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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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  Is it Dale, Chip or Alvin?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I Explore the fascinating world of the Eastern Chipmunk. These fast and furry relatives of the squirrel…

  Nov 30, 2023·31m
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  A Critter We Love to Hate. But Should We?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I head into the wilds of my own backyard to explore the lives of “field mice”. These interesting rodents…

  Nov 23, 2023·58m
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  Another Year of Wandering Through Nature

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I head into the woods at the Erie County Forestry in Sardinia, NY to reminisce on all we explored…

  Nov 16, 2023·52m
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  Staying Warm and Dry - Winter Hiking Safety

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we head out into the cold weather to wander through nature. Are you prepared for wandering outdoors in…

  Nov 9, 2023·49m
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  There's an App For That!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. There’s an app for that! When wandering through nature it is always fun to have a variety of apps to help you…

  Nov 2, 2023·34m
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  Halloween Special - The Raven

  The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe.

  Oct 31, 2023·1m
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  Spooky Nature - Zombies, Ghosts and More!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this Halloween episode we will explore the strange and unusual side of nature as I talk about ghost bats…

  Oct 26, 2023·28m
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  The Haunted Forests of the World

  Haunted Forests Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I will take you to some of the most haunted forests in the world. From strange…

  Oct 19, 2023·27m
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  Hooooo Goes There?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I explore the nocturnal world of owls. I also talk about how these amazing animals have gained…

  Oct 12, 2023·27m
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  Indigenous Peoples Day

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by reading some nature tales as told by Native Americans…

  Oct 5, 2023·34m
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  Watching The Grass Grow

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I was so bored that I decided to watch the grass grow. Well, I actually did more than that. I also…

  Sep 28, 2023·27m
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  What Is That Chill In The Air?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I wander into my backyard in search of the signs of autumn. From changing leaves to migrating…

  Sep 21, 2023·33m
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  Watch Your Step! A Lesson in Geology.

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I wander into the Pocono mountains in Pennsylvania and discover a geologic wonder. The Hickory Run…

  Sep 14, 2023·34m
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  Spider Eyes and Glowing Caterpillars

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head into the wilds of my own backyard at night to talk about how you can explore the amazing…

  Sep 7, 2023·32m
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  In Search of Monarchs

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head into the wilds of my own backyard as I search out monarch butterflies. I will discuss the…

  Aug 31, 2023·32m
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  Nature Treasure Hunting - No Pirates Involved!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head to Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY to do some nature treasure hunting. I will…

  Aug 25, 2023·31m
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  Wandering Through Owens Falls Sanctuary

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I head off to the Western New York Land Conservancy’s Owens Falls Sanctuary to explore the mixed…

  Aug 17, 2023·44m
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  The Land of Fire and Ice - Part 2

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this two part episode I have wandered into the land of fire and ice. My wife and I spent a week wandering…

  Aug 10, 2023·27m
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  The Land of Fire and Ice - Part 1

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this two part episode I have wandered into the land of fire and ice. My wife and I spent a week wandering…

  Aug 3, 2023·34m
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  MAPS Bird Banding

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I am doing MAPS bird banding. As a federally licensed bird bander I participate in several…

  Jul 27, 2023·41m
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  Life In A Cemetery

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I am at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Cemeteries are a great place to find nature. They are…

  Jul 20, 2023·32m
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  Canada Is On Fire! Literally!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In this episode I am discussing the wildfires in Canada and how they affect wildlife. I’ll also talk about how…

  Jul 13, 2023·28m
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  Watching an Amazing Insect Light Show

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m wandering outside in my yard this evening to watch the amazing lightship presented by a small beetle known to…

  Jul 6, 2023·36m
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  The Scavengers Overhead

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Watching some turkey vultures soaring in a circle overhead enticed me to record this episode. These often…

  Jun 29, 2023·35m
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  The Diversity of the Rainforest

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today is World Rainforest Day. In celebration I saved a podcast from when I was wandering in Belize. I will…

  Jun 22, 2023·29m
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  An Evening With Kermit and His Friends

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m headed out in the evening to the wetlands on my property to listen to the frogs. Join me as I talk about…

  Jun 15, 2023·39m
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  What Does Dandelion Fluff and Velcro Have in Common?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I’m wandering through my yard to see all the ways that seeds disperse to contribute to biodiversity. Support…

  Jun 8, 2023·26m
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  Happy Trails To You!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy National Trails Day! I’m wandering along the Mary Jemison Trail at Letchworth State Park in Mount Morris, NY…

  Jun 1, 2023·32m
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  Are You Hiking Safely? Here's How To Do It!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. As the weather gets warmer we look forward to getting outdoors and hiking. Are you prepared for the hikes you…

  May 25, 2023·35m
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  What's the Buzz About World Bee Day?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy World Bee Day. Learn all about bees and how important they are to our survival. Here is the link to the…

  May 18, 2023·38m
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  How Well Do You really Know The Nature in Your Backyard?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I encourage you to head outdoors to explore your own yard in a new way. You may be surprised what has…

  May 11, 2023·32m
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  What's This NestWatch All About?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we'll head into the "wilds" of my yard to check out what birds are nesting here. I'll introduce you to…

  May 4, 2023·34m
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  The Mysterious Sunlight Grabbers

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I head into the wilds of my woods in search of spring ephemerals, those mysterious plants that quickly…

  Apr 27, 2023·34m
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  It's A Good Day for an Earth Day!

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy Earth Day! What is this day all about and why do we celebrate it. What can you do to help the environment…

  Apr 20, 2023·31m
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  What is a Barrier Reef?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander a little further than usual as I head to Belize to explore the Belize Barrier Reef in…

  Apr 13, 2023·27m
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  Wandering in Belize

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander a little further than usual as I head to Belize to explore the natural wonders of this…

  Apr 6, 2023·35m
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  How to Attract Feathered Friends to Your Backyard

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I'd like to introduce you to methods to attract birds to your backyard. Support the podcast by sharing…

  Mar 30, 2023·47m
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  Wildlife Rehabilitation

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. You found an injured wild animal. Or maybe it's just orphaned. What do you do? You legally can't care for it…

  Mar 23, 2023·33m
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  The World of the Coyote

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander through the world of the coyote. I'll talk about things from how the coyote expanded it's…

  Mar 16, 2023·33m
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  Nature's Sweet Gift

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we will wander through the process of turning maple sap into sweet syrup. I'll talk about how trees…

  Mar 9, 2023·42m
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  The Art of Tracking

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am exploring the art of tracking. Tracking is more than just figuring out who left the footprints behind…

  Mar 2, 2023·41m
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  The Amazing World of Ice Crystals

  What are ice crystals and how are they formed? Wander through nature with me as I explore the world of ice crystals. I'll even talk you through a few…

  Feb 23, 2023·28m
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  The Great Backyard Bird Count

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we explore The Great Backyard Bird Count. This citizen science project is a once a year effort that…

  Feb 15, 2023·35m
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  Be a Darwin In Your Own Backyard

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today we celebrate International Darwin Day by learning how to best explore our own backyards. Take a hike with me…

  Feb 9, 2023·29m
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  The Superhero Rodent Weather Predictor

  Who is this large rodent that we celebrate each February 2nd? Can he really predict the length of the winter? Is he really 100% accurate? Listen as we uncover…

  Feb 2, 2023·31m
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  Sleeping Away The Winter

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. What is this hibernation thing all about? Why do animals hibernate? How do they prepare to hibernate? How do they…

  Jan 26, 2023·32m
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  Episode 10 - Winter Bird Banding

  Join me as I do some winter bird banding. Learn how I catch songbirds in a mist net, process them and then release them back to the wild after a metal band is…

  Jan 19, 2023·36m
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  Episode 9 - Quote the Raven... or is it a Crow?

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In todays episode I will explore some of the mythology and stories that have given these beautiful, intelligent…

  Jan 12, 2023·25m
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  Episode 8 - Adventures in the New Year

  What adventures are you planning for the new year? Do you make resolutions or goals? Let's explore ways to get more connected to the natural world this coming…

  Jan 5, 2023·29m
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  Episode 7 - Name That Tree - part 2

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Todays episode is about Winter Tree ID. I was at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora NY for this episode. For more…

  Dec 29, 2022·22m
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  Episode 6 - What's That Tree - part 1

  Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Todays episode is about Winter Tree ID. I was at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora NY for this episode. For more…

  Dec 22, 2022·29m
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  Episode 5 - Don't Get Left Out in the Cold

  Baby, it's cold outside. After spending the morning clearing snow, I can sit in my warm house and watch the birds at my feeders through the window. But what…

  Dec 15, 2022·34m
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  Episode 4 - The Old Scarbuck Trail

  Jon me as I head out to the Erie County Forestry on Genesee Road in Sardinia, NY for a winter hike along the Old Scarbuck Trail. I will explore all the life…

  Dec 8, 2022·38m
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  Episode 3 - The Wondrous Woodpecker

  Who is that knocking at my door? Or should I say, who is that pecking at my front porch? Woodpeckers are an amazing bird. They can create large holes in dead…

  Dec 1, 2022·22m
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  Episode 2 - Let's Talk Turkey

  Let's wander through the fields and forests to find the bird that we love to invite to our Thanksgiving dinner each year. This magnificent bird in the wild is…

  Nov 23, 2022·22m
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  Episode 1 - Saw-whet Owl Banding

  Join me as I wander through nature exploring the amazing things that the natural world has to offer for us to explore. This week I head out into the woods in…

  Nov 13, 2022·31m