Episodes

4 days ago
Dirt Dispatch #32
4 days ago
4 days ago
It's baby season here at Dispatches HQ! In this dispatch I'll tell you about predator satiation strategies and the plants and animals that employ them!
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Episode 103: Pretty in Pink (Flamingoes)
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
I went to the zoo last week and saw a bunch of stuff - including flamingoes! Other than being pink what else do you know about these brightly colored birds? Well tune in to learn all about them!
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #31
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
My nature observations of the week, a plea for using humane methods to get mice out of your house, and an addendum to the last episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! Check it out!
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Episode 102: Aquatic Insects
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Water striders and predacious diving beetles are found in almost every aquatic habitat in the world. In seasonal wetlands they seem to appear like magic. Learn more about these amazing aquatic insects on this episode!
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #30
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Birds sometimes nest in strange places - but maybe they know what they're doing. Also the magic of seasonal wetlands. Tune in to get all the details!
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Episode 101: Weirdos: Pangolins and Echidnas
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
On this episode I'll tell you about a couple of strange critters that share some similarities but are not closely related. One of them has a 4 headed penis. Intrigued? Learn more by listening to the episode!
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #29
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Why do some people just seem to hate wildlife? Well, I've been giving it some thought and I've got some ideas. Find out what I'm thinking on this episode!
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Episode 100: Mighty Morphin' Mustelids
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
100th Episode? How is that possible? Learn about some more mustelids: mink, ermine and long tailed weasels. How are they different? How are they similar? What are their superpowers? (Yes they have superpowers!) Learn all about them in this episode!
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Dispatches from the Forest
I love to indulge my inner nature nerd. I have a degree in Natural Resource Management and I'm a Virginia Master Naturalist. If there is a particular topic you'd like me to talk about, let me know. You can email me at Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com
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