The Naturalist Podcast
Summary: The Naturalist Podcast is a rambling discussion of the world outside. Hosted by Sea McKeon (a biodiversity scientist and evolutionary ecologist) and Lev Frid (a ranger, wildlife photographer, and guide) the podcast covers topics of interest to modern naturalists. Discussions center on what is going on in the immediate surroundings in "Outside my door", Recent Natural History in the News, "Tropical flavors" when the opportunity presents, Natural History media reviews and the occasional guest appearance of other naturalists from around the world. We welcome your questions, and encourage everyone to take the time to get outside and observe what is going on outside in your own neighborhood. Come visit at http://www.naturalistpodcast.com
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Spring is well underway in the North (finally!) and Lev and Sea have lots to talk about. The hawks are back, the birds might freeze, a challenge is issued. The iNaturalist city nature challenge, a spectacular insect collection, and a few new books are among the highlights, and Lev is gearing up for some amazing trips!
Spring is moving like a freight train into the North. Salamanders are moving into breeding grounds with all sorts of mysteries, Lev gets started with his fish spotting for the year while Sea gets a new family in the Bahamas. Nick investigates gulls in CT and Zach makes a video of interesting worm biology. Moth season starts! Link to Dave Shaw: www.david-w-shaw.com Wikipedia definition of Polyploidy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyploid Wikipedia definition of Neoteny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoteny Oops! Inermiidae are closely related to Haemulidae, not Lutjanidae! : http://www.fishbase.org/summary/FamilySummary.php?ID=479 Nick Bonomo’s Gull adventure: http://www.shorebirder.com Dancing Worm Sex Organ: https://youtu.be/g1lq_QMirdI Zach Kobrinksy: zachariahkobrinsky.com Finding Moths: http://nationalmothweek.org/finding-moths-2/
Lev guides innocent birders to boreal specialties and frozen frogs. A warm weather spell gets some early migration going. Feeder birds and food choices. Ancient otters in the news. Lev finds a new mammal in his park, and spring is on the way!
The snow gets deeper, and animals are looking for open water. Lev and Sea chat about eastern eagles, scavenging Fishers, Eastern Wolves, winter owls, the NY Ross’ Gull, the PA Black-backed Oriole and vagrant birds. Sea mentions a recent trip to Bermuda, Lev reviews “Life in the Blue”.
Welcome to the Naturalist Podcast! In episode 1 we chat about the arrival of winter, wandering sparrows, ‘badger-ness’ and excavation in woodpeckers, dinosaurs in amber, a jaguar sighting, some new documentaries and books.
