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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100 episodes
Updated June 30

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Aug 1, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep. 66 - Pinesap (The Plant, Not the Sap)
Pinesap! It's a parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll, but it makes up for it with lots of personality (and by that, we mean cool stuff to talk about).
Apr 30, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep. 65 - Fishers: Eatin’ More Toes Than Turkeys
The guys hit the trail - literally and figuratively - tracking down the natural history of the elusive predator known as the fisher.
Apr 1, 2024 · 1 hr
Ep. 64 - Let's Look at the Eclipse! (Not Literally)
This month, the guys prepare for the upcoming 2023 total eclipse by looking into the research around how animals react to the moon photobombing the sun for a few minutes.
Feb 22, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep. 63 - Field Trip!: On the Trail of the Florida Panther
Daniel and Bill head to southern Florida to search for the elusive and endangered Florida Panther.
Jan 23, 2024 · 1 hr
Ep. 62 - Timber Rattlesnakes: Still Endangered, Still Danger Noodle-y (Part 2)
Part 2 of our Timber Rattlesnake episode. If you haven’t listened to part 1, go and do that. We’ll wait right here for you.
Dec 26, 2023 · 54 min
Ep. 62 - Timber Rattlesnakes: Endangered Danger Noodles(Part 1)
Join the guys as they dive into the world of religious snake handling! Just kidding - this one's about Timber Rattlesnakes.
Jun 29, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep. 61 - Bill and Steve’s Floating Fen Foray (featuring the WNY Land Conservancy)
This month, Bill and Steve visit Floating Fen, although some might call it a bog, or is it a swamp?
May 25, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep. 60 - The True(?) Story of the Bald Eagle
This month, Bill and Steve look into the decline and recovery of the Bald Eagle, as well as some fringe claims about how the story typically told about the recovery isn't true.
Feb 7, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Ep. 59 - Beavers! (No Damn Puns, Please)
Join the guys as they peek inside the lodge and get busy sharing the story of the North American beaver.
Nov 30, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 58 - Insectapalooza! (Part 2)
Part 2 of our behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world's largest insect collections, followed up with an incredible evening of mothing!.
Sep 30, 2022 · 56 min
Ep. 58 - Insectapalooza! (Part 1)
The guys interview a professional entomologist and get a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world's largest insect collections.
Jul 31, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 57 - Mockingbirds Gonna Mock
Have you ever heard a mockingbird imitate a blue jay? How about a seal imitating a Maine fisherman? This month, the guys explore what happens when animals make sounds they’re not supposed to: the wild world of vocal mimicry.
May 26, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Ep. 56 - Let's Get Nuts!
The guys peel back the Black Walnut husk and take you through the natural history of this nutty species.
Jan 31, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 55 - Bill and Steve Go to Hell(benders)
The guys cover Eastern Hellbenders, the largest amphibian in North America.
Oct 3, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep. 54 - Can't Touch This: A Deep Dive Into Touch-me-not
The guys explore touch-me not, AKA jewelweed
Aug 31, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 53 - The American Chestnut & the Western NY Land Conservancy @ the Allegany Wildlands (Part 2)
The guys team up with the Western NY Land Conservancy to explore the fall and (potential) rise of the American Chestnut and to shine a light on the Conservancy's current conservation efforts.
Aug 31, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 53 - The American Chestnut & the Western NY Land Conservancy @ the Allegany Wildlands (Part 1)
The guys team up with the Western NY Land Conservancy to explore the fall and (potential) rise of the American Chestnut and to shine a light on the Conservancy's current conservation efforts.
Jun 30, 2021 · 1 hr
Ep. 52 - Who's Your Daddy (Longlegs)?
Are daddy longlegs really the most poisonous animals in the world?
May 29, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 51 - Flickers Foolin' Around: Sex Roles in a North American Woodpecker
Join the guys as they delve into studies exploring the wild and swinging world of Northern Flicker reproduction.
Mar 30, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 50 - Antifreeze Fleas and More Winter-Active Insects (Feat. Dr. Wayne Gall)
Spring is here! So, what better time to talk about winter-active insects? Steve recorded this one in February with entomologist and all-around-great-guy Dr. Wayne Gall. Join them as they head into the winter woods, peeling back the snowy curtain that conceals these fascinating invertetebrates.

The Field Guides

Ep. 66 - Pinesap (The Plant, Not the Sap)

Ep. 65 - Fishers: Eatin’ More Toes Than Turkeys

Ep. 64 - Let's Look at the Eclipse! (Not Literally)

Ep. 63 - Field Trip!: On the Trail of the Florida Panther

Ep. 62 - Timber Rattlesnakes: Still Endangered, Still Danger Noodle-y (Part 2)

Ep. 62 - Timber Rattlesnakes: Endangered Danger Noodles(Part 1)

Ep. 61 - Bill and Steve’s Floating Fen Foray (featuring the WNY Land Conservancy)

Ep. 60 - The True(?) Story of the Bald Eagle

Ep. 59 - Beavers! (No Damn Puns, Please)

Ep. 58 - Insectapalooza! (Part 2)

Ep. 58 - Insectapalooza! (Part 1)

Ep. 57 - Mockingbirds Gonna Mock

Ep. 56 - Let's Get Nuts!

Ep. 55 - Bill and Steve Go to Hell(benders)

Ep. 54 - Can't Touch This: A Deep Dive Into Touch-me-not

Ep. 53 - The American Chestnut & the Western NY Land Conservancy @ the Allegany Wildlands (Part 2)

Ep. 53 - The American Chestnut & the Western NY Land Conservancy @ the Allegany Wildlands (Part 1)

Ep. 52 - Who's Your Daddy (Longlegs)?

Ep. 51 - Flickers Foolin' Around: Sex Roles in a North American Woodpecker

Ep. 50 - Antifreeze Fleas and More Winter-Active Insects (Feat. Dr. Wayne Gall)