Step outside and stay awhile
Once in awhile we are going to take advantage of Billʼs vast travel experience. In this edition of Through the Eyes of Nature Guys, Bill and Bob share nature stories from Belize.
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Bill has traveled the world in his long career. In this episode he shares some tips and tricks to help make sure you can enjoy the natural world no matter how close or far you travel from home. Our sources for this episode include Bill’s list of tips and tricks. Continue Reading …
Learn how and how not to pick up a snapping turtle. These turtles live a really long time. Find out the pros and cons of this strategy. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails.
The turtle photo is from Drewʼs nature preschool graduation at the Cincinnati Nature Center. Peggy came dressed in a turtle t-shirt for the show!
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Peggy with Bill and Bob at RRT
Tune in to find out why deer will not eat ferns. Bill will explain the life cycle of this amazing plant. Bob takes you way back to the time when ferns were eaten by dinosaurs. Find out why the Victorians in Britain had fern fever.
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Beth’s ferns that the deer do not eat
Fiddleheads on ferns
Ticks can make you sick. However, if you take a few precautions they will not prevent you from being outside. Join us to find all about these challenging creatures.
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Bobʼs garden is invaded by voles. Tune in to find out why this little rodent is being studied by researchers.
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Photo thanks to Larry Dailey
Seems like everyone knows something about the Praying Mantis. Tune in to find out some interesting facts that you might not know.
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Who isnʼt happy to see butterflies? Bill loves to look for zebra and tiger butterflies in April and May. Join us to find out how these butterflies get out so early.
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Tiger Swallowtail
Zebra Swallowtail
Bob is amazed to learn that tent caterpillars are native. He also learns that pregnant horses can be harmed by tent caterpillars. As usual Bill tells us when and where to find these gregarious creatures.
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Bill has a very hard time dealing with the common starling. Bob does his best to bring up some interesting facts about the starling. Join us to see if Bill changes his mind about a bird that many people love to hate.
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