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NaturallyScott

At least once a week, I’ll bring you the very best of America’s spectacular world of nature — from birds to mammals, to reptiles and amphibians. From soaring mountains to endless plains, from rugged coastlines to rivers and streams.Each episode will feature an expert guest — a ranger, a researcher, a birder, or an adventurer — someone who has seen what we want to see and been where we want to go.

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80:20

E21 John Fitzpatrick — Ebird, Merlin, and a Life of...

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2025/10/13

Send us a text Few people have shaped modern ornithology like Dr. John Fitzpatrick, the longtime Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and one of the visionaries behind eBird and Merlin. In this conversation, Scott Harris sits down with Fitz to explore the global transformation of birding—from field notebooks and film cameras to the data-driven citizen-science revolution that connects millions of observers worldwide. From his early research on tropical flycatchers to decades of conservat...

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E20 Peter Kaestner — From Peace Corps to 10,000 Birds...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Peter Kaestner has lived one of the most extraordinary birding lives on Earth. From his early adventures as a teenager in India to his years in the Peace Corps, Peter went on to serve as a U.S. diplomat across the globe—while quietly becoming the first person in history to see 10,000 bird species. In this conversation, he joins Scott Harris to share stories from jungles and mountaintops, the discovery of the bird that bears his name, and the lifelong wonder that keeps him chasi...

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Ep 19 — Scott Weidensaul | Flight Paths, Wonder, and...

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2025/10/06

Send us a text n this continuation of Scott Harris’ conversation with bestselling author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul, we dive deeper into the breathtaking world of bird migration — the science, the mystery, and the fragile magic that connects continents through flight. From radar tracking and satellite tags to the sheer endurance of warblers, godwits, and Arctic terns, this discussion explores how birds navigate an ever-changing world and what that means for the future of conservation. If...

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E18 Scott Weidensaul — Migration, Marvels & The...

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2025/10/06

Send us a text Scott Weidensaul joins Naturally Scott to dive deep into the astonishing world of bird migration — from tiny warblers crossing oceans to owls riding the jet stream and the science that’s still unfolding. Scott is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, field researcher, and author of A World on the Wing and Living on the Wind, two of the most influential books ever written on migration and the global web that connects us all. In this conversation, Scott Harris and Scott Weidensaul explore t...

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E17 Hob Osterlund – Laysan Albatross, Kauaʻi &...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text In this episode of Naturally Scott, Scott Harris sits down with Hob Osterlund — writer, nurse, and founder of the Kauaʻi Albatross Network. Hob shares her lifelong connection with the Laysan albatross, the extraordinary birds who nest on Kauaʻi, and what these seabirds can teach us about resilience, community, and hope. We explore: The beauty and mystery of the albatross and their lifelong bondsHob’s personal journey from nursing to conservationThe challenges of protecting seab...

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E16 Julie Zickefoose – Birds, Art & Stories from a...

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2025/09/29

Send us a text In this episode of Naturally Scott, Scott Harris is joined by acclaimed writer, artist, and naturalist Julie Zickefoose. Julie has spent a lifetime capturing the beauty of birds and wildlife through both her art and her stories, and she brings that same passion and curiosity to this conversation. Together, Scott and Julie explore: The intersection of art and conservationMemorable encounters with birds that shaped her work and worldviewThe power of storytelling in nature writing...

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E15 Fran Hutchins – Bracken Cave, Batnados & The...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Bracken Cave Preserve outside San Antonio is home to 15–20 million Mexican free-tailed bats, the largest bat colony on Earth and the densest concentration of mammals in the world. Fran Hutchins of Bat Conservation International joins Scott Harris to share the astonishing story of Bracken Cave — from batnados spiraling into the sky, to flesh-eating beetles deep inside the guano-filled cavern, to how these bats save farmers millions of dollars each year in natural pest control. W...

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E14 Christian Cooper – Warblers, Wonder & An...

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2025/09/22

Send us a text In this episode of Naturally Scott, host Scott Harris welcomes Christian Cooper—birder, writer, Emmy Award–winning TV host, and New York Times bestselling author. Chris shares the thrill of finally spotting his long-sought great gray owl in Wyoming, the joy of spring migration in Central Park, and the myth he wrote to explain the fiery beauty of the Blackburnian warbler. He recalls the red-winged blackbird that first sparked his love of birding, childhood road trips across Amer...

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E13 Dorian Anderson – From Addiction to Albatross:...

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2025/09/18

In this episode of Naturally Scott, Scott Harris talks with birder, cyclist, and author Dorian Anderson about his extraordinary journey from addiction to recovery, and from molecular biology to a life centered on birding. Dorian shares how he rediscovered his passion for birds after getting sober, culminating in a self-powered “Big Year” where he biked across America without using gas or diesel. His story—chronicled in his book Birding Under the Influence—highlights how birding became a healt...

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E12 Bruce Barrett – 900 Birds, 57 Years of Marriage &...

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2025/09/15

In this episode of Naturally Scott, Scott Harris sits down with legendary birder Bruce Barrett. Since 1973, Bruce has logged nearly 900 bird species in the ABA area—more than anyone else in history. But his story is about more than birds: he’s a mathematician, a world traveler, and a husband who’s shared 57 years of marriage with his non-birder wife. Together they’ve explored the globe, sung in chorus, and developed their own rules for a happy partnership. Join us as we talk about birdin...

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60:43

E11 Lynn Scarlett – From Turtles to Albatross: A Life...

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2025/09/11

This week on NaturallyScott, Scott Harris is joined by Lynn Scarlett—former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, lifelong conservationist, and a woman with stories as wild as the places she’s worked. In this episode, Lynn shares: What it’s like to lie in the sand at night collecting eggs from a leatherback turtleThe awe of standing on Midway Island, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of albatrossA surreal moment sitting on an alligator’s headReflections on being eighth in...

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E10 Ted Cheeseman – Tracking Whales, Citizen Science...

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2025/09/08

This week on NaturallyScott, Scott Harris sits down with Ted Cheeseman—naturalist, explorer, and co-founder of HappyWhale. From his childhood growing up in the Santa Cruz Mountains to decades of guiding Antarctic expeditions, Ted has lived a life surrounded by wildlife. In 2015, he and Ken Sutherland launched HappyWhale, a citizen science project that uses photographs to identify and track individual whales around the globe. 👉 Subscribe for more: naturallyscott.kit.com/5fd12c6752 In this

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E09 Wayne Klockner – Komodo Dragons, Harpy Eagles &...

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2025/09/04

Wayne Klockner has been birding for more than 60 years — from his spark bird, a humble Dark-eyed Junco in New Jersey, to chasing the holy grail of raptors, the Harpy Eagle, deep in Panama’s Darién jungle. In this episode, Wayne joins Scott to share stories from a lifetime in conservation: Growing up birding alone in the farm fields of New JerseyA 38-year career with The Nature Conservancy, from Maryland to IndonesiaUp-close encounters with Komodo dragons, leopards in Kenya, and seabirds in Ne...

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52:41

E08 J. Drew Lanham – Poet, Birder and Philosopher!

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2025/09/01

In this episode of NaturallyScott, Scott Harris sits down with Dr. J. Drew Lanham — poet, author, wildlife biologist, and Distinguished Professor at Clemson University. Drew shares his unique perspective on birding, conservation, and culture, weaving together history, identity, and the natural world. From conversations with Audubon and Thoreau, to teaching “conservation and cultural ornithology,” to reflections on Black Birders Week and his “Nine Rules for the Black Bird Watcher,” Drew challe...

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E07 Jeff Gordon – From Tropicbirds to Polar Bears!

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2025/08/28

Jeff Gordon has lived a life in three acts: leading bird tours around the globe, serving over a decade as President of the American Birding Association, and now shaping what comes next. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jeff and Scott talk about the roots of his passion for nature, from the Delaware Nature Society and an Appalachian Trail revelation to miraculous moments like spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird in the Dry Tortugas and a last-minute polar bear encounter in Nunavut. They dig in...

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E06 Scott Edwards - Bringing Dead Birds to Life!

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2025/08/25

This week on NaturallyScott, I’m joined by Scott V. Edwards, Alexander Agassiz Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. Professor Edwards shares the incredible story of biking across the United States, reflecting on how the journey connected him more deeply to the landscapes and wildlife he has studied throughout his career. Along the way, we dive into the legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt—his outsized impact on natural history, conservation, and the way we...

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E05 Kean Almryde – From Hummingbirds to Disney Magic!

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2025/08/21

In this episode of NaturallyScott, Scott sits down with Kean Almryde — birder, storyteller, and Disney insider — to talk about how a backyard hummingbird feeder changed his life and led him into the world of birds. From Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds in Southern California to peregrine falcons on the bluffs, Kean shares how birding became his spark. Then the conversation takes flight into Disney magic: why The Little Mermaid swapped Scuttle the seagull for a northern gannet, hidden bird scul...

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E04 Sy Montgomery - 5X NYT Best Selling Author!

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2025/08/19

In this episode of NaturallyScott, host Scott Harris sits down with Sy Montgomery—five-time New York Times bestselling author, naturalist, and storyteller extraordinaire. Together, they wander through the wild corners of nature: from the brilliance of birds to Sy’s latest work on turtles, and into her trove of unbelievable field adventures. Expect wisdom, wonder, and a few jaw-dropping tales—like the time she was undressed by an orangutan. If you love animals, untamed places, and the art of s...

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50:31

Chris Thoma, Alaskan Wildlife Ship Captain

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2025/08/13

Step aboard for an unforgettable journey with Captain Chriss Thoma, a man whose life at sea is equal parts adventure, grit, and awe. Chris shares how a love of the ocean and a hunger for exploration carried him north to Alaska’s wild, untamed coastlines. From threading narrow island passages in the early morning fog to scanning the horizon for the spout of a humpback whale, every day brings a new story. We’ll hear about the powerful pull of Alaska’s seasons, the challenges of navigating icy w...

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41:49

Laura Erickson - Author and 'Big Yearer' !

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2025/08/06

Laura Erickson is my guest. She is an author, scientist, podcaster and radio host. She has been birding for decades and has amazing stories. She is also an expert on what plants to have in your yard to benefit the birds.

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