Dispatches from the Forest
Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O'Hara, Dispatches from the Forest explores the curious, the interesting and the surprising world of nature - often found right in your own backyard!
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There are seasons that are defined by the rising and setting of the sun, and seasons that are defined by which invertebrates are invading my house. Learn more about Miller Moths, Boxelder bugs and Western conifer seed bugs in this Dirt Dispatch!
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We're capping off Spooky Season by learning about some of the biggest spiders in the world! No tricks, just treats!
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I'm not social media savvy, but a video I posted on TikTok and Instagram of a pair of owls being mobbed by crows got really popular! Yay! On this Dirt Dispatch I'll address some of the questions and misconceptions that came up in the comments of this and another of my videos.
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We'll continue on the theme of "creepy" animals with a look at the Aye-aye and the Vampire Squid. How are they creepy? Well, I guess if you want to know you'll need to come into the darkness to find out....bwahahahahahaha!
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My thoughts on being outside in the dark, and what the data says about the impact of wolves on deer populations. Check it out!
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It's finally "spooky season"! So let's talk about things that lurk in the dark. Because we humans are not afraid of the dark, per se, but of the things IN the dark, the things the darkness is concealing. Whippoorwills are one of those things. And like other things that we hear calling in the dark of night, they’re the subject of many a legend. Lean more about these legendary birds in this episode!
My stance on the use of A.I. as it relates to the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast, and one of my favorite things ever - the singing of coyotes in response to a unique aspect of living on a military base. Check it out on this Dirt Dispatch!
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The largest butterflies in the world are species of Swallowtail butterflies. Learn more about these big, beautiful members of Lepidoptera on this episode!
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Seldom seen but working hard to help clean up dead stuff, carrion beetles are fascinating insects. And even among carrion beetles, burying beetles are unique. Learn all about burying beetles on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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On this episode I tell you all about the Belted Kingfisher. A mohawk sporting punk rocker of a bird that lives near calm waters across the U.S. and Canada. It's a Kerfuffle of Kingfishers! Check it out!
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The Double-crested Cormorant is a diving bird that's widespread across North America. If you've spent any time near water you've probably seen one, but this is your chance to learn more about these fascinating divers! And afterwards you can go outside and get dirty!
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How does wildlife survive extreme weather and a whole bunch of animal observations on this Dirt Dispatch!
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When George Perry published the first image of a koala in his 1810 natural history work Arcana, he wrote, “…they have little either in their character or appearance to interest the Naturalist or Philosopher." But I say that this just proves that ol' George was not a very good Naturalist. Learn why George was so very wrong on this episode of the Podcast!
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The world's largest wildlife crossing is nearing completion not too far from Dispatches HQ and a couple of really cool insects that I saw this week. Check it out!
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There are two animals that are called, at least in English, "Pandas" - the Red Panda and the Giant Panda (aka "Panda Bear"). But other than sharing part of their names, they're not closely related. Learn more about two of the most adorable members of the animal kingdom on this episode!
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There is an abundance of wildflowers in bloom here around Dispatches HQ - learn about some of these plants and how they were traditionally used on this episode of Dirt Dispatches!
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Lemurs are kind of a zoo staple, but how much do you know about them beyond that they're super cute? Well learn all about these adorable primates on this episode of the podcast!
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It's baby season here at Dispatches HQ! In this dispatch I'll tell you about predator satiation strategies and the plants and animals that employ them!
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I went to the zoo last week and saw a bunch of stuff - including flamingoes! Other than being pink what else do you know about these brightly colored birds? Well tune in to learn all about them!
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My nature observations of the week, a plea for using humane methods to get mice out of your house, and an addendum to the last episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! Check it out!
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