We have a wide-ranging conversation with Brooke Langston, Advisor to the Ministry of Fijian Affairs. In Fiji!

We have a very special guest this week! Gordon returns to talk about Wood Storks. Joann is looking at the first spring flower, Speedwell. Gary hears Eastern Bluebirds singing. Our repeat interview is with Susan Clayton of the College of Wooster about conservation psychology.

Joann waits for the first Robin of spring—American or European? Gary found some Fairy Shrimp. Our repeat interview is with Mark Baldwin of the Roger Tory Institute, about nature journaling.

Joann's crosswordese leads us to the Anoa this week; Gary's thinking about shorebird migration and the importance of habitat—Horseshoe Crabs. Our repeat interview is with Theresa Crimmins of the USA National Phenology Network.

Joann's crosswordese leads to confusion—what is an eft? Gary talks about the Red-spotted Eft/Eastern Newt. Our repeat interview is with Richard Allen of the Encyclopedia of Life.

Gary delves into the plastisphere. Joann researches crosswordese: Ernes. The interview is the second half of our talk with Jake Owens about the Bioko Island Drill.

Gordon's thinking about Sundews, Gary is already listening for Wood Frogs, and Joann suggests you try a Messier Marathon. Our interview is with Jake Owens about the Bioko Island Drill. This is Gordon's last podcast as a regular host—join us in wishing him a happy retirement!

The Question Show: Gordon, Joann and Gary answer listener questions about invasive, naturalized and non-native species; tarantulas, grassland birds, Blue Jays, Dandelions, Flycatchers, and more.

Katie Gillies from Bat Conservation International talks about “bat bunker” hibernacula and White-nose Syndrome. Gordon actually likes Copperheads. Gary is fascinated by Comb Jellies and Joann explains Snowy Owl invasions.

Warning! Creep factor with House Centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata. Dark-eyed Juncos—the Snow Bird. The interview is fun with science comedian Tim Lee who made the move from Biology Ph.D. to Standup Comedy!