Dispatches from the Forest

I recently saw a lone Snow goose hanging out with several dozen (or more) Canada geese.  So let's learn more about the second most abundant and noisiest waterfowl in the world!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Tragedy in Antarctica, footprints in the snow, some other wildlife observations from around Dispatches HQ and the lessons we can learn from Canada Geese.  Tune in to hear all about it!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

I have a confession; I kind of forgot Muskox existed as a North American mammal.  But these arctic-dwelling bovines are incredibly interesting.  Learn all about them on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

One of my favorite quotes comes from Barry Lopez, author of the book "Of Wolves and Men".  He wrote, "We know little about wolves, but a great deal about what we believe wolves to be."  I've been thinking about this quote a lot lately because it seems to me that many people spend a lot of time outside while still managing to isolate themselves to a certain degree from the natural world.  Tune in to hear more about the relationship between wolves and deer, coyotes and their mates, and the importance of checking your sources.   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Arctic foxes live in one of the harshest environments on the planet - and yet, it doesn't seem to bother them.  How do they manage to survive in the arctic?  Find out on this first episode of 2026!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

The last Dirt Dispatch of 2025!  2026 promises to be a year of transition and change but also new opportunities and adventures - at least here at Dispatches from the Forest.  We wish you all the best in the New Year.  Tune in to hear my thoughts - I'll also revisit the Greenland Wildlife Overpass - largest wildlife overpass located just a couple hours south of me!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Ptarmigan are birds that live in the arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere.  And they are well adapted to life in the cold!  Learn more about the hare-footed arctic bird with the silent "P" in its name: the ptarmigan!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Elk tusks and Peapod the pocket squirrel.  I mean really, what more do I have to say to get you to listen to this Dirt Dispatch?   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via Venmo, PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Snow leopards are built to live in cold, high altitude environments.  They're also one of the most elusive predators on the planet.  Do they really carry their tail around in their mouths though?  Find out on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Why are the Great horned owls so vocal this time of year and are raccoons really becoming domesticated?  Find out on this Dirt Dispatch!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

It's been 4 years since I first talked about wild turkeys - but in honor of American Thanksgiving we're revisiting this delicious upland game bird.  Learn more about the wild cousins of the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners on this episode!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Find out what cool observations I've made recently, the world's largest spider web is discovered (not by me though!) and a couple social media rants!  Tune in and then go outside and get dirty!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Thanks to Dawn for this listener-requested topic: Siamese Fighting Fish, A.K.A. Bettas.  This ubiquitous pet store fish is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world, and not only is their history with humans interesting, but they are interesting from a wildlife perspective too!  Learn more on this episode!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

There are seasons that are defined by the rising and setting of the sun, and seasons that are defined by which invertebrates are invading my house.  Learn more about Miller Moths, Boxelder bugs and Western conifer seed bugs in this Dirt Dispatch!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

We're capping off Spooky Season by learning about some of the biggest spiders in the world!  No tricks, just treats!   You know what would be a treat?  If you supported the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

I'm not social media savvy, but a video I posted on TikTok and Instagram of a pair of owls being mobbed by crows got really popular!  Yay!  On this Dirt Dispatch I'll address some of the questions and misconceptions that came up in the comments of this and another of my videos.   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

We'll continue on the theme of "creepy" animals with a look at the Aye-aye and the Vampire Squid.  How are they creepy?  Well, I guess if you want to know you'll need to come into the darkness to find out....bwahahahahahaha!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

My thoughts on being outside in the dark, and what the data says about the impact of wolves on deer populations.  Check it out!   Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or email me!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

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!   Support the podcast!  Become a patron!  www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate via the Cash App: $ForestNerd Check out the merch store!  www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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!   Support the podcast!  Become a patron!  www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate using the Cash App and $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or send an email: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store:  www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!