Dispatches from the Forest

Episode 110: Where There's a Will...A Whip-poor-will

It's finally "spooky season"!  So let's talk about things that lurk in the dark.  Because we humans are not afraid of the dark, per se, but of the things IN the dark, the things the darkness is concealing. Whippoorwills are one of those things.  And like other things that we hear calling in the dark of night, they’re the subject of many a legend.  Lean more about these legendary birds in this episode!
 
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Dirt Dispatch #38

My stance on the use of A.I. as it relates to the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast, and one of my favorite things ever - the singing of coyotes in response to a unique aspect of living on a military base.  Check it out on this Dirt Dispatch!
 
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Episode 109: Swallowtail Butterflies

The largest butterflies in the world are species of Swallowtail butterflies.  Learn more about these big, beautiful members of Lepidoptera on this episode!
 
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Episode 108: Burying Beetles - Crypt Keepers of the Insect World

Seldom seen but working hard to help clean up dead stuff, carrion beetles are fascinating insects.  And even among carrion beetles, burying beetles are unique.  Learn all about burying beetles on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Dirt Dispatch #36

On this episode I tell you all about the Belted Kingfisher.  A mohawk sporting punk rocker of a bird that lives near calm waters across the U.S. and Canada.  It's a Kerfuffle of Kingfishers!  Check it out!
 
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Episode 107: Cormorant-o-Rama

The Double-crested Cormorant is a diving bird that's widespread across North America.  If you've spent any time near water you've probably seen one, but this is your chance to learn more about these fascinating divers! And afterwards you can go outside and get dirty!
 
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Dirt Dispatch #35

How does wildlife survive extreme weather and a whole bunch of animal observations on this Dirt Dispatch!
 
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Episode 106: Koala Kapers

When George Perry published the first image of a koala in his 1810 natural history work Arcana, he wrote, “…they have little either in their character or appearance to interest the Naturalist or Philosopher."   But I say that this just proves that ol' George was not a very good Naturalist.  Learn why George was so very wrong on this episode of the Podcast!
 
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