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WRVO presents an archived edition of the popular weekly essay, The Nature of Things, from Naturalist John Weeks.John Weeks was born on August 21, 1924, on a little farm in West Webster, NY. His father... more
FAQs about Nature of Things:How many episodes does Nature of Things have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.
October 05, 2016Phantoms of the MarshIn this archived broadcast from October 4, 1990, John Weeks discusses the phantoms of the marshes, better known as rails. Weeks talks about how he stumbled onto their nest and the reaction the birds had to his visits. Weeks also offers a description of the species....more7minPlay
September 16, 2016The Only Good Hawk is a Dead HawkIn this archived broadcast from September 16, 1988, John Weeks talks about the negative perception surrounding hawks and owls, particularly the red tailed hawk. Weeks talks about the bird's history and his own relationship with attempting to protect the species....more6minPlay
June 29, 2016Tulip Trees and Baltimore OriolesIn this archived broadcast from June 29, 1990, John Weeks talks about tulip trees and the Baltimore oriole. He gives a brief history of both species and their modern day roles in the natural world....more6minPlay
June 24, 2016The Qualities of Bird SongsIn this archived broadcast from June 25, 1992, John Weeks speaks about bird songs and their qualities. Songs by different species of thrush, wrens, thrasher and others are interspersed throughout the talk. Weeks examines each song, touching on qualities such as tone and energy....more7minPlay
June 08, 2016A Study in Bird NestingIn this archived broadcast from June 10, 1993, John Weeks discusses the observations he made during a study of a local wetland. These observations include several notes on the nesting habits of over a dozen different bird species....more6minPlay
June 03, 2016Changes in BirdwatchingIn this archived broadcast from June 4, 1992, John Weeks discusses some observations in migration patterns he has witnessed while bird watching and offers a metaphor involving his daughter moving to a new home....more6minPlay
June 01, 2016Flying ArchitectsIn this archived broadcast from June 7, 1991, John Weeks discusses nature's flying architects, commonly known as birds. Weeks covers the nest building of several species including Baltimore orioles and hummingbirds....more7minPlay
May 27, 2016MiceIn this archived broadcast from May 27, 2005, John Weeks discusses the role mice play in maintaining an ecosystem. Weeks goes into detail on how mice provide meals for several predator species and how this makes mice important members of the natural world....more5minPlay
May 25, 2016Celebrating Nature's ArtIn this archived broadcast from May 23, 2003, John Weeks discusses some of the local nature art exhibits. Weeks talks about the Great Swamp Conservancy and the Sterling Nature Center, among other topics....more5minPlay
May 20, 2016Strange Sounds of NatureIn this archived broadcast from May 21, 2004, John Weeks reviews the strange sounds one might hear on a spring evening. Weeks goes into depth on the calls of the pie-billed grebe, the woodcock, the rough grouse and more....more6minPlay
FAQs about Nature of Things:How many episodes does Nature of Things have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.