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108 - How to Actually Identify Ducks
Episode 108
Duck season is here — and ducks are confusing. If you've ever stood at the edge of a pond going completely blank while trying to name what you're loo…
4 hours ago
107 -The Dusk Chorus: What Happens When the Sun Goes Down
Episode 107
You've heard the dawn chorus — but have you heard the dusk chorus? Step outside at sunset and a whole different world comes alive. In this episode, J…
1 week ago
106 - Why Do Birds Sing at Dawn?
Episode 106
Have you ever woken up at five in the morning, stepped outside into the cold and the dark, and heard a single bird start to sing — and then another, …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
105 - The First Thing Every Animal Does When Spring Arrives
Episode 105
Spring fever is real — and it turns out every creature in the natural world has it too. In this episode I'm exploring the very first thing each anima…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
104 - Spring Is Already Here — You Just Have to Know Where to Look
Episode 104
Step outside with me for a minute. The grass is still brown and undecided. There are patches of snow on the north side of the fence. The ground is so…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
103 - Feathers Are More Incredible Than You Think
Episode 103
I walk past feathers all the time — on the trail, in my yard, floating across the floor when my bird molts — and I'll be honest, I never gave them a …
1 month ago
102 - Why Can Animals Eat Things That Would Kill Us?
Episode 102
Have you ever watched a dog eat something off the ground and thought — I would be in the hospital right now? Or stared at a koala stuffing eucalyptus…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
101 - From Skywatching to Wall Clocks: How Nature Became Our Calendar
Episode 101
How did watching the sky turn into the calendar on the wall and the clock we check every day? This episode explores how ancient sky observations evol…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
100 - Berries: Nature’s Winter Survival Strategy
Episode 100
Winter isn’t empty—it’s stocked with hidden food. Berries are nature’s survival pantry when everything else disappears. Look closer, and you’ll see w…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
99 - Reading the Tracks: Discovering Animal Stories Right Outside Your Door
Episode 99
Every snowfall writes a story across the ground. Each footprint is a clue left behind by a hidden neighbor. All you have to do is slow down and learn…
2 months ago