Nature Guys

Bob takes a walk on the beach and becomes really curious about sand dollars. Luckily he finds a wonderful source of information, "Sanibel Sea School."

Our sources for this episode include:

• Sanibel Sea School https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/
• Dead or alive? 3 ways to spot the difference https://www.heraldsun.com/news/state/south-carolina/article213506774.html#storylink=cpy
• Dead sand dollars on Florida beaches could be result of natural cycle https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/florida/dead-sand-dollars-on-floridabeaches-could-be-result-of-natural-cycle-experts-say/67-574599775
• It's prime time for sand dollars on Sanibel as mating season peaks https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/09/its-prime-time-for-sand-dollars-on-sanibel-as-mating-season-peaks/
• Fun Facts about the Sand Dollar https://tropicalbreezedecor.com/blog/fun-facts-about-the-sand-dollar/

Bill and Bob talk about organizations that support the birds we love.

Organizations Bill and Bob Support

• Arc of Appalachia | Savings Ohio's Wildlands https://arcofappalachia.org
• Edge of Appalachia - Cincinnati Museum Center https://www.cincymuseum.org/nature/
• The Nature Conservancy https://www.nature.org/en-us/
• The American Bird Conservancy https://abcbirds.org/

Ants are so amazing we had to do a follow up to our episode Ants in My Plants. Tune in to learn why these insects are so important.

Our sources for this episode include:

• 10 Crazy Facts About Ants https://futurism.com/10-crazy-facts-about-ants
• 6 amazing facts about ants https://earthsky.org/earth/amazing-facts-ants
• COOL FACTS ABOUT ANTS! https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/animals/insects/ant-facts/

We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast.

Our sources include:

• 13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion
• 30 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid of Ants From Home & Garden https://balconygardenweb.com/30-natural-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ants-from-home-garden/
• ANTS IN YOUR HOUSEPLANTS: GETTING RID OF ANTS IN YOUR PLANTS https://www.combatbugs.com/en/home/pest-identification/bug-files/ants-in-your-houseplants-getting-rid-of-ants-in-your-plants.cky.html

Have you ever seen a weasel? A listener saw what he thought might be a weasel and his email inspired this podcast.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Weasels: Tiny but mighty https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/weasels-tiny-but-mighty/406436.html
• Nature: Weasels intriguing despite bad rep https://www.dispatch.com/article/20101107/lifestyle/311079702
• Fierce Facts About Weasels http://mentalfloss.com/article/64193/7-fierce-facts-about-weasels

Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird.

Related episode: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/)

Our sources for this episode include:

• Book "What the Robin Knows" by Jon Young http://birdlanguage.com/
• American Robin https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview
• Fun Facts About American Robins https://www.thespruce.com/american-robin-facts-4143588
• Robin Facts https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/fact_page.html

This is an easy tree to identify even in winter. Bill tells the tales of some amazing sycamores that he has known over the years. If you get lost this tree will lead you to water.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Sycamores, Trees of Wonder http://biologicalthinking.blogspot.com/2013/03/sycamores-trees-of-wonder.html
• American Sycamore https://naturewalk.yale.edu/trees/platanaceae/platanus-occidentalis/american-sycamore-29
• Sycamore Get No Respect http://www.eattheweeds.com/sycamores-not-just-another-plane-tree-2/
• Sycamore Tree Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sycamore/sycamore-tree-care.htm

Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth. Find out how to get along with these challenging insects.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Birds Bats and mosquitoes https://www.thoughtco.com/birds-and-bats-no-help-with-mosquitos-3970964
• Natural Mosquito Repellents https://www.thoughtco.com/natural-mosquito-repellents-602178
• Do Bug Zappers Kill Mosquitoes? https://www.thoughtco.com/do-bug-zappers-kill-mosquitoes-1968054
• Bobʼs Favorite Insect Repellent is Alpenglow https://www.alpenglowskincare.com/products/alaskas-best-insect-repellent

Bill rarely sees this snake but it is one of his favorites. The hognose snake has some amazing behaviors. S

Related episodes: Black Rat Snake (http://natureguys.org/black-rat-snake/), Red-shouldered or Red-wristed Hawk (http://natureguys.org/red-shouldered-hawk/)

Our sources for this episode include:

• Eastern Hognose Snake http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Heterodon_platirhinos/
• Eastern Hognose https://nhpbs.org/wild/easternhognosesnake.asp
• Hognose Snakes http://www.lihs.org/files/caresheets/Heterodon.htm

Mallards are a very common duck that are easy to find. Find out why Bill thinks they may be an invasive species.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Unflappable Facts About Mallards http://mentalfloss.com/article/78330/15-unflappable-facts-about-mallards
• Mallard duck facts http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/mallard_duck_facts/587/
• Mallard https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mallard/lifehistory