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Dispatches from the Forest

Dispatchesfromtheforest

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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Dirt Dispatch #21

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/01/29

Deer antlers, Pronghorns horns and coyote tracks. Also: don't forget to register for the first Final Feral Friday Webinar coming up on January 31st at 11a Mountain Time!Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron. www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email/PayPal address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Cash App: $ForestNerd Merch Store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram and TikTok!

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Episode 92: Llama Drama

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/01/22

Llamas and Alpacas have a long history with humans. They were domesticated 5-6000 years ago. But their wild ancestors still roam South America, and the origin of their ancient ancestors just might surprise you. Learn about all the drama of being a llama on this episode!Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email/PayPal address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Cash App: $ForestNerd Merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Dirt Dispatch #20

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/01/15

Winter weather has finally come to Dispatches HQ. I tell you one of my favorite things about being outside after a light snow. I saw some birds that are rare to this part of Wyoming and tell you why you should embrace your inner goose. Also details on the very first "Feral Final Friday" Webinar and how to register.Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest. All paid patrons will automatically receive the webinar link as well as a link for the recording

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19:56

Episode 91: Let it Snow-y Plover

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/01/08

Happy 2025! In honor of winter weather I'm going to tell you about a bird that, well, at least has "snow" in it's name: The Snowy Plover.I'll also give you information on how to register for my first "Feral Final Friday Webinar" which will be on Friday, January 31st at 11a Mountain Time (that's 10a Pacific, 12p Central, 1p Eastern). Registration is just $5. Other ways to support the Podcast: Become a patron! www.Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation (or register for the webinar)

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Dirt Dispatch #19

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year! In this dispatch: my final observations of 2024 and goals for 2025. Support the podcast in the new year! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal/Email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Cash App: $ForestNerd Merch Store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 90: The Gift of the Lost Episode

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/12/25

Happy Holidays feral friends! For this special episode I give you the gift of the "lost" episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast. Truly the very first, never-before-released episode that started it all. It's a history of Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, both as an organization, and a a spot on on the map - and it's an incredibly interesting story! Featuring an interview with Fontenelle's historian, Katherine Kuper. Support the podcast in the New Year by becoming a Patron!

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Dirt Dispatch #18

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/12/18

Happy winter solstice (for my Northern Hemisphere listeners) and summer solstice (for those of you down under!). I share my solstice tradition and tell you about the oldest known wild bird - a Laysan Albatross named "Wisdom". Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate via the Cash App using $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 89: Pigeon Holed

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/12/11

Pigeons have become a fixture of cities - but why? Well it turns out that pigeons and humans have been intertwined for thousands of years. And they've played a role in revolutions, scientific breakthroughs and wars. Not only that, they're pretty cool birds. Learn more about this ubiquitous and often ignored bird on this episode!Support the Podcast! Become a patron by going to www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation using the Cash App and the Cashtag ForestNerd or via PayPal

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Dirt Dispatch #17

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/12/04

Clark's Nutcrackers - an amazing member of the Corvid family that can cache up to 98,000 pine nuts per season, and did the City of Chicago release coyotes in Graceland Cemetery to control raccoons? I'll tell you what I think!Become a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal! dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate via Cash App using $ForestNerd Merch Store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 88: Cleaning out the Junk Drawer

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/11/27

In this episode I tell you about two unrelated things - one is a plant, one is a bird - both are interesting but neither is enough for a full episode by itself.Support the podcast by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Support the podcast with a donation using Cashapp: $ForestNerd Support the podcast with a donation via PayPal OR send me an email! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the Merch Store (and support the Podcast by buying some merch!)

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06:48

Dirt Dispatch #16

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/11/20

This episode of Dirt Dispatches: It's a small world, letting nature sooth you, and a bunch of critter sightings. Check it out! Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send me an email or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Dontate via Cashapp if you're so inclinded using cashtag $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 87: A Flock of Seagulls

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/11/13

You've seen em' at the seashore, you've seen em' at the lakeshore, heck you've probably seen em' in the parking lot of the big box store. Seagulls are everywhere! Let's take a look at the often maligned seagull - a devoted mate, parent and incredibly intelligent bird! Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me! (or donate via PayPal): Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com You can also donate with the Cashapp using the cashtag $ForestNerd Merch! Get

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Dirt Dispatch #15

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/11/06

Grizzly 399, the cautionary tale of P'Nut the squirrel and the importance of licensed rehabbers and 3 common social media comments that need to be retired ASAP. Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation via PayPal or send me an email: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donations can now also be made via Cashapp! $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 86: The Mysterious Mothman

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/10/30

Gather round feral friends and in honor of Halloween, let's dim the lights and tell spooky stories about the creepy cryptid with glowing red eyes known as the mothman. From his best-known origins in Point Pleasant, WV to his more recent shenanigans in the greater Chicago region - including both my wife's and my own hometowns! It's a bit of spooky Halloween fun!Support the podcast: Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send an email:

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Dirt Dispatch #14

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/10/23

A reminder to check those amazing facts you see on social media to make sure they're actually true, and the surprisingly tender mating ritual of pronghorn. Become a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal and Email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 85: House Spiders

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/10/16

It's spooky season feral friends! So to honor that we're taking a look at some critters that go with Halloween like peanut butter goes with jelly: spiders - specifically some species of spider that often turn up in your house. Seriously, you're surrounded by spiders, you might as well get to know them! Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send an email or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store!

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Dirt Dispatch #13

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/10/09

Recovering from surgery has kept me in the house the last week or so, but I've got owls, orb weavers (or rather a lack of orb weavers) and book recommendations! Become a patron, support the podcast! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email/PayPal (donations accepted!): Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch Store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 84: The Grebe-y Jeebies

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/10/02

Before we get too deep into "Spooky Season" let's take a break from creepy crawlies and return to the world of birds. Grebes are a diving bird with one of the most elaborate courtship rituals in the bird kingdom. Learn everything you didn't know you needed to know about this amazing bird on this episode!Become a Patron by joining my Patreon: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store!

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Dirt Dispatch #12

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/09/25

Happy Fall to my Northern Hemisphere listeners - Happy Spring to the New Zealanders and anyone else in the Southern Hemisphere! In this Dispatch: Fall colors, mummified bats and a foray into the home school community! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send an email or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 83: Ain't no Hopper Like a Grasshopper

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/09/18

Grasshoppers have been around for 250 million years. They're so common that we kind of take them for granted. But what do you really KNOW about grasshoppers? Well, learn more about them on this episode! Support the podcast by becoming patron! Subscriptions start at a measly $5/month. Check out all the info at www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com is both my PayPal address and my email address. Check out the merch

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