Send us a text Send us a text In Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode I will discuss the 7 glands of whitetail deer and the glands basic uses. I will discuss a bit about the last 100+ years of Kentucky restoring the whi...
Apr 07, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Send us a text In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear. I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear. This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are true hiberna...
Jan 26, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Send us a text In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear. I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear. What do they eat? What eats the black bears? Where do they live? Do they attack and eat and kill ...
Dec 05, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Send us a text n Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead Sharks I will discuss that there are 9 species of Hammerhead Sharks. What do they eat? What eats the hammerhead sharks? Where do they live? I will br...
Sep 22, 2024•44 min
Send us a text In Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead worm It eats earthworms. It came from southeast Asia. Very invasive and eats earthworms, slugs, and insect larvae. Re[produces sexually and asexually. We wil...
Jul 08, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Send us a text In Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake. I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. But is som...
Apr 30, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Send us a text In Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake. I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. But is something injec...
Mar 27, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Send us a text In Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the striped skunk because it is February 2024. Skunks are on the move. Why are they on the move? Why are so many getting killed on the highway, every single year, in February and in March? We will talk about where they live g...
Feb 26, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Send us a text In Episode #44 I will discuss the the bright white, edible mushroom that looks a lot like Santa Claus big white beard. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: I will describe what this mushroom looks like. I will discuss that there are three mushrooms in the wild that look somewhat like this Lion's Mane mushroom and they are Comb Tooth, White Coral Fun...
Jan 29, 2024•41 min
Send us a text In Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: The biological classification of the Albatross. Where does it live geographically? How many species of the Albatross are there? How wide is it's massive wing span? What is causing the decline of 16 o...
Jan 08, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Send us a text In Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: The biological classification of the mistletoe. Where does it live geographically? Is mistletoe a parasitic plant? How did hanging mistletoe on a door way and the kissing practice actually get started?!?! What they look like Medicinal uses by Native Amer...
Dec 19, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Send us a text In Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China and Japan and did not get to the United States until 1995 or so. Already it has spread to 22 states. They eat a lot of crops, fruit trees, vegetable plants, etc. But some eat other bugs including stink bugs. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "Th...
Nov 16, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Send us a text All Episodes Edit Delete Pumpkins: The Big Orange Berry TOMMY FOWLER SEASON: 3 EPISODE: 40 Description In Episode #40 I will discuss the North American fall squash or berry known as pumpkin!! It is a plant that is grown in abundance here in the United States and eaten in many different ways, but especially eaten as pumpkin pie. It inspires so many culinary items such as Pumpkin Spiced Lattes at your local coffee shop. Many Native Americans ate pumpkins and these pumpkins date back...
Nov 06, 2023•29 min
Send us a text In Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App. I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds. But I also love being able to identify birds or plants or trees while I am out on a hike, a walk, or even on a camping trip. I found this Bird App and I placed it on my phone to use to identify birds by sight or by song. It is a lot of fun and it can be used in many ways. And no, I am not being sponsored by Cornel Labs even though...
Oct 25, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Send us a text In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcas...
Sep 11, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Send us a text In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcas...
Aug 14, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Send us a text In Episode #36 I will discuss the wild hogs that live in and around the Smoky Mountains National Park. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk a...
Jun 16, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Send us a text In Episode #35 I will discuss the Vernal Pools or Ponds. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: In this episode I will discuss the Verna...
May 16, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text In Episode #34 I will discuss the beautiful but venomous Copperhead snake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: In this episode I will...
May 01, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Send us a text In Episode #33 I will discuss the Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys of Belize, Guatemala, and the Yucatan of south eastern Mexico. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id...
Apr 14, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Send us a text In Episode #32 I will discuss the loud, beautiful, and altruistic Blue Jay Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: In this episode I will...
Apr 02, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Send us a text In Episode #31 I will discuss the Eastern Garter Snake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: In this episode I will discuss the Easter...
Mar 20, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Send us a text In Episode #30 I will discuss the unique looking, maybe funny looking, but very delicious Morel Mushrooms. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will ta...
Mar 12, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Send us a text In Episode #29 I will discuss striped skunks and why we see so many of them dead on our highways and roads in February and March in the United States each and every year. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a l...
Feb 27, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Send us a text In Episode #28 I will discuss "The Great Backyard Bird Count 2023". It is February 17-20, 2023. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: I...
Feb 16, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Send us a text In Episode #27 I will discuss how a United States company is working on genetically using DNA from extinct animals to bring them back. The first animals they are working on are the Woolly Mammoth, the Dodo bird, and the Tasmanian Wolf (also called the Tasmanian Tiger. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start...
Feb 05, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text In Episode #26 I will discuss whether we should or should not feed wildlife. And if we do feed wildlife what are the dangers and the ramifications to both them and to us? Do Not Feed the Wildlife! Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podc...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text In Episode #25 I will discuss the very interesting and elusive Southern Devil Scorpion. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: Biologica...
Jan 24, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us a text In Episode #24 I will discuss the beautiful red fox. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: Biological classification of the red fox. Vu...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min
Send us a text In Episode #23 I will discuss what is Biological Classification, why do we use it, who were some of the main inventors of Biological Classification. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzz...
Jan 05, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 23
