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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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07:17

Dirt Dispatch #11

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/09/11

What's been happening here at Dispatches HQ? It's starting to feel like fall - a brief pelican update, coyotes playing the long con, cat-faced orb weaver spiders and lazy teenage great horned owls. Check it out! Support the podcast by becoming a patron: www.Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Send me an email or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com

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16:43

Episode 82: Not the Mothman, but Moths, Man

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/09/04

Last episode I talked about butterflies, this episode is about moths. How are they different from butterflies? How are they the same? I'll also tell you about a moth that's a punk-rock pirate.Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal address for donations and my email address for questions, comments, or suggestions: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch store!! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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07:54

Dirt Dispatch #10

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/08/28

An addendum to Episode 81 (Butterfly Royalty) regarding Monarch butterfly conservation, the Swainson's hawks are back in town, and a couple of corvid incidents. Check out what I've been seeing and doing the last couple weeks!Support the podcast by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Merch Store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Email and PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram and TikTok!

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13:58

Episode 81: Butterfly Royalty

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/08/21

Monarchs and milkweed go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Viceroy butterflies look an awful lot like monarchs. Learn more about these beautiful pollinators in this episode!Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store! www.Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Also follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram and TikTok!

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05:22

Dirt Dispatch #9

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/08/14

Scorpion hunting and ball moss in San Antonio, TX plus Katarina receives a gentleman caller. Find out what I've been up to for the last couple weeks! Support the podcast by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch store: www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Also follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram and TikTok!

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17:57

Episode 80: Taking the Sting out of Scorpions

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/08/07

Another arachnid that's not a spider - but this one is not likely to be mistaken for a spider like Solifuges and Harvestmen! Learn more about scorpions (the animal, not the band!) including their surprisingly romantic mating ritual.Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal a donation or send me an email: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store! www.Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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07:05

Dirt Dispatch #8

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/07/31

The final pelican update of the summer (unless they surprise me!), the rules of collecting roadkill and a really big kitty that I (sadly) couldn't bring home.Email me or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Become a Patron and support the podcast! www.Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Git' yourself some sweet Dispatches from the Forest merch! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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15:03

Episode 79: Arachnids (But NOT Spiders)

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/07/24

All spiders are arachnids, but not all arachnids are spiders. Learn more about a couple of these non-spider arachnids - what makes them similar? What sets them apart? What makes them really, really, cool? Well, I'll tell ya'!Become a Patron and support the Podcast! Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send an email or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch store! Get your merch! Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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05:06

Dirt Dispatch #7

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/07/17

Do wolves decimate deer populations or is the survival of deer fawns just low no matter what? And meet the Solifuge aka Camel Spider, Sun Spider or Wind Scorpion - spoiler alert: not a spider and also not a scorpion, so what is it? Find out on this Dirt Dispatch! Become a patron! Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store! Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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17:13

Episode 78: Trash Pandas

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/07/10

By listener request I'm talking about those dumpster diving little bandits: raccoons! Do they really wash their hands or their food? Find out the answer to this question and more!Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send your suggestions, questions or comments or make a donation via PayPal! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch store! Get your merch! Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest.

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05:19

Dirt Dispatch #6

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/07/03

Pelican update, pronghorn babies and a long-tailed weasel! Hear what I've been up to and what I've been seeing here at Dispatches HQ!Become a patron: Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or email me! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store! Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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23:34

Episode 77: A.C.M.E.: All Coyote Myths Exposed!

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/06/26

Coyotes are one of the largest predators most of us are likely to encounter. They're also one of the most misunderstood animals around. Join me as I deconstruct the myths and misconceptions about coyotes.Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron: Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send me an email or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Get Dispatches from the Forest Merch! Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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05:05

Dirt Dispatch #5

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/06/19

Pelicans, Pronghorn and the prodigious Miller moths. Check out the happenings here at Dispatches HQ! Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Get some sweet merch at the Merch Store! Cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Send me an email or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com

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Episode 76: Award-worthy Avian Actors

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/06/12

This episode is a little shorter than normal since it was a busy week here at Dispatches HQ, but I want to introduce you to two birds who could win awards with their acting abilities: the Killdeer and the American Avocet. And it just so happens that I've seen both recently! Tune in to find out more about how these bold little birds employ their inner thespian to protect their nests!Check out our Patreon page: Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or make a donation via PayPal:

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07:10

Dirt Dispatch #4

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/06/05

Pelican update, more coyotes, moth season and a thorn pig sighting! Tune in to see what I've been up to!Patreon: Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPay/email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Merch store! cafepress.com/dispatchesfromtheforest

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23:34

Episode 75: Cicadas Revisted

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/05/29

This year we're witnessing an event that hasn't happened since 1803 - when Thomas Jefferson was president. The dual emergence of a 13 year species of cicada and a 17 year species of cicada. So in honor of that we're revisiting cicadas - and learning some cool new things about them! We're also revisiting cicada killer wasps and cicada zombie butt fungus! Support the podcast by becoming a patron! Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Send us a message or donation via PayPal:

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05:33

Dirt Dispatch #3

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/05/22

Pelican update, coyotes out during the daytime, a possible crow's nest and becoming a Certified Interpretive Guide. Become patron to support the Podcast! (C'mon, it's as low as $5 a month!) Patreon.com/Dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal a donation or send me a message (reach out, let me know you care!): dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Get some sweet Dispatches from the Forest Merch! (You know you want some!) Cafepress.com/dispatchesfromtheforest

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22:37

Episode 74: Hissy Fits 2: The Ssssssequel

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/05/15

Learn about some snakes native to Wyoming: The Prairie Rattlesnake, the Midget Faded Rattlesnake and Bull Snake - and why misinformation and not reading closely are more dangerous than venomous snakes. Got comments? Questions? Suggestions? PayPal donations? Send them to me at Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Want to support the podcast with a monthly donation? Check out our Patreon page: Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Need some merch? (Hint: Yes. Yes you do!). The merch store

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09:03

Dirt Dispatch #2

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/05/08

In this dispatch I'll give you a Pelican update, share "who" I heard the other day and tell you what I learned about Turkey Vultures in the state of Wyoming. Tune in and give it a listen, then: 1. Consider becoming a patron: patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest 2. Send a message or make a donation via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com 3. Get some merch! Cafepress.com/dispatchesfromtheforest

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16:51

Episode 73: Please Turn Off the Lights!

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2024/05/01

We hear a lot about air pollution and water pollution, but what about light pollution? I mean, it's not real pollution right? It's just an inconvenience for stargazers. Actually light pollution can have some very real impacts on plants, insects, animals, human health and even water quality. Learn more about why the night should be dark on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? PayPal donation? All of these can go to:

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