Episodes

  • The Toe Biters
    Sep 27 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am exploring the “toe biters”. If you’ve ever been in a pond and had a stinging bite on your toe, then you know all about the toe biters. Join me this week at Bird Song Nature Park in Orchard Park, NY for an exciting adventure in nature.

    Picture of a giant water bug with eggs on the back.

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    29 mins
  • Wandering at Eternal Flame Park
    Sep 19 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I would like to take you on a wandering to The Eternal Flame. This hidden gem in Western NY is a popular place for visitors as it blends fire with water. Join me on this adventure.

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    28 mins
  • If It Smells Like Garlic In The Woods...
    Sep 12 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I would like to introduce you to a very common invasive species in the North Eastern US. Although it is known by many names, I have always called it garlic mustard. Join me as we explore this interesting plant.


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    25 mins
  • Hiking The Rail Trails
    Sep 5 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we are headed back in time to when railroads were the main way for people and goods to travel. As railroads were abandoned when due to the introduction of the automobile, many of these trails were turned into rail trails or rails-to-trails. Join me as I walk along the ECRT trail in Erie County, NY and learn about the rail-trail system.

    Rail Trail Conservancy

    ECRT

    Share the Trail!

    TrailLink


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    Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading.

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    Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week.

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    39 mins
  • The Common Loon vs Annulus
    Aug 29 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring how the common loon is affected by the black flies during nesting season. Is it a problem for this charismatic bird? Is it affecting their nesting patterns or population? Find out the answers to these questions and much more during this episode.

    Video of loon taking off in the water.

    Black flies on loon (trigger warning - it is difficult to watch the poor bird)


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    Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week.

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    41 mins
  • What's With These Hot Bugs?
    Aug 22 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring facts about those noisy hot bugs. Better known as Cicadas. Why dose have some years that they are extremely noisy? What are those alien sheds on the tress? How do they make that loud noise? Come along as I answer these questions and more.


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    Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at…

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    https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch

    Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading.

    Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer

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    Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week.

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    31 mins
  • Downsizing - Exploring Your Backyard
    Aug 15 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring the wilds of my new backyard. I have moved to suburbia and am adjusting to the downsizing from 12 acres of mostly natural property to a cultured 1/2 acre. Come and join me as I learn to deal with this major downsizing.


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    Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at…

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    Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading.

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    Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week.

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    32 mins
  • Nature At Night - Part 2 (bug nights)
    Aug 8 2024

    Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me this week for part 2 of the Nature at Night episodes. This week I am again Wandering through the wilds of my own backyard at night… yes, I said at night. I’ll talk about the exciting things that are out in nature while most of us humans head indoors. I will also discuss how to set up a bug sheet and why insects are attracted to light. Come and join me.


    Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at…

    https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer


    Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes.

    Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at…

    https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer

    Nature Wanderer Merch at…

    https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch

    Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading.

    Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer

    You can find me at:

    www.thenaturewanderer.com

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    Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week.

    Help keep the planet healthy and clean. Affordable environmentally friendly products at Life Without Plastic. Click here to shop for the planet.


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    34 mins