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Roger W. Downes
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Come along with natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he explores and shares the stories of new places, people, causes, wildlife, and cultures.

  1. 07/27/2022

    Careers With The Department of Natural Resources

    Discover what a career as a wildlife investigator is like as Roger chats with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Investigator Jason Hadsell about what a routine day is like. Meanwhile, explore Roger's photography at www.wncphotoart.com.

    34 min

  2. 07/13/2022

    Explore The Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure, North Carolina

    Come explore the Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. A beautiful botanical garden offering a variety of activities for the entire family. Visit Online: www.LakeLureFloweringBridge.org Directions To Garden: https://goo.gl/maps/jYThrjAz97aSqCY9A View Roger's Photography: www.wncphotoart.com

    30 min

  3. 07/06/2022

    Discover The Largest Owl In The World The Eurasian Eagle Owl

    Join natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he chats with Palm Beach Zoo Animal Care Supervisor Callie Carpenter about the largest owl in the world, The Eurasian Eagle Owl. Learn more about the Palm Beach Zoo: www.palmbeachzoo.org Shop Natural World Prints: www.wncphotoart.com

    32 min
  4. Explore The World of The Sea Otter

    03/04/2022

    Explore The World of The Sea Otter

    One of the most adorable animals in the natural world is the Sea Otter. However, their role in the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem is much more important than what you may know. Join us as we learn about these adorable floating bundles of cuteness with the President and CEO of the Sea Otter Foundation and Trust, Diane Tomecek. Show Links: Sea Otter Foundation & Trust https://seaotterfoundationtrust.org/ Sea Otter Walking On Land Video https://youtu.be/jyN_6rmJ6pY?t=24 Combatting Urchin Barrens Blog https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/blogs/combating-urchin-barrens-with-aquaculture Otter Cams https://www.elkhornslough.org/ottercam/ Roger W Downes Photography Webite: http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com Instagram: @rogerwdownesphotography Facebook: @rogerwdownesphotography

    26 min
  5. Discover The Rare White Squirrels of The Blue Ridge Mountains

    02/23/2022

    Discover The Rare White Squirrels of The Blue Ridge Mountains

    Come discover the rare white squirrels of Brevard, North Carolina. Director of the White Squirrel Institute Katy Rosenbrg shares some fascinating facts about this rare breed, including a somewhat disturbing fact surrounding their diet. PODCAST LINKS: White Squirrel Institute https://whitesquirrelinstitute.org/ Visit Brevard, North Carolina https://explorebrevard.com/ Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com IG: @rogerwdownesphotography FB: @rogerwdownesphotography

    29 min
  6. A Deep Dive Into The Grand Canyon

    02/16/2022

    A Deep Dive Into The Grand Canyon

    Come truly explore the Grand Canyon's secret fauna, flora, cultures, and history with the Grand Canyon Conservancy's Director of Marketing and Communications Mindy Riesenberg. Mindy will chat about the secret places to hike, the wildly colored wildlife only found in the canyon, the steps being taken by the National Park and Conservancy to help the eleven Native American Tribes surrounding the Canyon, and much more. Grand Canyon Conservancy www.grandcanyon.org 800-858-2808 Stevenson Travel Adventures www.stevensontraveladventures.com Roger W. Downes Photography www.rogerwdownesphotography.com IG: @rogerwdownesphotography FB: @rogerwdownesphotography

    31 min
  7. The Fascinating World of the Manatee

    02/09/2022

    The Fascinating World of the Manatee

    When European Sailors first came to America they swore they saw mermaids, but these were actually manatees. Now centuries later these gentle giants of the ocean are in real danger. Join natural world photographer and journalist Roger W. Downes as he discovers everything manatee with Save The Manatee Club Manatee Biologist Tiare Fridrich. You'll be surprised which land mammal manatees are closest related to, plus the amazing places you'll discover them outside of Florida. Listen now for the answers and many more. LINKS AND NUMBERS MENTIONED IN PODCAST SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB http://www.SaveTheManatee.org LIVE MANATEE CAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofub9xtWAvM RESEARCH BOOK: The Florida Manatee (Biology & Conservation) http://shorturl.at/ikqCZ Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (Report any Manatee Collisions) 888-404-3922 Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com IG: @rogerwdownesphotography FB: @rogerwdownesphotography TK: @rogerwdownesphotography TW: @rwdphotos

    38 min
  8. Whitewater Rafting - What To Know Before You Go

    02/02/2022

    Whitewater Rafting - What To Know Before You Go

    Looking for an outdoor adventure for the entire family? Try whitewater rafting in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Learn what you need to know before you go as Roger chats with Nantahala Outdoor Center Director of Outpost Operations Steven Foy about the basics of navigating your first whitewater adventure. Links: Nantahala Outdoor Center https://noc.com/ River Levels https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-index Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com Social Media: Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.instagram.com/rogerwdownesphotography http://www.facebook.com/rogerwdownesphotography

    44 min
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Come along with natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he explores and shares the stories of new places, people, causes, wildlife, and cultures.

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    Roger W. Downes
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