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The Field Guides

The Field Guides

Nature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on the science of our North American wildlife.

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00:41:08

Bonus 02 - Bark! (feat. In Defense of Plants &...

The Field Guides ·

2017/03/08

Our 2nd bonus episode has arrived! This episode, Steve is joined by Matt from ‘In Defense of Plants’ & Sara from ‘Midwest Explorer’ for a hike at Hunter’s Creek Park. They talk about tree bark, bird poop, and American Sycamore Trees. Steve also ventures into Buffalo, NY to see the oldest American Sycamore in the world… allegedly (but probably not). Enjoy!

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00:35:20

Ep. 16 - (Dont?) Feed The Birds, Nerds!

The Field Guides ·

2017/02/21

This episode, Bill and Steve discuss whether or not we should be feeding birds. Do filled bird feeders stop birds from migrating? Do bird feeds help birds survive the winter? Do bird feeds spread disease throughout bird populations? All this and more - enjoy!

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00:39:41

Bonus 01 - The Christmas Bird Count

The Field Guides ·

2017/02/14

For this bonus episode, Bill, Steve, Chris, and Dave participate in the Christmas Bird Count. They count birds, talk about the history and findings of the count, and tell their own birding stories. Enjoy!

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00:49:59

Ep. 15 - The Subnivean Zone - A Winter UNDER-land

The Field Guides ·

2017/01/18

Winter is often perceived as a time of dormancy and inactivity, but underneath the snow, in the subnivean zone, a complex and fascinating world of plant and animal interactions exists. Weasels hunt through snow-roofed tunnels, rodents graze on grasses, bark, and seeds, and occasionally the taloned feet of an owl punch through the roof, searching for a meal. In this episode, Steve and Bill pull back the snowy curtain, sharing recent research into what’s happening in the subnivean zone and the impacts

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00:20:34

Ep. 14 - Vases and Candles and Spikes! Oh My!

The Field Guides ·

2016/12/29

This week Steve leads the discussion on "ice spikes." This is a rare winter phenomenon that Bill and Steve stumbled across at Stiglmeier Park (Cheektowaga, NY) during January, 2016. Join the guys as they run through two (presumably) incorrect hypotheses on how ice spikes form, and one well-documented method for their formation within freezers. We also explore the conditions that increase the chance of ice spikes forming in natural areas. While the episode mainly focuses on the "spike" form,

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00:19:43

Ep. 13 - What the Flock is a Murmuration of Starlings?

The Field Guides ·

2016/12/07

What the flock is up with murmurations? And what's the difference between a swarm, a herd, a school, and a flock? In this first of a two-part episode, Bill and Steve explore the world of collective behavior, and take a specific look at murmurations of the European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). This species gathers in large flocks (sometimes numbering into the tens of thousands!) that dive and swoop across the sky, creating beautiful, shifting forms that delight, amaze, and mystify. Researchers from

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00:31:32

Ep. 12 - Pokeweed Every Day

The Field Guides ·

2016/11/04

This month's episode features Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). This is a fascinating plant with some surprising tie-ins with American history. Join Steve and Bill as they tell you about pokeweed's uncommon red pigment, its use in phytoremediation, and the various ways in which it demonstrates toxicity. Enjoy!

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Ep. 11 - Spruce Grouse in the House

The Field Guides ·

2016/10/26

Have you ever heard of a Fool's Hen? It’s just one of the many nicknames of the Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis), a bird of extremes and paradoxical behaviors. It often allows people to come within just a few feet before taking flight (hence the “fool” part of its nickname), but it can also be notoriously difficult to find. In addition, this species is adapted to survive on food that few other animals eat. Join Steve and Bill (and their friend, Rich) as they head into the wilds of Ontario

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Ep. 10 - Witch Hazel: An Explosive Late Bloomer

The Field Guides ·

2016/10/04

Exploding seed pods?!? Flowers in the winter?! Many species have evolved unusual strategies for reproduction, and this month’s target species is no exception. Witch Hazel (Hamemelis virginiana) is a small tree of the eastern forest understory that is easy to miss. It’s small and unassuming, but closer inspection reveals an array of fascinating adaptations that make it unique among our woodland species. Join Steve and Bill as they hunt for this wonder of the woods and share what they learned about

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00:36:48

Ep. 09 - Two Guys and a Calcareous Outcropping

The Field Guides ·

2016/09/10

Have you ever heard of Valcour Island? Bill and Steve heard tantalizing rumors about it and journeyed to Lake Champlain to check it out. Champlain borders both New York and Vermont, and one of its largest islands is Valcour, home to a number of rare plants and the largest Great Blue Heron rookery in New York. Bill and Steve camped out on this special place, exploring, botanizing, and demonstrating why The Field Guides are the slowest hikers on the planet. Come along for the ride and find out all the

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00:58:37

Ep. 08 - Meat Schmeat, or Bill & Steve Commit...

The Field Guides ·

2016/08/06

Ok, Field Guides listeners - *Bill and Steve crack their knuckles* - this one's a touchy subject for some people, but it's an important one. Just how much DO our food choices impact the environment? There's ample rhetoric on both sides, but what does the research say? In this Steve and Bill will tell you what they discovered while delving into the topic, all while trying their best not to get too preachy. (Also, they'll fill you in on what they thought of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World). This episode

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Ep. 07 - Stalking the Redback Salamander

The Field Guides ·

2016/07/07

This episode takes place at the Kenneglenn Scenic and Nature Preserve in Wales, NY. The preserve is owned and managed by the Western NY Land Conservancy.

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Ep. 06 - Staghorn Sumac

The Field Guides ·

2016/03/04

Episode 6 ofThe Field Guidesis here!SPOILER ALERT!!!This episode Bill and Steve talk about Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina).

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00:31:34

Ep. 05 - Multiflora Blows

The Field Guides ·

2016/02/07

This month we talk about the hippest plant we know, Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora). Let us know what you think, enjoy!

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Ep. 04 - Brrrrrds in Winter

The Field Guides ·

2016/01/06

Episode notes:At one point we wonder if a bird we see is a grebe. We know that there aren't any grebes that have winter ranges in Western New York, but this has been a strange winter and less likely things have happened.Questions that came up during the episode:Although it was cut during editing, Bill and Steve wondered during recording, “Why do flamingos stand on one leg?” Bill thought he had come across the answer in the past, but had forgotten it. Steve just plain didn’t know.The answer? No one

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Ep. 03 - Hi-BEAR-nation

The Field Guides ·

2015/12/14

Episode Notes:I think the title speaks for itself...Questions that came up in the episode:Flying Squirrels More Populous than Reds and Grays?During this episode, Bill mentioned a statistic he’d heard, claiming that Flying Squirrels outnumbered Red and Gray Squirrels in the Northeast. After recording episode 3, Bill tried to track down any credible sources, but he found not a single reference to this claim on any website, blog, or scientific paper. Unless someone out there has a reliable source to

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00:59:41

Ep. 02 - Fall Colors

The Field Guides ·

2015/10/22

Episode Notes:When discussing branching, Steve and Bill wondered whether Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)was native. While some members of this genus are native to North America, the Horsechestnut (AKA Horse-chestnut or Conker Tree) is an imported species native to the Balkans.Mistakes: Steve had mentioned that there was only one genus in the Aceraceae, or maple family. This is wrong. That fool neglected the two species within the genus Dipteronia that are endemic to mainland China.

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00:58:52

Ep. 01 - Goldenrod Galls

The Field Guides ·

2015/09/20

Bill and Steve take you out into the field and share their findings on goldenrods and the three major goldenrod galls

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