The Amateur Naturalist

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.  But is something injects or bites us and inducts into us a venom then they are venomous.They live in half of the United States.They have eggs inside their bodies but the eggs hatch prior to the babies being born as live birth.Lets talk about what they eat and what eats them.Listen at the end about my Thank Goodness for the glass story as a rattlesnake struck at my face!!!!My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 something injects or bites us and inducts into us a venom then they are venomous.They live in half of the United States.They have eggs inside their bodies but the eggs hatch prior to the babies being born as live birth.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 geographically.Where do they live as far as habitats.How long is their gestation period and how big of a litter does momma actually have?And I have a few stories where I was pretty dang close to striped skunks.  Once, almost in my lap!!!!!!My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 species of Albatross?What do they eat?Do they mate for life?How does plastic pollution affect these Albatross?My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 EuropeDoes it actually kill trees?Can you eat or can you smoke it to get high?It's that time of the year.  Get your mistletoe hung above your doorway asap ... kisses are waiting for you!!Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks    Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music!  I love it.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 "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:These stink bugs eat a lot of our vegetables, corn, apples, soybeans, etc.So far they have not come up with a pesticide that stops these voracious little bugs.Source: The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug; Penn State Extension; http://extension.psu.eduSource: Stink Bugs: Got Pests?; http://www.maine.govPlease tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 Cornel Labs even though I do a great job of advertising their product.  LOL.  Who knows, maybe one of the great folks at Cornel are listening today and could help me out a bit.  LOL.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 Bird ID App from Cornell Labs..How do you use it?Several methods of using the app.Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 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 Tree of Heaven.Where did it originate from?Who started planting it all over the United States? In backyards, along highways, and in in parks everywhere?Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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 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 Tree of Heaven.Where did it originate from?Who started planting it all over the United States? In backyards, along highways, and in in parks everywhere?Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

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 will talk about:In this episode I will discuss the problems with these hogs living in the park.I will talk about how they are destroying plants, habitats and harming other animals.Where did they come from?How did they get here?How do we get rid of them from the park?What do they eat?Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:1) Wikipedia2) www.nps.gov      Managing the wild hogs in the park3) www.yoursmokies.com     characteristics of the wild boars inside the park.  what do they eat

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 the Vernal Pools.I will talk about their extreme importance to biodiversity.In some areas we are losing these vernal pools at a rapid pace.Some of the animals and plants that live and thrive in them.That it is important that they dry up in the summer to prevent fish from living in them.Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:1) Wikipedia2) www.epa.gov/wetlands/vernal pools3) www.maine.gov/vernal pools

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 episode I will discuss the Copperhead snake.I will also discuss where they are found.What do these snakes eat?What predators eat this snake?What are these Hershey's Kisses that you speak of????Do they lay eggs or do they actually have live birth?Reproduction Food sourcesPlease tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:1)  Finn, Robert; "Snake Venom Protein Paralyzes Cancer Cells";  Journal of the National Cancer Institute; Pages 261-2622) "Venomous Snakes"; (https://www.cdc.gov/snakes)3) "Copperhead Snakes"; A-Z Animals.com4) "Southern Copperhead Snakes"; Wikipedia

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/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode I will discuss the Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys.I will also discuss where they are found.What do these monkeys eat?What predators eat this Howler Monkey?The effect of the pet trade on the decrease of the monkey population.Reproduction Food sourcesPlease tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:1)  Groves, C.P.  (2005)  ;  Wilson, D.E.   Mammal Species of the World.  University press2)  Wikipedia   Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys in Latin America3)  Monkey Predators: What Eats Monkeys?;  By Janet F. Murray;  September 22, 2022;  a-z-animals.com4)  Wildtracks          www.Wildtracksusa.org/howler-monkey-program

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 I will discuss the Blue Jay songbird.I will also discuss where they are found.What do these birds eat?What predators eat the Blue Jay snake itself?How many eggs do they lay?How can you attract them to your bird feeders?  Does the male help with the nest building and the bay bird raising Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:Sibley, D.A. (2014). The Sibley Guide to Birds, second edition. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NYSmith, Kimberly G.,  Keith A. Tarvin and Glen Woolfenden. (2013). Blue Jay , version 2.0   Inside The Birds of North America (P.G. Rodewald)  Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York

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 Eastern Garter Snake.I will also discuss where they are found.What do these snakes eat?What eats the Eastern Garter snake itself?Do they lay eggs or have live birth?Are they venomous or not?  Would you believe that they have a mild venom?How can you attract them to your garden?  I piled up logs and sticks in one corner of the backyard down by the creek and the woods!!How can you deter them from your yard if you just don't want them?Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:Wikipediahttps://animaldiversity.orghttps://www.chesapeakebay.net

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 will talk about:In this episode I will discuss Morel mushrooms.I will also discuss where they are found.Don't confuse them with FALSE MORELS which are poisonous.Where in the woods might you find them?How much do they cost if you don't want to go look in the woods for them?Morel mushroom biological classification.Go to the internet map and see where they are being found and when ...  very cool site.Morel map       thegreatmorel.comPlease tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:"Morel Mushroom Identification"; by Mrs. Mushroom; October 17, 2022"The Great Morel";  www.thegreatmorel.com"Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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.  Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode I will discuss "Why do skunks cross the road"?I will also discuss what skunks eat.We will discuss what animals predate on skunks as food?I will most definitely discuss the skunk mating season.What do you do if you get sprayed?Skunk biologySkunk biological classification.Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:"The Striped Skunk"; Wikipedia; 2018"Managing Skunk Problems in Kentucky"; Cooperative Extension Service of KY; Thomas G. Barnes; 2020

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 talk about:In this episode I will discuss "The Great Backyard Bird Count"Dates are February 17-20, 2023You can count as little as 15 minutes on one of the days or multiple times per day and you can count 1 to 4 days.Optional...... download Merlin ID AppOptional...... download free eBird mobile appGet a notebook and penGet binocularsUse the Merlin ID app to see pictures of birds and hear bird sounds to help you ID birds by site or by soundGet out into nature with your kids, your friends, your parentsHave some fun between February 17-20, 2023IT IS FREE !!!!Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:"Great Backyard Bird Count 2023; by Team eBird; February 6, 2023

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 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 company Colossal Biosciences ... the company doing the DNA work to bring back some extinct animals like the Woolly Mammoth, the Dodo bird and the Tasmanian Wolf.When is the soonest this could happen?Is it truly possible?What will this do for the Artic environment?  We will mention the improvement in not only biodiversity but also to the climate.Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz. I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:Colossal Biosciences;  http://colossal.comScientists are reincarnating the Woolly Mammoth to return in 4 years;  Popular mechanics magazine; January 30, 2023; by Tim Newcomb

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 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 whether we should or should not feed wildlife.I will discuss some stories involving black bears, striped skunks, alligators, duck and geese and even a squirrel with some sharp teeth.Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** 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=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.Sources this week:"The Hidden Harm in Feeding Your Local Wildlife";   by Caitlin May                                             U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service