about Squirrels
05:12
Bob challenges you to try to find more ‘nuts’ than a squirrel. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 15, 2020 |
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Grey Squirrels
27:10
Grey Squirrels are easy to see in certain areas. They are really cute even when they are eating all your birdseed! Our sources for this episode include:
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May 12, 2020 |
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Land Art
07:01
Bob invites artist Adrian Hawk to tell us how we can do Land Art right in our own neighborhoods. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 08, 2020 |
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Blue Violets are Sometimes Blue
25:04
Bob has his back yard torn up. He is amazed to find Blue Violets returning in pure clay soil. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 05, 2020 |
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Fort Building
09:00
Bill and Bob remember a fun outside activity they did as kids. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 01, 2020 |
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Zoo Town
25:30
Bill talks with Thane Maynard the Director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Learn how Thane went from a kid chasing gaters in Florida to the head of one of the best zoos in the world. Resources mentioned include:
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Hug a Tree
08:32
Bill and Bob explain a simple activity you can do to connect your kids and yourself to trees. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Wildflower Pilgrimage
22:55
Bob interviews Nancy Stranahan the Executive Director of the Arc of Appalachia. Nancy is an inspiration and we can all use a large dose of that right now. Related episode: Spring Wildflowers (http://natureguys.org/spring-wildflowers/) The Arc of Appalachia - Saving Ohio's Wildlands |
Apr 21, 2020 |
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56 Pillbugs
06:49
Bill and Bob do a short follow up to the pillbug episode. This has some great ideas to lift your spirits and a special guest. Related episode: Some Pillbugs are Roly Polies (http://natureguys.org/pillbugs/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Goldfinch is Our Mascot
35:06
Goldfinch is just the bird to cheer you up! This is a great bird to have at your feeders. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Holes Hike
09:07
Bob and Bill hope to inspire you to take a Nature Break. This episode has a fun activity that Bob used at nature summer camp. Related episode: Screech Owl (http://natureguys.org/screech-owl/) |
Apr 10, 2020 |
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Some Pillbugs are Roly Polies
36:58
Bob and Bill are inspired by an Imago Ranger program (https://imagoearth.org/imago-rangers/) to do an episode on pillbugs. If you're a little stressed out go outside and find some of these guys. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Step Outside During Coronavirus
20:27
Bob has a conversation with Chris from Imago about how nature can help us deal with the coronavirus. Organizations mentioned in this podcast include:
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Tuliptrees are Straight and Tall
30:28
Bob has two large tuliptrees in his yard. Tune in to find out why these trees are so interesting. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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Africa
25:56
Bill says Africa is number one on his places to explore. Tune in to find out how a trip to Africa might change your life. Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/) |
Mar 17, 2020 |
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Beach Wrack
57:03
Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from Sanibel Sea School explains why this is such an important place on a beach. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Scoop on White Pelicans
23:49
Ranger Toni tells the amazing story of a white pelican stuck in the ice in Minnesota. Tune in to find out how it got to Ding Darling. Related episode: Wildlife at Ding (http://natureguys.org/wildlife-ding/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Wildlife at Ding
17:04
Bob meets Ranger Toni at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. She talks about the amazing system of wildlife refuges that are all over the United States. Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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A Long Way to Australia
31:58
Bill explains the many wonders of the land down under. Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Grizzly Bear Joe
31:09
Bob and Bill have a special guest that has a ton of experience and stories of Grizzly Bears in Alaska. We start out with five fun and informative questions for our live audience at Roads, Rivers and Trails (https://www.roadsriversandtrails.com/). Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Welcome 2020
27:35
Bill and Bob welcome in the new year with a special conversation with Chris Anderson the executive producer and host of Science Around Cincy. You can find our more about Chris Anderson’s projects at:
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Christmas in October
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Christmas in October Bob and Bill invite some friends to share stories of Christmas Trees. Hope this episode brings a smile to your face! Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 24, 2019 |
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Millions of Sand Dollars
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Bob takes a walk on the beach and becomes really curious about sand dollars. Luckily he finds a wonderful source of information, “Sanibel Sea School.” Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Giving Tuesday -Canary in the Coal Mine
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Bill and Bob talk about organizations that support the birds we love. Organizations Bill and Bob Support
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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Ants are Amazing Part 2
27:00
Ants are so amazing we had to do a follow up to our episode Ants in My Plants. Tune in to learn why these insects are so important. Our sources for this episode include:
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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Ants in My Plants
31:37
We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast. Our sources include:
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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Stinky Weasels
28:19
Have you ever seen a weasel? A listener saw what he thought might be a weasel and his email inspired this podcast. Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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Knowing Robins
35:32
Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird. Related episode: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Sycamores Can Be Huge Trees
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This is an easy tree to identify even in winter. Bill tells the tales of some amazing sycamores that he has known over the years. If you get lost this tree will lead you to water. Our sources for this episode include:
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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Mighty Mosquito
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Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth. Find out how to get along with these challenging insects. Our sources for this episode include:
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Hognose Snakes can Dig
26:23
Bill rarely sees this snake but it is one of his favorites. The hognose snake has some amazing behaviors. S Related episodes: Black Rat Snake (http://natureguys.org/black-rat-snake/), Red-shouldered or Red-wristed Hawk (http://natureguys.org/red-shouldered-hawk/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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Mallards Mate with Other Ducks
27:21
Mallards are a very common duck that are easy to find. Find out why Bill thinks they may be an invasive species. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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Smoky Mountains
28:13
This is the most visited park in the United States. It is free and is amazing any month of the year. Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys http://natureguys.org/travel/ Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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Nuthatch the Upside Down Bird
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If you see a bird on a tree with its head toward the ground chances are good you are looking at a nuthatch. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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Clover Come Back
27:11
Bobʼs neighbor Wayne had a simple question. Why do you have clover in your yard? Bob and Bill decided to do a podcast to explain to Wayne why we both keep and even plant clover in our yards. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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Looking for Lizards
25:52
Bill and Bob explore a lizard that started showing up in Cincinnati in the 1950ʼs. Tune in for the fascinating story of how this lizard got to Cincinnati all the way from Italy. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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Run Rabbit Run
30:30
Rabbits are fun and sometimes confusing. Bob and Bill will cover everything from legend to fact about a very cool animal that everyone knows. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 28, 2019 |
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Don't Hang Out Under Black Walnut Trees
26:54
Black Walnut trees are valuable for their beautiful wood. Bobʼs dad sold their big Black Walnuts when Bob was a kid. Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree! Related episode: Fall Webworms in Summer (http://natureguys.org/fall-webworms/) Our sources for this episode include:
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May 14, 2019 |
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Softshell Turtles
25:43
If you like to kayak or canoe you can find these really cool turtles in streams. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 30, 2019 |
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Red-Eared Slider
25:15
When Bill and Bob were kids they had sliders as pets. Tune is to find out where you can find these turtles today. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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Painted Turtle
23:38
Learn everything you need to know about this very beautiful turtle. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 02, 2019 |
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Black Racer is One Fast Snake
24:05
Bob runs into a snake in Florida that exhibits a behavior that he has never seen before. Tune in the hear all about this very fast snake. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 19, 2019 |
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Going to Galapagos
32:30
In this edition of Through the Eyes of Nature Guys, Bill shares stories of trips to one of his top two destinations in the world - the Galapagos Islands. Related episodes:
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Mar 05, 2019 |
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Mourning Doves
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The Mourning Dove is easy to find both by sight and by ear. Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 19, 2019 |
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Chickadee Dee Dee
28:24
This is a bird that is so friendly it will eat out of your hand! Tune in to find out more about this cute little bird that is easy to find. Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 05, 2019 |
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Tufted Titmouse
23:25
This is a bird that is easily identified. It will come to your feeder and is a year round resident in Cincinnati. Tune in to learn more about the little bird with the bad haircut. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 22, 2019 |
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Cordyceps Can Be Helpful
22:27
Cordyceps is a fungus that can destroy ant colonies. Tune in to find out how cicadas found a way to use cordyceps to survive. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 08, 2019 |
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Horsehair Worms
21:53
Horsehair worms are easy to find. They are fascinating and harmless. Keep your eyes open when you are near water. Bill found one crawling out of a grasshopper. Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 25, 2018 |
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Water Striders Walk on Water
27:43
Water Striders are amazing insects that you can find in lakes and streams. Tune in to find out what they eat, how fast they are and much more. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails (https://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 11, 2018 |
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Giving Tuesday
20:56
As human beings we have a chance to contribute to organizations that help educate and protect the natural world. Bob and Bill talk about some of their favorite organizations and what they are able to accomplish with a little help from people like you. If you are donating to an organization please consider leaving a comment under this episode. Organizations that Bob and Bill support:
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Nov 27, 2018 |
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Parachuting Beavers
28:21
The beaver is one of the largest rodents in North America. Tune in to find out how and why beavers actually took up parachuting! Our sources for this episode include:
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Nov 13, 2018 |
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Zombie Wasps
26:02
Did you know that we have thousands of species of parasitoid wasps? Tune in to find out why these are called Zombie Wasps. Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 30, 2018 |
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Canada Geese Fly By Night
42:37
This is Nature Guys 100th episode and to celebrate Bill and Bob did a live show for volunteers of Cincinnati Nature Center (https://www.cincynature.org/) the place they met many years ago. This episode is on Canada Geese a bird that Bill had many encounters with at Cincinnati Nature Center. Tune in to find out all about the bird many people love to hate. Related episode: Don’t Grab a Snapping Turtle by the Tail (http://natureguys.org/snapping-turtle/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 16, 2018 |
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Nature Stories from Music in the Woods
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Bill and Bob gathered nature stories at Imagoʼs Music in the Woods (http://www.imagoearth.org). Tune in to hear inspiring stories of nature connection. Bill mentions a book that he loves, The Overstory, by Richard Powers (http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/). Related episodes: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) and Screech Owl (http://natureguys.org/screech-owl/) |
Oct 02, 2018 |
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The Sound of Insects on a Late Summer Night
28:12
Step outside on a night in late summer and listen to the sounds of the insects. Bill and Bob have some tips on how to listen to these amazing sounds. Our sources for this episode include:
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Sep 18, 2018 |
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Fall Web Worms in Summer
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Bill finds fall webworms in the middle of summer. These may look nasty in trees but they are native. Related episode: Tent Caterpillars Camp Out Together http://natureguys.org/tent-caterpillars/ Our sources for this episode include:
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Sep 04, 2018 |
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Chipmunks are So Cute
28:22
It is hard to stay mad at a chipmunk because they are so darn cute. Tune in to learn all about this adorable creature. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 28, 2018 |
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Northern Water Snakes are Not Friendly
24:02
The Northern Water Snake is a common snake that you will see around water. Billʼs advice is to look at these and not pick them up. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 21, 2018 |
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Basswood the Bee Tree
22:45
Did you know that Basswood was the favorite tree of Henry David Thoreau? Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 14, 2018 |
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Mulberry Mania
30:05
The Nature Guys recorded this show in front of a live audience at Fibanacci Brewing Company (http://fibbrew.com/). Fibonacci makes a beer called Mulberry Grove. Tune in to find out how mulberry trees ended up growing near the the brewery. Our sources for this episode include:
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Aug 07, 2018 |
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Japanese Beetles
27:55
We were at Cincinnati Nature Center for their Hoots and Hops event. Much to our surprise we found out that Lois has Japanese Beetles on her ferns. If you have a garden you probably have seen a Japanese Beetle. These insects can be a challenge to control. Tune in to find out how to identify and deal with the Japanese Beetle. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 31, 2018 |
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Hummingbird Moths
23:49
If you happen to see a baby hummingbird take a closer look. You probably are looking at a Hummingbird Moth. Tune in to find out all about a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 24, 2018 |
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Belize
26:40
Once in awhile we are going to take advantage of Billʼs vast travel experience. In this episode Bill and Bob share nature stories from Belize. Related episode: Bill's Travel Tips (http://natureguys.org/bills-travel-tips/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 17, 2018 |
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Bill's Travel Tips
24:42
Bill has traveled the world in his long career. In this episode he shares some tips and tricks to help make sure you can enjoy the natural world no matter how close or far you travel from home. Visit our website at http://www.natureguys.org/ for a list of Bill's tips and tricks! |
Jul 10, 2018 |
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Don't Grab a Snapping Turtle By the Tail
39:46
Learn how and how not to pick up a snapping turtle. These turtles live a really long time. Find out the pros and cons of this strategy. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails (http://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Our sources for this episode include:
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Jul 03, 2018 |
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Deer Will Not Eat Ferns
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Tune in to find out why deer will not eat ferns. Bill will explain the life cycle of this amazing plant. Bob takes you way back to the time when ferns were eaten by dinosaurs. Find out why the Victorians in Britain had fern fever. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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Sick of Ticks
26:28
Ticks can make you sick. However, if you take a few precautions they will not prevent you from being outside. Join us to find all about these challenging creatures. Related episode: Opossums Like To Eat Ticks (http://natureguys.org/opossums/) Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 19, 2018 |
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Voles Villains of the Garden
30:45
Bobʼs garden is invaded by voles. Tune in to find out why this little rodent is being studied by researchers. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 12, 2018 |
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Praying Mantis Preys
24:24
Seems like everyone knows something about the Praying Mantis. Tune in to find out some interesting facts that you might not know. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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Zebra and Tiger Swallowtails
26:32
Who isnʼt happy to see butterflies? Bill loves to look for zebra and tiger butterflies in April and May. Join us to find out how these butterflies get out so early. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 29, 2018 |
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Tent Caterpillars Camp Out Together
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Bob is amazed to learn that tent caterpillars are native. He also learns that pregnant horses can be harmed by tent caterpillars. As usual Bill tells us when are where to find these gregarious creatures. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 22, 2018 |
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Starlings, Shakespeare and Mozart
28:03
Bill has a very hard time dealing with the common starling. Bob does his best to bring up some interesting facts about the starling. Join us to see if Bill changes his mind about a bird that many people love to hate. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 15, 2018 |
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Bamboozled by Bamboo
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Bob, Bill and Beth take a field trip out to Burtonʼs Bamboo Garden. Did you know that some bamboo is native to the US? Tune in to find out all the pros and cons of this very interesting plant. Our sources for this episode include:
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May 08, 2018 |
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Time for Toads
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Toads are so cool! If you cannot find one make sure you take some kids hiking with you. They are great at finding toads. Join us as we explore many interesting things about the toad. Do you know how they drink water? Our sources for this episode include:
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May 01, 2018 |
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Nature Camp for Everyone
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Nature Guys is the podcast that connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is co-hosted by Bob a long time nature lover and Bill a professional naturalist for over 40 years. We are excited to have Chris Clements, Executive Director of Imago (http://imagoearth.org), join us on this show recorded in front of a live audience at Roads, Rivers, and Trails (http://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Imago is an ecological education organization rooted In the concept that living in harmony with the natural world is not only good for the planet, but good for ourselves, our families and our communities. Bill, Bob and Chris talk about the importance of summer camps in connecting children to nature. But why let kids have all the fun? Imago will for the first time be offering an adventure camp for adults. Tune in to learn all about it. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 24, 2018 |
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Bladdernut
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The bladdernut is a great native under story shrub. If you see something that looks like chinese lanterns you may have found bladdernut. Bill says it is a wonderful plant for a yard. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Spicy Spicebush
28:59
This is a great native under story plant. Bill explains the difference between a tree and a bush. Spicebush is a wonderful plant to look for on a hike. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 10, 2018 |
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Bob Was a Turkey Part 3
26:01
Our trilogy on turkeys is complete. This episode includes the real story of Ben Franklin and turkeys. We also cover some problem wild turkeys in Rocky River. Note: Bill and Bob attempted to do this podcast in front of a live audience at the Amish Bird Symposium. Bob was a Turkey and forgot to press record! We have so much great information on the wild turkey that we decided to break it into three podcasts. Our sources for this episode include:
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Apr 03, 2018 |
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Bob Was a Turkey Part 2
27:23
In this podcast we cover the history of the turkey. This bird was transported from Mexico to Europe and then to North America. Join to find out how the wild turkey made it back from the brink of extinction. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 27, 2018 |
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Bob Was a Turkey Part 1
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Bill and Bob attempted to do this podcast in front of a live audience at the Amish Bird Symposium. Bob was a Turkey and forgot to press record! We recorded this in our outdoor studio at Bobʼs house a few days later. We have so much great information on the wild turkey that we decided to break it into three podcasts. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 20, 2018 |
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Jeepers Spring Peepers
20:19
You might not see this little frog but you will have no trouble hearing them. Find out all about the frog that is the size of a small paper clip. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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Wood Frogs Quack It Up
20:56
If you hear what sounds like ducks in the early spring take the time to check it out. You may end up at a vernal pool that has wood frogs. Our sources for this episode include:
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Mar 06, 2018 |
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Mole Salamanders on the Move
24:36
You may need to go out of your way to see mole salamanders but it is totally worth it. We hope this podcast will inspire you to go out some warm and rainy early spring night to look for mole salamanders. Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 27, 2018 |
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Junco Journeys
25:04
This is one of Bob's favorite birds. In the Cincinnati area it arrives in late fall and it leaves in early spring. Tune in to find out why this bird is often used in research projects and where to look for it in your neighborhood. Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 20, 2018 |
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Make Way For Skunks
28:34
Bill says you should not have a skunk as a pet! You probably figured this out on your own but what if run into a skunk outside? Nature Guys will share what to do if you or a pet get sprayed. Spoiler alert do not use tomato juice! Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 13, 2018 |
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Let It Snow
23:06
Bob finds out that not all snowflakes are unique. Bill remembers cutting out snowflakes in class after he walked though the snow to get to school. Bob hopes to take his grandson Drew to the hill he sledded down as a kid. Bill and Bob are excited to go out side and try to find different kinds of snowflakes. Our sources for this episode include:
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Feb 06, 2018 |
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Groundhogs Wake Up Looking for Love
25:24
Bobʼs brother-in-law Al sends an email detailing his encounter with a groundhog in his garden. As Al found out groundhogs will put up a fight for garden vegetables. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 30, 2018 |
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A Nursery Web Spider Named Fred
27:26
Bob has a spider friend named Fred that does not survive a visit from relatives. These spiders can be really scary but they are pretty much harmless. They are also called fishing spiders and have interesting ways that they ‘fish' for food. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 23, 2018 |
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Trying to Love House Spiders
25:51
We all live with house spiders! Find out why this is not such a bad thing. These little spiders have been living with humans for quite a long time. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 16, 2018 |
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Feeding the Birds
36:37
Bill and Bob do their first podcast in front of a live audience at the amazing Roads Rivers and Trails store in Milford, Ohio (http://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Bill brought a bunch of bird feeders from Cincinnati Nature Center (http://www.cincynature.org/) and explains how to use them. Bob has a very special low cost bird ‘feederʼ! Listen in to find out what Bill thinks about Bobʼs feeder. Also donʼt miss the last part when our audience asks some great questions! |
Jan 09, 2018 |
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Climbing Evergreens are Easy to Find
25:03
Bob has two plants growing in his backyard that Bill is not excited about. Bob decides it is finally time to do something about Winter Creeper and English Ivy. Join us to find out how and why these invasive plants are taking over. Our sources for this episode include:
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Jan 02, 2018 |
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Sassafras is Fun to Say
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Sassafras is a tree that produces a small blue fruit in the early fall. The fruit comes at the perfect time to help birds get ready for winter. This is a beautiful tree that has four different leaf shapes. Bill of course has a special word for trees that have different shape leaves. Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 26, 2017 |
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Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers Slurp Sap
26:45
If you are not a birder you might think the yellow-bellied sapsucker is a crazy made up name from some movie. Join us a we explore the world of this wonderful woodpecker. Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 19, 2017 |
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Opossums Like To Eat Ticks
26:23
Opossums are really cute or really ugly. It all depends on your point of view. They are great at killing ticks. So they might be a good thing to see in your neighborhood. Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 12, 2017 |
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Why We Don't Hug Eastern Redcedar Trees
24:47
This is a tree that may show up in your neighborhood as a volunteer. It is a great food source for birds. You might even have an old pencil made from this tree. Our sources for this episode include:
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Dec 05, 2017 |
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Fox Are Smaller Than You Think
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Carol emails Nature Guys about a problem with fox. Bill and Bob struggle to come up with an answer but are inspired to do a show on foxes. This is an animal that you can occasionally see in the daytime. You might even see a gray fox in a tree! Our sources for this episode include:
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Nov 28, 2017 |
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Red-tailed Hawks Often Do Voiceovers
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Red tailed Hawks often do voiceovers in movies. Tune in to find out why hollywood loves this hawk. Bill shares some amazing hawk stories. Donʼt miss his last one about the hawk and the owl as Bill finds out it is not nice to fool Mother Nature. Visit our website Our sources for this episode include:
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Nov 21, 2017 |
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Red-shouldered or Red-wristed Hawk
21:39
This is a bird that Bill thinks should have a new name. When Bob moved into his neighborhood hawks were a big topic of conversation. Tune in to learn more about the red-shouldered hawk. Our sources for this episode include:
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Nov 14, 2017 |
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Watch for the Cooper's Hawk at Your Bird Feeder
26:14
Bob looks outside and notices that all the birds are suddenly gone from his bird feeders. He soon discovers the reason. A Cooper's Hawk is on the ground right next to the feeders. Learn all about this amazing bird in this episode. Our sources for this episode include:
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Nov 07, 2017 |
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The Blue Footed Eagle Only Seen on Halloween
26:47
Bobʼs grandson, Drew is excited to be dressed up as an eagle for Halloween. If you check out our website http://www.natureguys.org you will find a picture of Drew as an eagle. He did not want to paint his shoes yellow so we have the very special Blue Footed Bald Eagle. Tune in to find out all about this unique bird. Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 31, 2017 |
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Centipedes Can be Scary
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Even a naturalist can be a bit afraid of centipedes. There are plenty of reasons to welcome centipedes in your house. Bill can deal with them as long as they stay in the basement. Find out what bothers Bill about house centipedes and what these creatures are doing both inside and outside. Our sources for this episode include: House Centipedes http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/house-centipedes How to Tell the Difference Between a Centipede and a Millipede http://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-a-centipede-and-amillipede-1968358 Sowbugs, millipedes, and centipedes in the home http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/sowbugs-millipedes-centipedes/ What Eats Centipedes and Millipedes? http://www.orkin.com/other/centipedes/what-eats-centipedes-and-millipedes/
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Oct 24, 2017 |
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Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch
29:19
The paw paw has the largest fruit of any native tree in the United States. Learn how to identify this tree and when you should go looking for the paw paw fruit. For most people paw paw is the best food that they have never eaten. Find out what parts of the paw paw you want to eat and those to leave alone. Spoiler alert! Do not eat the seeds they will make you throw up. Our sources for this episode include: Paw Paw In Search of America's Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore http://www.chelseagreen.com/pawpaw Picking up Paw Paws http://unionoutside.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/picking-up-pawpaws/ What is Paw Paw? http://dish.allrecipes.com/what-in-the-world-is-pawpaw/ America's Forgotten Fruit Tree: The Appalachian Banana | Appalachian Magazine http://appalachianmagazine.com/2017/01/18/americas-forgotten-fruit-tree-the-appalachian-banana/ Paw Paws, A Uniquely American Fruit by Earthy Delights http://www.earthy.com/Pawpaws-A-Uniquely-American-Fruit.aspx Paw Paws: America's Best Secret Fruit by Serious Eats http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/what-are-pawpaws-wild-fruit-midwest-how-to-prep-and-eat-pawpaws.html |
Oct 17, 2017 |
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Oh Deer
28:40
Bill and Bob never saw deer when they were growing up in the 50s and 60s. This is an animal that many people now see on a regular basis. You may even see them in your neighborhood. Learn how to deal with them if you see them while driving. Find out what can happen if they lock antlers. Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 10, 2017 |
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Millipedes are Not Thousand Leggers
21:47
Bill loves to smell millipedes! They have all kinds of interesting smells and they are easy to find. Join us to find out how many legs millipedes really have. This arthropod loves moisture and will sometimes find its way into your home. Turns out that monkeys have found some very interesting uses for these creatures. Our sources for this episode include:
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Oct 03, 2017 |
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Cicadas are Kinda Cute
31:06
Join us as we explore the mysterious world of periodical cicadas. Our research for this episode was easy because we are lucky to have in Cincinnati a cicada expert. Gene Kritsky is a Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. We has written a book called “Periodical Cicadas The Plague and the Puzzle. He also has a website called MSJ Cicada Web Site (http://faculty.msj.edu/kritskg/cicada/site/Home.html) |
Sep 26, 2017 |
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A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss
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Bill is on fire about moss! He even compares moss to his childhood haircut. Bob wonders if a rolling stone can gather moss. If you would like to know more about moss check out “Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Our sources for this episode include: Bryophyte - Importance Of Mosses - Peat, Producing, Cells, and Source - JRank Articles http://science.jrank.org/pages/1051/Bryophyte-Importance-mosses.html#ixzz4o3SCUGGz Does a rolling stone gather moss? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/all-about-moss Nature Lover Karen Nierlich is the author of the book "Moss and Lichen" and takes photos around the San Francisco Bay Area. http://iheartmoss.com/ Moss for Healing http://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-moss-facts/bruce-maisy Moss Can Grow on Anything http://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-moss-facts/bruce-maisy The Magic of Moss https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/05/13/gathering-moss-robin-wall-kimmerer/ |
Sep 19, 2017 |
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Mighty Milkweed
29:14
Bob sees the movie Dunkirk. He is excited to find a possible connection to Dunkirk and Milkweed. Tune in to find out all about the plant that Monarch Butterflies just cannot live without. |
Sep 12, 2017 |
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Monarchs on the Move
31:11
Join us as we explore the amazing story of the Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar. Bill will tell the story of what the Cincinnati Nature Center is doing to help out the Monarch. We will cover the life cycle and also the incredible story of migration. |
Sep 05, 2017 |
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The Northern Cardinal is a Beautiful Red Bird
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This is a bird that likes to attack windows! Join us to find out why and what you can do about it. |
Aug 29, 2017 |
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Parasitic Zombie Plants -No Color, No Food, No Problem!
28:53
Bill has a friend who sent an email with a picture that inspired this podcast. The picture is a large patch of a fairly rare plant called Indian Pipes. Learn more about three parasitic plants that you can look for on your next woodland hike. |
Aug 22, 2017 |
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Blue Jays Are Not Blue
27:05
Do you know how Blue Jays get other birds to leave so they can have your feeder all to themselves? Join us to find out if Blue Jays really are the bullies of the bird world. |
Aug 15, 2017 |
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Garter Snakes are Sometimes Garden Snakes
21:08
This week Bill and Bob explore a common snake that lives in a variety of habitats. Tune in to learn all about the life of this cute little snake. |
Aug 08, 2017 |
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Pokeweed the Purple Plant
24:29
Bob has a giant pokeweed by his deck that has been getting bigger every year. The day we recorded this podcast it was eleven feet tall. Now just a few weeks later it is just shy of twelve feet. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of having this in your backyard. |
Aug 01, 2017 |
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Mud Daubers Eat Black Widow Spiders
23:49
Bob discovers a mud dauber building a nest right by his back door. On this episode we explore the fascinating connection between spiders and mud daubers. |
Jul 25, 2017 |
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WOW it's a Pileated Woodpecker
25:01
Bob’s son in law Ryan sees his first pileated woodpecker at a family gathering. Join us to find out all about this amazing bird. |
Jul 18, 2017 |
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Downy Woodpeckers Support Their Mates
24:54
These birds know how to raise a family. Learn how they support each other as we explore the life of the smallest woodpecker in our neck of the woods |
Jul 11, 2017 |
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Lucky Buckeye
25:40
Bob shares how he carries a buckeye in his pocket for luck. Meanwhile we find out Bill is learning some presidential history about the origins of the now famous state tree of Ohio. |
Jul 04, 2017 |
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Caterpillars Feed Baby Birds
30:49
Caterpillars are an important link in the web of life. They even help baby birds survive. Join us as we share some amazing stories of these easily overlooked creatures. |
Jun 27, 2017 |
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Box Turtles Are Slow But Sure
27:54
What a delightful creature to meet when you are walking in the woods. Find out when to look for eastern box turtles and how to help them survive a trip across a road. |
Jun 20, 2017 |
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Fireflies Light Up Our Lives
22:17
Fireflies are loved by people all round the world. Join Bill and Bob as they share stories of fireflies from their childhoods mixed in with a bit of firefly science. |
Jun 13, 2017 |
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Wrens Are Very Curious Birds
23:46
Wrens have got to be one of the cutest little birds. They also love to hang around people. Join us as we explore the world of these friendly little birds. |
Jun 06, 2017 |
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Sit Spot
23:26
The Sit Spot is a simple powerful technique to connect with nature. Bill and Bob will explain how to do it and the advantages of making this part of your everyday life. |
May 30, 2017 |
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Stinging Nettle
24:33
his is a plant that will test your nature awareness. How long does the sting last? Tune in to find out! |
May 23, 2017 |
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Black Rat Snake
21:47
Learn all about the snake that is often harmed by humans out of fear. Bill and Bob will share stories and facts that will help you be a little more at home with the black rat snake. |
May 16, 2017 |
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Moles
23:52
Some people get upset when they see signs of moles but not the Nature Guys. Find out all the amazing attributes of this little creature. |
May 09, 2017 |
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Dandelions
27:06
Dandelions may be an eyesore to some but not to us. In fact we like them so much we eat them! |
May 02, 2017 |
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A Walk in the Woods
25:13
Bill and Bob spend three days together leading wildflower hikes. They both take away some valuable lessons. |
Apr 25, 2017 |
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Hummingbirds
29:13
Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of the hummingbird - the only bird that can truly hover. |
Apr 18, 2017 |
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Raccoons
24:47
Join Bill and Bob as they explore the world of the masked bandits who can create both havoc and hilarity as they invade the human world. |
Apr 11, 2017 |
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Spring Fungi
20:40
Bill is all excited about spring fungi. Join us to learn about three types of fungi that you can find on your next walk in the woods. |
Apr 04, 2017 |
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Bat in the House
29:02
Jake and Sarah just found a bat in their house for the third time! Listen in as Bill and Bob explore bats and some possible solutions to Jake and Sarah’s dilemma. |
Mar 28, 2017 |
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Tree of Heaven
20:40
Turns out the tree of heaven is not so heavenly! Tune in to find out all about the tree that is not a blessing! |
Mar 21, 2017 |
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Mockingbird
23:31
Judy has a mockingbird problem and it is Nature Guys to the rescue! Find out what Bill and Bob come up with to solve the problem |
Mar 14, 2017 |
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Spring Wildflowers
24:33
Bill’s favorite season is spring and in this episode Bill and Bob share some amazing stories about wildflowers. |
Mar 07, 2017 |
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Daffodils
24:32
Discover more about the beloved daffodil of Springtime and how humans have |
Feb 28, 2017 |
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Ladybugs
23:14
Can Ladybugs really bite? Yes they can! Join us to find out more about this bug that is really a beetle. |
Feb 21, 2017 |
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Coyote Love
26:17
Bill and Bob are celebrating Valentine’s Day by showing coyotes the love they deserve. |
Feb 14, 2017 |
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Tracks in Snow..Mud..Sand
22:57
Finding footprints in the snow or mud can reveal what wildlife has visited and crossed your path before you came along. Learn about the more common tracks in your own neighborhood. |
Feb 07, 2017 |
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Sugar Maple
22:39
Join us as we share some fascinating facts and stories about the sweet tasting sugar maple tree. |
Jan 31, 2017 |
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Northern Red Oak
24:27
Bill and Bob explore an old oak tree in Bob’s backyard |
Jan 24, 2017 |
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Screech Owl
25:25
If you hear a spooky sound at night you just might have a eastern screech owl in your neighborhood. Join us to find out more about this little owl. |
Jan 17, 2017 |
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Barred Owl
24:42
If you are out at night listen for the sound of the barred owl. “Who cooks for you who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all? |
Jan 10, 2017 |
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Great Horned Owl
23:55
Join us as we discover the secrets of the Great Horned Owl. |
Jan 03, 2017 |
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Uninvited Guests
24:24
Do you ever bring in plants for the winter? Maybe you have brought in some uninvited guest and never knew it. Bill will share stories of some exciting guests. |
Dec 27, 2016 |
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Stink Bugs
24:07
Nature Guys delve into the invasion of the stink bug! Bill and Bob will share the history of the stink bug and some tips on what to do if they visit your house. |
Dec 13, 2016 |
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Loons
22:28
Bill and Bob dive into the captivating world of the loon. This is a bird so talented it helped Henry Fonda win an Academy Award! |
Nov 29, 2016 |
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Red Eft
25:19
Bob brings Bill a treat that only a squirrel would love. Bill leads a hike and finds a red eft. Learn the fascinating story of this rarely seen creature. |
Nov 14, 2016 |
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Hedge Apples
20:37
Bill and Bob explore the mysteries of the Osage Orange Tree. Find out why this is the most planted tree in North America and why it was so highly prized by Native Americans. |
Nov 01, 2016 |
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Sitting by a Beech
21:33
Bill and Bob explore the world of the American Beech Tree. Bill shares about boogie woogie aphids, beech drops and much more. Bob sits near a beech and discovers the secret of how Native Americans collected beech nuts. The tip of the week just might come in handy on a stormy day. |
Oct 15, 2016 |
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Fleas and Bees?
23:10
Bill visits Florida and brings home some troublesome guests. Bob is busy moving some kayaks and discovers a very active buzzing insect nest. Join us to find out how we dealt with these challenges and get some tips on how to deal with some of natures more challenging creatures. |
Oct 06, 2016 |
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Home Depot
20:30
Bob discovers nature in a hardware store. |
Oct 05, 2016 |
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Shiny Objects
19:54
Bill learns about birds collecting coins at a car wash. |
Oct 04, 2016 |