Dispatches from the Forest

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!  

The largest butterflies in the world are species of Swallowtail butterflies.  Learn more about these big, beautiful members of Lepidoptera on this episode!   Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email!  Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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! Support the podcast by becoming a Patron!  Get the details at www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate using the Cash App and the Cashtag $ForestNerd Donate using PayPal or send me an email!  www.Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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!   Support the podcast by becoming a Patron!  Get all the details at www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send me an email or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and the cashtag $ForestNerd Check out the Merch store at www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest  

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!   Support the podcast by becoming a Patron!  www.patreon.com/Dispatchesfromtheforest Donate using PayPal or send me an email: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate through the Cash App using $ForestNerd Check out the Merch Store at www.cafepress.com/shop/Dispatchesfromtheforest  

How does wildlife survive extreme weather and a whole bunch of animal observations on this Dirt Dispatch!   Support the Podcast!  Become a Patron!  www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate using the Cash App and the Cashtag $ForestNerd or Donate using PayPal and my email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Follow Dispatches from the Forest on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube!

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

The world's largest wildlife crossing is nearing completion not too far from Dispatches HQ and a couple of really cool insects that I saw this week.  Check it out! Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email!  dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and the cashtag $ForestNerd Check out the merch store!  www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

There are two animals that are called, at least in English, "Pandas" - the Red Panda and the Giant Panda (aka "Panda Bear").  But other than sharing part of their names, they're not closely related.  Learn more about two of the most adorable members of the animal kingdom on this episode! Support the Podcast! Become a patron:  www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or email me: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and $ForestNerd Check out the merch store:  www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

There is an abundance of wildflowers in bloom here around Dispatches HQ - learn about some of these plants and how they were traditionally used on this episode of Dirt Dispatches!   Support the podcast! Patreon:  www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal (and my email address!): Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Cash App:  $ForestNerd Merch Store: www.cafepress.com/shop/Dispatchesfromtheforest Follow us on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

Lemurs are kind of a zoo staple, but how much do you know about them beyond that they're super cute?  Well learn all about these adorable primates on this episode of the podcast!   Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation using PayPal or email me!  dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and the Cashtag ForestNerd Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!