Naturalistics is a discussion based podcast dedicated to helping you to become a better naturalist. We base our process around the Naturalistics 'triforce' which contains the three ingredients of the naturalist - Curiosity - Observation - Story.
Matt Haviland, Stefan Gaschott and Sophie Mazowita
On this episode, Matt talks with Filip Tkaczyk of the Raven's Roots Naturalist school about how we as naturalists can make our practice more relational. We might say that the relational approach means being able to step back and appreciate the connections between species and within natural communities. This is a great skill/mindset for broadening our awareness and deepening our understanding and our relationship with the natural world. Enjoy! Filip on Instagram: @naturalist_immersion_course Raven's Roots Naturalist School: https://ravensroots.org/ Barry Lopez article: https://granta.com/invitation/ Intro music "Special Place" by Jazzdrip. With Permission. email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com website: www.learning-nature.com/naturalistics Find us on Instagram: @naturalisticspod
On this episode, Matt and Stefan discuss the benefits of using and understanding heuristics as a naturalist. Recorded in the middle of hurricane Lee in September 2023! Stories of crabbing, birding and tracking from Stefan's recent adventures found herein, as well. Intro music "Special Place" by Jazzdrip. With Permission. email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com website: www.learning-nature.com/naturalistics Find us on Instagram: @naturalisticspod
On this episode, Sophie and Matt discuss the Specialist Track and Sign Evaluation conducted by Tracker Certifiction North America in New England 2023. Overall impressions and takeaways, as well as specific questions are discussed. Whether you are new to tracking or a seasoned vet there is always something new to learn on one of these evaluations. Intro music "Special Place" by Jazzdrip. With Permission.
This month on the podcast we discuss how we use awareness as naturalists. Also, we present some fun simple exercises you can use to expand your awareness. Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This episode we talk with Dan Gardoqui or the Lead with Nature Podcast. Dan is a skilled naturalist whose passions include birding, tracking and hunting. Stories of Dan's unique perspective on engaging with the natural world within! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This time on the podcast we discuss ways for naturalists to navigate times when we must turn our practice inside or close to home. Nature is never canceled and there is always something cool to find! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Stefan and Matt discuss how tinkering with archeology can help us become better naturalists. Lots of discussions of flintknapping and friction fire within. Junco article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/10/science/birds-smell-bacteria.html Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This episode we interview Logan Parker of the Maine Nightjar Project. Logan expounds on the many delightful aspects of his favorite birds, the nightjars. Lots of amazing naturalist stories and perspective found within! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com Logan's website: www.hereinthewild.com Maine Nightjar Project: https://www.mainenightjar.com/ Maine breeding bird atlas: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/maine-bird-atlas/index.html
In this episode, Stefan and Matt take a broad look at the process of learning about the world of plants as a naturalist. Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Sophie, Stefan and Matt break down the naturalist process. How can we expand our awareness? How does intuition and empiricism play a role? Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Storytime! Sophie, Stefan and Matt discuss some recent encounters in wild. Listen to the end for some bonus content! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month Stefan, Sophie and Matt discuss the entry points to becoming a naturalist. How does one begin the journey? We don't have the answer but we've got some ideas... Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month Stefan and Matt share some stories from recent naturalist adventures and related natural history learning. Snowshoe Hares scavenging meat: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/01/snowshoe-hares-carnivores-cannibals-photos-yukon/ Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Stefan and Matt discuss the benefits of sit spot practice for naturalists. Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Sophie, Stefan and Matt discuss the pillar of curiosity. What is curiosity? How do we generate it? Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics we discuss the recent specialist track and sign eval and we welcome new Sophie on board as a new co-host! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com Cybertracker info: http://trackercertification.com/
In this episode, Stefan and Matt discuss branching out and learning new genres in Natural History. Lots of stories of Beetles, Birds and Butterflies within... Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
In episode 19, Sophie Mazowita and Matt dive into the world of wildlife trailing. They go through the 10 rules of trailings, as well as how to approach the process as a whole. Enjoy! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com White Pine: https://whitepineprograms.org/programs/wildlife-tracking-apprenticeship/ Africa tracking course: https://www.spurwander.com/new-page-3 Nate Harvey: http://www.trackerstrail.com/ Northeast Trackers: http://northeastwildlifetrackers.com/
We're talkin' about practice! In episode 3 of the Bird Language series, Matt and Stefan discuss Bird Language in practice and review the Peterson's Field Guide to Bird Sounds! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Part 2 of 3 on Bird Language! This episode we delve into the science of Bird Language, as well as the ancestral/martial-art aspect. We also discuss our favorite resources for bird sound ID. Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Part 1 of 3 on Bird Language! This time we break down and define what Bird Language is. How do we do it? We google it... Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics Cornell lab video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X5WMu_oJnQ website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics we interviewed Sophie Mazowita of the Burlington Tracking Project. Citizen science and involvement thereof was our main theme but our topics also included snow fleas, trophic cascades, Yellowstone , iNaturalist and more! iNaturalist North America Tracking database: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/north-american-animal-tracking-database Sophie's website: https://www.trackingvt.org/intro website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics, Stefan and Matt discuss their recent experience with a CyberTracker track and sign evaluation in Southern Vermont. Are naturalist/tracker evaluations a good way to measure skill/knowledge/process? CyberTracker eval info: https://www.cybertracker.org/tracking/evaluations CyberTracker tracker data base: http://trackercertification.com/ Bird Certification: http://www.birdercertification.org/TestingCenter.htm website: https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month we discuss the study of animal personalities and the use of anthropomorphizing by naturalists. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
We review Bernd Heinrich and Nathaniel Wheelwright's book ‘The Naturalist's Notebook'. Mountain lions, bird beaks, platypus bills, and homegrown carpenter ant colonies are discussed in our listener Q and A session. To wrap up we revisit the ‘Triforce'. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com Donate to White Pine Programs!!!: https://whitepineprograms.org/donate/
Matt shares stories and observations from his time in Africa. Stefan maintains composure and clicks for sound bytes. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Matt and Stefan interview Kaija Klauder, wolf tracker and researcher in Denali National Park in Alaska. Topics covered included: Trophic cascades, naturalist biases, imaginary friends, predators, scavengers, range expansion and much more! website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan discuss the myriad benefits of foraging to the expansion of understanding the plant, animals, and fungi that live around us. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Matt and Stefan discuss the new features of the iNaturalist app and it's implications for naturalists. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan introduce the field guide rating system. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan introduce the concept of phenology. Sorry no phrenology folks. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan, caught up on the excitement of peak bird migration, outline four keys to bird identification, and discuss some of the ruts that birding naturalists might fall into. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt interviews Stefan about his recent trip to Algonquin park in Ontario Canada. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan explore ways of incorporating naturalist observations into one's daily commute. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan discuss a naturalistics approach to wildlife tracking. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
Our first episode! This month on Naturalistics Matt and Stefan explore the fundamental question: "what is a naturalist?". Laying the foundation on which future episodes will build. website: https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email: naturalisticspod@gmail.com
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