The Amateur Naturalist
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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Episodes
57 episodes
What Is Decimating Most Of The Hemlock Trees Of North America
In Episode #56 of Season #4, I will discuss what tiny little insect is killing off the majestic and beautiful Hemlock Trees?One of my hobbies is to hike and near me is the Red River Gorge Geological Area. I love hiking in this area...
Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountains PART 2
In Episode #55 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants. Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as some trillium plants (4), some ferns (2) and some blueberry plants (2). Plants such as these grow in an...
Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountain Areas
In Episode #54 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants. Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and White Pine trees. Plants such as these grow in and around the Appalachian...
Dire Wolves Died Out ... Are They Now Back From Extinction?
Send us a textIn Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire Wolf, from it...
Whitetail Deer Communication Through Scent Glands
Send us a textIn Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer.Your hos...
Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?
In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.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 Natura...
The Omnivorous American Black Bear
In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.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 Natura...
A Very Recognizable Predator - The Hammerhead Shark
n Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I...
The Hammerhead WHAT??
In Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm.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...
Crotalus horridus - The Timber Rattlesnake PART # 2 "Thank Goodness for the Glass"
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....
Crotalus horridus - The Venomous but Not Poisonous Timber Rattlesnake
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 ...
Our Black and White Musk-Filled Little Friend; The Striped Skunk
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:
The Mushroom That Looks Like Santa's Beard
In Episode #44 I will discuss the the bright white, edible mushroom that looks a lot like Santa Claus big white beard.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors...
The Large Yet Declining Albatross
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.&nb...
Kissing Under the Christmas Mistletoe!!
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 ta...
The Fall Invasion of the Stink Bugs
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 s...
Enjoy The Outdoors Even More with the Merlin Bird App
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 ...
Coatis in Mexico; Is it a Dog, a Monkey, an Anteater, or a Raccoon?
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 ...
The Tree of Heaven: The Exotic Invasive Little Tree That Almost No One Wanted
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...
The Highly Invasive Wild Hogs of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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 "Th...
Our Seasonal Wetlands Called Vernal Pools
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".**** Cli...
The Venomous Snake with the Brown Hershey Kisses
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"...
The Roaring Howl of the Howler Monkeys of the Yucatan
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 o...
The Loud and Raucous and Quite Colorful Blue Jay
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".