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The Nature Wanderer

Paul Fehringer · en · 176 episodes

Welcome to The Nature Wanderer! Join host Paul as we explore the wonders of the natural world, from fascinating wildlife and backyard discoveries to the science behind nature's mysteries, outdoor adventures, and even a few spooky tales. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating facts, satisfy your curiosity, and discover the extraordinary in the everyday. You don't have to be an expert or travel far to experience nature's wonder. Just step outside, slow down, and take a closer look. You never…

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  The Trail That Wasn't There: A Nature Wanderer Halloween Special

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! What would you do if you discovered a trail in the woods that you'd…

  Oct 29, 2026·47m
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  Skywoman and the Birth of Turtle Island: An Indigenous Creation Story

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! For Indigenous Peoples' Day, The Nature Wanderer takes a step into the…

  Oct 15, 2026·40m
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  Bears: More Than Meets the Eye

  THE NATURE WANDERER Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Bears have always been part of the North American…

  Oct 1, 2026·54m
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  The Other Side of Nature: Exploring the World After Dark

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! What happens to the natural world when the sun goes down? We tend to…

  Sep 17, 2026·33m
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  Discovering the World of Dragonflies

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Have you ever stopped beside a pond and really watched the dragonflies?…

  Sep 3, 2026·49m
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  Exploring Nature Like a Kid Again

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Children experience nature differently than most adults. They aren't…

  Aug 20, 2026·26m
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  Does Size Matter? When Is a Hill a Mountain?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Is a hill just a short mountain? Is a pond simply a small lake? Is a…

  Aug 6, 2026·28m
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  Wander Far. Wander Safe.

  THE NATURE WANDERER Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Summer is one of the best times to explore…

  Jul 23, 2026·33m
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  Tiny Worlds, Big Discoveries

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! What happens when you slow down and look at nature through a magnifying…

  Jul 9, 2026·27m
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  Spider Silk: Nature's Ultimate Super Material

  THE NATURE WANDERER Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! When most people see a spider web, they see a…

  Jun 25, 2026·35m
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  Are You Walking IN Nature or WITH It?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Most of us spend time walking in nature, but what if we approached our…

  Jun 11, 2026·38m
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  Everything You Know About Wildlife Might Be Wrong

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! 🐸 Do toads really give you warts? 🕷️ Are daddy longlegs actually deadly…

  May 28, 2026·39m
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  Small, Smelly, and Misunderstood: A Stink Bug Story

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! In this episode, I dive into something a lot of us have been noticing…

  May 14, 2026·30m
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  Discovering Spring on the Trail

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Spring has arrived—and with it comes one of the most dynamic and…

  Apr 30, 2026·37m
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  Hitchhikers, Gliders, and Exploders

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Episode notes and links: In this episode, I take a closer look at one of…

  Apr 16, 2026·30m
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  Venom or Poison? This Mistake Could Cost You

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! In this episode of The Nature Wanderer, I take a closer look at one of…

  Apr 2, 2026·35m
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  In Search of Quiet: What We Lose When Noise Takes Over

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! In this special Podcasthon episode, I explore something we rarely think…

  Mar 19, 2026·43m
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  From Almost Gone to Gobble Strong

  THE NATURE WANDERER Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! In this episode of The Nature Wanderer, I’m talking…

  Mar 5, 2026·35m
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  Tiny Farmers, Perfect Traffic: The Secret Life of Leafcutter Ant Trails

  THE NATURE WANDERER Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! When you come across a line of leafcutter ants, it…

  Feb 19, 2026·37m
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  Birds, Binoculars, and Belonging: The Great Backyard Bird Count

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! What if simply watching birds could help science? In this episode of The…

  Feb 5, 2026·30m
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  Aurora Borealis: The Night Sky’s Greatest Light Show

  Welcome to another episode of The Nature Wanderer Podcast! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt like the universe was putting on a show just for…

  Jan 22, 2026·30m
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  Cold Feathers: Birding Through Winter’s Quiet Season

  Winter doesn’t mean nature goes silent—it just speaks more softly. In this episode of Nature Wanderer, I slow things down and step into the world of winter…

  Jan 8, 2026·36m
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  Where Santa Lives: The Wild Side of Lapland

  Join us on The Nature Wanderer as we leave behind the mythic North Pole and step into Lapland, the real-world home of Santa Claus — where snow blankets the…

  Dec 25, 2025·29m
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  Cold-Weather Wandering: How I Stay Safe on Winter Trails

  In this episode, I head out onto the winter trails to talk about one of my favorite topics this time of year: staying safe while hiking in the cold. Winter can…

  Dec 11, 2025·58m
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  The Eco-Friendly Power of Shopping Small

  In this Nature Wanderer episode, I explore how your holiday shopping choices can make a big difference for the planet. Small Business Saturday isn’t just about…

  Nov 27, 2025·28m
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  Hit the Trail: Celebrating National Take a Hike Day

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Grab your boots — it’s National Take a Hike Day! In this episode of The…

  Nov 13, 2025·34m
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  Into The Shadowed Forest

  Step into the shadows for this special Halloween edition of The Nature Wanderer. Join me as I take a moonlit walk through the woods — where every rustle, hoot…

  Oct 30, 2025·33m
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  Nature as Relative: An Indigenous Peoples’ Day Hike

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Join me on a special hike for Indigenous Peoples’ Day as we walk the…

  Oct 16, 2025·28m
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  Take a Hike… Autumn Style

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Step onto the trail with me as we journey through the vibrant season of…

  Oct 2, 2025·32m
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  Playing Possum: Nature’s Misunderstood Survivor

  Often dismissed as pests or road-crossing nuisances, opossums are actually fascinating and beneficial neighbors. In this episode of The Nature Wanderer, we…

  Sep 18, 2025·40m
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  Seagulls or Just Gulls? Sorting Fact from Folklore

  Think you know gulls? Most people picture them as noisy beach scavengers stealing french fries, but there’s so much more to these clever and adaptable birds…

  Sep 9, 2025·36m
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  Feathered Spa Day: Why Birds Love Ants

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! This week we explore some fascinating and strange bird behaviors like…

  Aug 21, 2025·32m
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  The Forest Connection

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! How often do you get out in nature to connect? Not just hang out in…

  Aug 7, 2025·27m
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  Silence Please! Soundscapes Under Siege - part 2

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! When was the last time you could listen to the sounds of nature without…

  Jul 27, 2025·36m
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  Quiet Please! Soundscapes Under Siege

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! When was the last time you could listen to the sounds of nature without…

  Jul 17, 2025·42m
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  Slowing Down With Nature

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Today I was supposed to be leading a nature hike at Forest Lawn Cemetery…

  Jul 10, 2025·35m
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  The Falcon Flash: Nature’s Speed Demon

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Today I am talking about a very fast predator in the sky. Join me as we…

  Jul 3, 2025·40m
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  Watching The Birds

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Today I am talking about some of the bird observations that I have made…

  Jun 26, 2025·38m
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  The Backyard Revival - Creating A Backyard Habitat

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Today I head into the “wilds” of my own backyard for part two of solving…

  Jun 19, 2025·40m
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  Nature’s Retreat: What We’ve Lost Behind the Fence

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Today I head into the “wilds” of my own backyard to try to solve the…

  Jun 12, 2025·42m
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  Nature Calls

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! It’s trivia time. This week we’re going to enjoy some trivia with nature…

  Jun 5, 2025·32m
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  The Weather Sniffers

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! Have you ever sensed that the weather was about to change just by the…

  May 29, 2025·32m
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  Trail Manners Matter

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! This week, I am getting up on my soap box to talk about trail etiquette…

  May 22, 2025·30m
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  Sunrise Therapy

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! This week, I am up before the sun to enjoy the morning chorus of birds…

  May 15, 2025·30m
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  Nature Up Close: Wonders Under the Lens

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer! This week, we’re heading into nature to see the things we often miss…

  May 8, 2025·32m
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  Spring Peepers: The Frogs Who Won’t Shut Up (and We Love Them For It)

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me on another episode of The Nature Wanderer!This week, we’re heading to the wetlands to meet one of spring’s…

  May 1, 2025·32m
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  Wandering for a Wilder World: Earth Day Conservation Ideas

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. As we celebrate another Earth Day through conservation and awareness, I’d like to talk about making every day…

  Apr 24, 2025·35m
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  Wander Wisely: Safe Hiking in the Summer Sun

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. As summer gets closer we start heading out on the trails for some wanderings and adventures. It’s a good time to…

  Apr 17, 2025·43m
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  Moonlight Rhythms: A Wandering Through the Lunar Phases

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as I look to the heavens to explore why the moon looks different throughout the month. I realized…

  Apr 10, 2025·33m
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  Whispers of Spring: How Nature Signals the Change

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today in the wilds as I look for the signs of spring. From birds exhibiting courtship behaviors to…

  Apr 3, 2025·54m
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  A Good Day For A Walk

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as I wander around Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora today and just ramble on about nature. I felt…

  Mar 27, 2025·22m
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  In the Dark for a Better World

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as i unplug from electronics and technology to plug into nature. Learn all about the Earth Hour…

  Mar 21, 2025·31m
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  Podcasthon - Great Lakes Great Responsibility

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am participating inPodcasthon where hundreds of podcasts highlight charities to spread the word about all…

  Mar 20, 2025·30m
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  A Welcome House Guest

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as we explore the amazing world of house centipedes. These often unwelcome guests in our homes are…

  Mar 13, 2025·26m
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  Nature's Clean Up Crew

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me today as we explore the amazing world of scavengers. Many scavengers have received a bad reputation…

  Mar 6, 2025·28m
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  When Is A Flea Not A Flea?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Not all fleas are bad. Delve into the world of the snow flea. A non-flea tis hat has amazing ways of coping with…

  Feb 27, 2025·22m
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  Love Is In The Air!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Love is in the air. While we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the natural world prepares for the mating season with…

  Feb 20, 2025·23m
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  The Great Backyard Bird Count

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am at the Erie County Forestry in Sardinia, NY. I am out listening and watching for birds as I get ready…

  Feb 13, 2025·40m
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  Nature Is Art!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am at Knox Farm State Park talking about the connection between nature and art. Post your nature art on…

  Feb 6, 2025·29m
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  The Furry Weather Predictor

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy Groundhog Day! Did the groundhog see its shadow? How accurate are the weather predictions from this rodent?…

  Jan 30, 2025·35m