35 episodes

The Naturalist Podcast is a rambling discussion of the world outside. Hosted by Sea McKeon (a biodiversity scientist and evolutionary ecologist) and Lev Frid (a ranger, wildlife photographer, and guide) the podcast covers topics of interest to modern naturalists. Discussions center on what is going on in the immediate surroundings in "Outside my door", Recent Natural History in the News, "Tropical flavors" when the opportunity presents, Natural History media reviews and the occasional guest appearance of other naturalists from around the world. We welcome your questions, and encourage everyone to take the time to get outside and observe what is going on outside in your own neighborhood. Come visit at http://www.naturalistpodcast.com

The Naturalist Podcast The Naturalist Podcast

    • Science
    • 4.8 • 32 Ratings

The Naturalist Podcast is a rambling discussion of the world outside. Hosted by Sea McKeon (a biodiversity scientist and evolutionary ecologist) and Lev Frid (a ranger, wildlife photographer, and guide) the podcast covers topics of interest to modern naturalists. Discussions center on what is going on in the immediate surroundings in "Outside my door", Recent Natural History in the News, "Tropical flavors" when the opportunity presents, Natural History media reviews and the occasional guest appearance of other naturalists from around the world. We welcome your questions, and encourage everyone to take the time to get outside and observe what is going on outside in your own neighborhood. Come visit at http://www.naturalistpodcast.com

    The Naturalist Podcast Season 2 Episode 36: Earth through Molly’s lens.

    The Naturalist Podcast Season 2 Episode 36: Earth through Molly’s lens.

    Anthony talks to the talented Molly Ferrill about her life in wildlife conservation, videography, and travel.







    If you’d like to folly Molly’s adventures you can find her at:







    * http://www.mollyferrill.com* IG: mollyferrill* Freeland Film Festival: https://www.freeland.org/film-festival.html







    And Maggie Galbraith, our favorite representative from Australia (Check out episode 33!), reviews the new book “Habitats of the World: A field guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists” by Iain Campbell, Ken Behrens, Charley Hesse, and Phil Chaon.







    https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691197562/habitats-of-the-world

    • 44 min
    The Naturalists Podcast: Flowers and Gates at the Edge of the World with the Cryptonaturalist

    The Naturalists Podcast: Flowers and Gates at the Edge of the World with the Cryptonaturalist

    Sea meets the Cryptonaturalist, aka Jarod K. Anderson in the spring age of Forsythia. Conversation runs wide and deep. Anthony keeps it all together and with at least a few toes on the ground.







    Check out Jarod’s work at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2L4H5Y2?binding=paperback&qid=1656261405&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk







    https://www.cryptonaturalist.com

    • 34 min
    The Naturalists Episode 34: Conserving Southeastern Peru with Chris Ketola

    The Naturalists Episode 34: Conserving Southeastern Peru with Chris Ketola

    Sea and Anthony have a chance to talk with Chris Ketola, who runs biodiversity programs for the not-for-profit “Fauna Forever” (http://Faunaforever.org) in Southeastern Peru. Talk of bats, reptiles and amphibians, and jaguars as Chris spins some of his greatest adventures to date.







    Video vailable on Youtube: https://youtu.be/bCR8EDSMJb4







    And as a podcast on your favorite platform or below!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Naturalists Episode 33: Exploring Southeast Australia with Maggie Galbraith

    The Naturalists Episode 33: Exploring Southeast Australia with Maggie Galbraith

    We have Maggie Galbraith a naturalist from Southeast Australia with Sea and Lev to discuss fall in the Southern Hemisphere, BlackBirdersWeek, and the announcement of our first photography contest!







    You can find Maggie’s photography under the account “Maggies_Lens” at Flickr.







    The hashtag for the photocontest is #Naturalistimages1 – shared on The Naturalists Facebook group, or on Instagram. David Shaw’s introduction to the contest starts right around minute 47 on the video or podcast.







    Some of the many Links and individuals for Black Birders Week can be found here:







    Resources







    #BlackBirders (Twitter)







    #BecauseofBlackBirdersWeek (Twitter)







    Birding While Black:  A Candid Conversation (YouTube)







    @BlackAFinSTEM (Twitter)







    @Hood_Naturalist (Twitter)







    @Chelseaherps (Twitter)







    #BirdingWhileBlack (Twitter)







    @kassthefish (Twitter)







    @Tykee_James (Twitter)







    @n8ture_al (Twitter)







    outdoorafro.com







    @1BlackBirder (Twitter)







    Rules for the Black Birdwatcher (YouTube)

    • 56 min
    The Naturalist Podcast: Spring in the time of COVID

    The Naturalist Podcast: Spring in the time of COVID

    Sea and Lev have a chance to catch up on a weird and quiet spring in the time of COVID, and try out video for the first time… available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b29RmTyQBhg

    • 26 min
    The Naturalist Podcast Episode 31: Going Offshore with Kate Sutherland

    The Naturalist Podcast Episode 31: Going Offshore with Kate Sutherland

    “White-faced Black-capped Petrel” photo by Kate Sutherland







    Mesoplodon europaeus or Gervais’ Beaked Whale, photo by Kate Sutherland







    Sea gets a chance to talk about Black-capped Petrels, Beaked Whales, and getting back into academic science with Kate Sutherland of Seabirding.com . Brief highlights from Kate’s review of “Oceanic Birds of the World” by Howell and Zufelt.

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

Eliz416 ,

Finally some good news!

As an urban-dwelling ecology fanatic and teacher, it is so refreshing to listen to some folks who are as authentically engaged in the world outside their doors as I feel! Thank you for being an oasis and a reminder of what’s really important.

DaveP! ,

Loved Anthony Porter’s Interview!

Anthony really brings his subject matter to life. His compassion for the natural world really shines through.

timjohnsonmn ,

Great in-depth discussion on a broad array of Nature subjects!

I love birds but I also appreciate the wide range of other topics covered in this podcast! --Everything from cetaceans to rare moles to odonates-- The hosts Sea and Lev are both passionate and knowledgeable. I just burned through all of the available episodes--keep them coming!

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