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The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ...
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In Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake.I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. Bu...
In Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake.I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. But is somethi...
In Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the striped skunk because it is February 2024. Skunks are on the move. Why are they on the move?Why are so many getting killed on the highway, every single year, in February and in March?We will talk about where they live ...
In Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:The biological classification of the Albatross.Where does it live geographically?How many species of the Albatross are there?How wide is it's massive wing span?What is causing the decline of 16 of the 22 spec...
In Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:The biological classification of the mistletoe.Where does it live geographically?Is mistletoe a parasitic plant?How did hanging mistletoe on a door way and the kissing practice actually get started?!?!What they look likeMedicinal uses by Native Americans and in E...
In Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China and Japan and did not get to the United States until 1995 or so. Already it has spread to 22 states.They eat a lot of crops, fruit trees, vegetable plants, etc. But some eat other bugs including stink bugs.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am...
In Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App. I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds. But I also love being able to identify birds or plants or trees while I am out on a hike, a walk, or even on a camping trip. I found this Bird App and I placed it on my phone to use to identify birds by sight or by song. It is a lot of fun and it can be used in many ways. And no, I am not being sponsored by Corne...
In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awes...
In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awe...
In Episode #36 I will discuss the wild hogs that live in and around the Smoky Mountains National Park.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We wil...
In Episode #35 I will discuss the Vernal Pools or Ponds. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode I will discuss t...
In Episode #34 I will discuss the beautiful but venomous Copperhead snake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this ...
In Episode #33 I will discuss the Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys of Belize, Guatemala, and the Yucatan of south eastern Mexico.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?re...
In Episode #32 I will discuss the loud, beautiful, and altruistic Blue JayYour host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode...
In Episode #31 I will discuss the Eastern Garter Snake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode I will discuss the...
In Episode #30 I will discuss the unique looking, maybe funny looking, but very delicious Morel Mushrooms.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We...
In Episode #29 I will discuss striped skunks and why we see so many of them dead on our highways and roads in February and March in the United States each and every year.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. G...
In Episode #28 I will discuss "The Great Backyard Bird Count 2023". It is February 17-20, 2023.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will...
In Episode #27 I will discuss how a United States company is working on genetically using DNA from extinct animals to bring them back. The first animals they are working on are the Woolly Mammoth, the Dodo bird, and the Tasmanian Wolf (also called the Tasmanian Tiger.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start y...
In Episode #26 I will discuss whether we should or should not feed wildlife. And if we do feed wildlife what are the dangers and the ramifications to both them and to us? Do Not Feed the Wildlife!Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is...
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