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!
Episodes
I have a confession; I kind of forgot Muskox existed as a North American mammal. But these arctic-dwelling bovines are incredibly interesting. Learn all about them on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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One of my favorite quotes comes from Barry Lopez, author of the book "Of Wolves and Men". He wrote, "We know little about wolves, but a great deal about what we believe wolves to be." I've been thinking about this quote a lot lately because it seems to me that many people spend a lot of time outside while still managing to isolate themselves to a certain degree from the natural world. Tune in to hear more about the relationship ...
Arctic foxes live in one of the harshest environments on the planet - and yet, it doesn't seem to bother them. How do they manage to survive in the arctic? Find out on this first episode of 2026!
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The last Dirt Dispatch of 2025! 2026 promises to be a year of transition and change but also new opportunities and adventures - at least here at Dispatches from the Forest. We wish you all the best in the New Year. Tune in to hear my thoughts - I'll also revisit the Greenland Wildlife Overpass - largest wildlife overpass located just a couple hours south of me!
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Ptarmigan are birds that live in the arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. And they are well adapted to life in the cold! Learn more about the hare-footed arctic bird with the silent "P" in its name: the ptarmigan!
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Elk tusks and Peapod the pocket squirrel. I mean really, what more do I have to say to get you to listen to this Dirt Dispatch?
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Snow leopards are built to live in cold, high altitude environments. They're also one of the most elusive predators on the planet. Do they really carry their tail around in their mouths though? Find out on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Why are the Great horned owls so vocal this time of year and are raccoons really becoming domesticated? Find out on this Dirt Dispatch!
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It's been 4 years since I first talked about wild turkeys - but in honor of American Thanksgiving we're revisiting this delicious upland game bird. Learn more about the wild cousins of the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners on this episode!
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...Find out what cool observations I've made recently, the world's largest spider web is discovered (not by me though!) and a couple social media rants! Tune in and then go outside and get dirty!
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Thanks to Dawn for this listener-requested topic: Siamese Fighting Fish, A.K.A. Bettas. This ubiquitous pet store fish is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world, and not only is their history with humans interesting, but they are interesting from a wildlife perspective too! Learn more on this episode!
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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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