Walkin' on the Wild Side

While sitting on the porch last night, preparing to record another episode,  we heard chuck-wils-widows and whippoorwills calling and thought, why record another episode when we can bring back a blast from the past and re-post "Goatsuckers Galore", one of our first podcasts from 2021!  Join our trip down memory lane and learn about these amazing birds collectively called goatsuckers or nightjars, which include some of the serenades of summer from these large, cryptically colored, and at times LOUD birds!  So, we hope you enjoy "walkin on the wild side and reminiscing (cue the Little River Band)" and relive one of our first episodes.  Hopefully, you'll enjoy our "intro"...lol!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and our second part of Wandering in Yellowstone!  Part 2 takes Gabrielle and I into the hot springs, geysers, and thermal areas of Yellowstone, as well as wandering through Lamar Valley, the Serengeti of North America.  We'll share observations of these amazing areas, some of the wildlife we saw,  as well as  some of the historic sites like Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and the Old Faithful Inn, and the gorgeous natural beauty of this amazing park, including one of the most famous geysers, Old Faithful!Here's some websites for additional information:https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/hydrothermal-features.htmhttps://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/geysers-hot-springs/about-old-faithful/https://www.nps.gov/places/000/lamar-valley-wildlife-watching.htmhttps://www.usparklodging.com/yellowstone/old_faithful_inn.phphttps://www.usparklodging.com/yellowstone/mammoth_hotel.phpInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general.  We will be posting our Yellowstone pics here:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Yellowstone is America's first National Park and they couldn't have picked a better one to start off the amazing resource we have as the National Parks. It has been a dream of ours to get to this area, and here we are!  Join us for a multiple part series as we travel the beauty and natural wonders that is Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons National Park.  For part 1, we travel the Grand Teton Loop Road and with perfect weather, we see this magnificent park in all it's beauty.  Join us as we podcast our first night from this beautiful area!*DUE TO EQUIPMENT ISSUES, THE AUDIO QUALITY IS DIMINISHED.  WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS ISSUE*Here are some great websites for further information:https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htmhttps://www.gtnpf.org/wildlife-viewing/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=8756733021&gbraid=0AAAAAChmMMYsV99CY_zsuPkS3o6tLk3A-&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkbUaiVPaiBgY2WSL1wYvybBrhYYyU3x18N_yiC0QBDNzdMEyPtT3AYaAo3IEALw_wcBhttps://www.jacksonholewy.com/blog/top-things-to-see-do-in-grand-teton-national-park/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general.  We will be posting our Yellowstone pics here:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Monarch butterflies are probably one of the most well known butterflies but are also have secrets that scientists have yet to crack!  Join Gabrielle and I on the back porch with special guest, Gabrielle's long-time friend from gradeschool and flower extraordinaire, Jamie Bourquin.  After planting pollinator plants in our new pollinator yard, we chat about this amazing butterfly, their incredible journey, and other fun facts that will hopefully inspire our listeners to look more closely at pollinators and the importance of teaching the next generation of nature lovers!Here's some interesting web pages for more info:https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/monarch-butterflyhttps://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertebrates/Monarch-Butterflyhttps://www.xerces.org/blog/5-monarch-migration-factshttps://monarchwatch.org/tagging/https://monarchjointventure.org/monarch-biology/threatsInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  It's hard to believe, but we've never really explored the amazing alligator.  An incredibly well adapted species that hasn't changed much from its ancestor over 200 million years ago, the American Alligator has survived two extinction events and human persecution to once again survive and thrive.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about this marvel of evolution, their biology, adaptations, and some great questions from Gabrielle!Check out these websites for more info:https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/post/9-amazing-things-you-didn-t-know-about-alligatorshttps://interestingengineering.com/science/crocodiles-secret-200-million-year-survivalhttps://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/herps/alligator.htmlhttps://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/American-Alligatorhttps://enviroliteracy.org/animals/what-problems-do-alligators-face/#:~:text=While%20their%20populations%20have%20rebounded%20from%20near%20extinction,impacts%2C%20and%20the%20continued%20threat%20of%20illegal%20killing.Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Hey everyone, it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side Podcast!  For this episode, we're ringing in Spring with the bells, the OCONEE BELLS (Shortia galacifolia)!  Spring has sprung, as you learned from our last episode.  However, it wouldn't be spring without the Oconee Bells!  This beautiful but small wildflower is one of the earliest blooming spring ephemerals in the Appalachians, is quite rare but locally abundant, and has a very interesting discovery story.  It was actually discovered, lost, and re-discovered a CENTURY later, but not by a famous naturalist of the day.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle Bouknight on the back porch "studio" and learn more about this beautiful "corolla of the Carolinas", where it can be seen, and why it was discovered... twice!Here are a couple of websites for more information:https://scnps.org/the-oconee-bells-history-homage-hobby-legacy/https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2021/04/18/great-smoky-mountains-national-park-wildflowers-types-oconee-bells/7228734002/https://saveplants.org/plant-profile/?CPCNum=3950https://southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork/trailshttps://visitoconeesc.com/foj-bellfest/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Spring has sprung here in the Southeast and the chan changes are all around us!  Have you ever stopped to think why spring even happens?  What are the changes happening and what triggers these changes around us?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the back porch as they talk about the changes around them and what causes the blooming, frogs calling, birds singing, and more as spring is, well, springing!Here are some websites for more information:https://www.livescience.com/24728-spring.htmlhttps://ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2017/05/01/for-some-plants-winter-carries-the-keys-to-spring-flowering/https://www.willyswilderness.org/post/how-do-plants-and-animals-know-it-s-spring#:~:text=Seasonal%20surprises,of%20our%20Will%20County%20critters.https://www.wingscapes.com/blog/on-the-move-how-birds-prepare-for-spring/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  This time, we're chatting about good ol' Ricky Raccoon.  These little mammals are probably one of the most recognizable mammals in North America and most people either love 'em or hate 'em!  These little masked bandits are fun to watch and it's easy to be amazed at their ability to open almost any trashcan and figure out latches, locks, and gates.  Of course, this is also the reason why many get so frustrated with the little masked bandits!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a fun chat to learn more about these amazing critters and maybe even appreciate them a little, even though they can be frustratingly clever!**We apologize for the quality of this episode and the slight "echo-y" sound.**Here's a few websites for more information:https://www.treehugger.com/raccoon-facts-5073585More about the raccoon's hands: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166432898000679https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/527175/10-clever-facts-about-raccoonshttps://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/raccoon.htmlInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side Podcast and this one is special because it marks a milestone for Gabrielle Bouknight and me...it marks the trip to Minnesota and we FINALLY saw great gray owls!  Not only great grays, but two other species as well, a verifiable "HOOTAPALOOZA"!  Come with us  on our trip in this special episode from northern Minnesota and share our amazing experience! Here's some websites from our episode:https://saxzim.orghttps://wtip.org/owl-irruption-hits-northern-minnesota-rehab-centers-see-rise-in-injured-birds/]https://www.riverviewlodgemn.com/https://www.blocknorthbrewpub.com/https://www.365daysofbirds.com/2024/08/26/birding-the-north-shore-from-duluth-to-two-harbors/Contact our guide, Mike Hendrickson thought this website:  https://saxzim.org/about-sax-zim-bog/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  This last podcast of the year follows Marvin and Gabrielle on a mission.  When a group of soldiers are sent on a specific mission, it is called a sortie, and that's what we are doing.  We are on a mission to find short-eared owls and our "sortie" takes us to northeast Ohio to ring in the New Year with family!  This year, short-eared owls have descended upon a few places in Ohio and this one place did not disappoint!  Join us from an amazing restaurant called Thyme 2 in Medina, Ohio as we summarize this incredible and surreal experience!Here is some more information about the short-eared owl:https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl/idhttps://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/birds/birds-prey/short-eared-owlhttps://www.birdsauthority.com/do-owls-migrate/Check out Marvin's photos on our Facebook pages listed below!Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's that time of year and Christmas is just around the corner!  One of the symbols of Christmas is mistletoe and it is actually a fascinating plant and it's pretty interesting how it became a symbol of Christmas.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they usher in the holidays and spread Christmas cheer with some interesting facts about this amazing little plant.  Here's some websites for further reading:https://blog.nwf.org/2012/12/12-things-to-know-about-mistletoe/https://fwbg.org/newsletter-2/before-stealing-a-kiss-learn-the-mythology-and-history-of-mistletoe/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/biology-mistletoe-180976601/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  This time, Gabrielle and I are talking about the successful reintroduction of Elk in the Southeast.  Hunted into extinction in the 1700's and 1800's, this second largest member of the deer family has been reintroduced to North Carolina in the 2000's, but not without headaches and issues.  Join us as we chat about the successes, challenges, and essential collaborations that made the reintroduction of a majestic animal into a drastically changed ecosystem a success that now adds yet another facet to the gems of our national parks, refuges, and wild areas!Here's some more information about the reintroduction of elk and where you can see them:https://wildlifemanagement.institute/outdoor-news-bulletin/march-2019/returning-elk-southeast-20-year-retrospectivehttps://www.biltmorebeacon.com/outdoor/dna-study-yields-new-estimate-of-smoky-mountain-elk-population/article_38a073e4-2f45-11ef-8fe6-1b27dce98991.htmlhttps://ncwf.org/wildlife/elk/Where to see them:https://www.greatsmokies.com/elk-watching/https://visithaywood.com/blog/elk-watching-101/https://visitcherokeenc.com/blog/elk-viewing-101-your-guide-to-americas-historic-mammal/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Our final two days in Iceland are packed adventures and experiences as we go from Selfloss to Keflavik.  We went through a National Park, experienced a few more waterfalls, geysers, and interesting history.  We also baked bread in volcanic soil, took in a few more spas, and got up close and personal at the historic fissure and lava eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.  What a great trip and once in a lifetime experience Walkin' on the Wild Side!Here's some great information:The Yoda Cave - https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/yoda-caveGullfoss Waterfall - https://gullfoss.is/Geysir - https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/strokkurThe Yerts!  https://valhallayurts.com/Minniborgir Restaurant - https://www.is-southerniceland.com/en/property/minniborgir-cottages-restaurant.htmlLaugervatn Spa and Bread Baking Experience - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/iceland-hot-springs-breadBlue Lagoon - https://www.bluelagoon.com/topics/retreat-lagoonLava Flows Over Road - https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2024/06/08/lava_has_reached_grindavikurvegur_road_and_the_blue/Froken Restaurants - https://www.frokenselfoss.is/ Rain Restaurant - https://rain.is/ Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side!  We continue our adventure on the Ring Road in Iceland, from the northern area of Husavik to the southeastern town of Hofn.  We go from snowy fields to glaciers, icebergs, and volcanic beaches.  Join us to learn more about this beautiful country that truly is the land of ice and fire!  From hot geothermal fields, volcanic lava fields, and lava caves, to icy lagoons, glaciers, and icebergs.  Awesome geothermal spas, delicious ice cream, the amazing Iceland hotdog (trust me), and incredible views of northern lights.  Quite the diversity of land forms and experiences, but unbelievable trips around this great country from north to west, and more!Here's some websites for more information:https://www.northiceland.is/en/destinations/towns/husavikAwesome Geothermal Spa:  https://www.geosea.is/Naustid Restaurant in Husavik:  https://icelandicfood.is/naustid/Lava fields near Lake Myvatn: https://perlan.is/articles/dimmuborgir-lava-rock-formations-icelandHotdogs, really?:  https://guidetoiceland.is/best-of-iceland/what-to-eat-in-iceland-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-famous-icelandic-hot-dogsBest ice cream:  https://handpickediceland.is/tour/skutais-ice-cream/https://icelandtravelguide.is/locations/the-diamond-beach/https://fjallsarlon.is/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

We took a vacation and are back to share our adventures with you.  Gabrielle and I travelled to Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice!  Join us along our trip as we travel the Ring Road and experience the vast, rugged, and beautiful land with mountains, waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, and more.  Part one takes to the western coast all the way up to the northern-most part of Iceland.  This section was filled with sorcery, witchcraft, trolls, sheep and more!Here's a little info on the places we visited:Ring Road - https://www.visiticeland.com/article/the-ring-roadHolmavik - https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/holmavikLaugarholl Hotell - https://www.laugarholl.is/Sheep! - https://guidetoiceland.is/best-of-iceland/icelandic-sheep-the-ultimate-guideSorcery and Witchcraft museum - https://www.westfjords.is/en/service/the-icelandic-sorcery-and-witchcraft-museumRestaurant at Sorcery and Witchcraft Museum/Galdur - https://galdrasyning.is/en/galdur-restaurant2/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for a little different episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a foraging adventure to harvest, cook, and have Gabrielle try stinging nettle, a choice wild edible.  This nutritious wild plant needs to be harvested with care and positive identification, but once you do, you'll have a tasty green for the table!  We talk about harvesting this plant, how to handle, and then, off to the "WWS Culinary Institute" (our kitchen, lol) and we show you how to clean it, cook it, and then on to the back porch for Gabrielle's first taste.  Don't worry, she survives and will make it to the next episode!Health Benefits:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9253158/#:~:text=Aids%20in%20skin%20and%20bone,magnesium%2C%20potassium%2C%20and%20zinc.Cooking:https://www.thespruceeats.com/sauteed-stinging-nettles-2217561#:~:text=Nettles%20need%20to%20be%20thoroughly,down%20in%20one%20fell%20swoop.Positive Identification:https://www.wildedible.com/wild-food-guide/stinging-nettleIf you're ever in Saluda, NC, please check out this amazing gallery called Earthly Minds Gallery.  Such a great store and co-owned by Sabrina Romero, a wonderful artist!  Check out this webpage, learn about this great gallery, and if you're up that way, stop in and support them!https://earthlymindsgallery.com/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

We're back for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  It's the time of year that we are starting to get hints of Fall and many animal behaviors are starting to change with the seasons.  Birds are migrating, squirrels are getting busy, but I always thing of the industrious beaver this time of year!  The careful observer who has beavers in the area will notice more activity from these semi-aquatic mammals as they start caching twigs, branches, and other food for the winter.  But beavers get a bad rap because of their ability to change their habitat and are much maligned in many areas.  But it's this ability that creates habitat, improves water quality, and can be beneficial to our environment if we can just find a way to get along with this neat critter.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as we seek to instill some appreciation for beavers and hopefully inspire more folks to get along with this amazing architect.  Diverse habitats, water conservation, and stormwater management  is all a possibility if we just "leave it to beavers"!Here's some more information on beavers:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62316/11-fascinating-facts-about-beavershttps://facts.net/beaver-facts/https://www.newmouth.com/resources/beaver-teeth-facts/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/beavers-climate-change-conservation-newsInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

Hi and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side!  This episode, we're going to the coast (figuratively) and talking about one of the rarest marine mammals, the northern right whale.  Taken to the brink of extinction by the whaling industry, this slow moving, surface dwelling whale faces an uncertain future as population numbers compromised during whaling continue to decline due to modern day vessel strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and demands for the ocean's resources.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle to learn more about this incredible marine mammal, it's stuggles, and continued efforts to save a whale who's very survival is in the hands of the human race.For more information, here are a few websites for you to check out:https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-atlantic-right-whalehttps://www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/species-of-concern/north-atlantic-right-whale/https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/north-atlantic-right-whalehttps://www.nrdc.org/bio/francine-kershaw/final-north-atlantic-right-whale-and-offshore-wind-strategy-releasedInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  We have had a lot of rain lately and while sitting on the back porch during a heavy thunderstorm, Gabrielle and I thought back to 2021 for our episode on box turtles.  With all the rain we've been having, box turtles are once again on the move, and that means they are crossing roads and in danger of getting hit.  To remind all our listeners to be on the lookout for box turtles crossing the road, instead of doing another podcast about box turtles, why not bring back a blast from the past and once again, share "Bodacious Box Turtles"!  Thank you for listening and please keep an eye out for box turtles as you drive around!For more information, here are a few websites for you to check out:Savannah River Ecology Lab -https://srelherp.uga.edu/turtlesChattanooga Nature Center - https://www.chattnaturecenter.orgCitizen Science Initiatives - https://wildlife.org/citizen-scientists-track-declining-box-turtle-populations, https://theherpproject.uncg.eduInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and this time, we're talking about a really cool snake that deserves an Oscar for it's unique defensive abilities.  We're talking about the hognose snake!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the back porch on a hot and humid evening chatting about this amazing little snake that has very specialized feeding habits, but it's their defensive behavior that most everyone is familiar with.  A frog and toad eating master, this little snake can imitate a cobra, but its ability to play dead will put many Hollywood actors to shame!Here's some great websites for learning more about the hognose snake:https://herpsofnc.org/eastern-hognose-snake/https://herpsofnc.org/southern-hognose-snake/https://reptileexplorer.com/reptile-spotlights/snakes/hognose-snakes-unique-defence/https://www.wiltonpreserve.org/conservation/eastern-hognose-snake#:~:text=Eastern%20hognose%20snakes%20eat%20a,which%20makes%20swallowing%20them%20easier.Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  Join Gabrielle and Marvin on the back porch as we talk about that master of mimicry, the northern mockingbird.  Join us and learn more about this "prolific polyglot" and hopefully develop a little appreciation and fondness for this tenacious, territorial, bold, and vociferous bird of backyards, neighborhoods, parks, and urban settings!https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/id#https://www.audubon.org/news/10-fun-facts-about-northern-mockingbirdhttps://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-mockingbird/#:~:text=While%20foraging%2C%20the%20Northern%20Mockingbird%20sometimes%20quickly%20snaps,also%20be%20related%20to%20territorial%20and%2For%20defensive%20behaviors.Check out this beautiful blog about the mockingbird in Chicago by Dan Lory:  https://www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2019/8/22/dans-feathursday-feature-northern-mockingbirdInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!We'd love to hear from you with your questions and comments!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and this episode literally fell from the sky for Gabrielle and I!  We are fortunate to have a family of Red-shouldered hawks living in our woods and they put on a show recently, literally waking Gabrielle up with their loud shrieking.  So we figured, why not dedicate an episode to these awesome birds?  Join us out on the back porch as we talk a little more about these smaller raptors, biology, interesting facts, and how to identify them with both your eyes and ears.Here's some more information on red-shouldered hawks:https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/overview#https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/visit/experience/wildlife/animal-facts/red-shouldered-hawk/https://hawkwatch.org/raptor-id/raptor-id-fact-sheets/red-shouldered-hawk/https://natureformysoul.com/2015/03/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-red-shouldered-hawks/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Hey everyone, it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side!  This time, tragedy at with our screech owl family prompted us an opportunity to talk about the sometimes seemingly "cruel" side of Mother Nature.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the back porch to talk about the often misidentified, misunderstood, and sometimes just plain despised eastern rat snakes.  They have gone through numerous name changes, but they are the same ol' amazing climbing, constricting, and quite large members of the Colubridae family of snakes.  Learn about how to identify them,  as well as their habits, hangouts, and hunting prowess.  Nothing gets your heart pumping in either a good way or bad way like these powerful yet polarizing reptiles!Here's some more information about eastern rat snakes:https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/Black-Rat-Snakehttps://www.chattnaturecenter.org/visit/experience/wildlife/animal-facts/black-rat-snake/https://thesnakeguide.com/eastern-rat-snake/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Hey Everyone!  I  know we've done a podcast on cicadas earlier, but I couldn't help myself, I had to focus on the magical periodic cicadas.  I'm flying solo for this episode, so join me on the back porch "studio" for a "magical" episode.  The 13 year cicadas are emerging and making a lot of noise, so tune in and learn about these amazing arthropods and what is the reason behind such a weird life cycle and just how much we still have to learn from these insects.Here's some more information about these unique insects:https://cicadas.uconn.edu/https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/teaching-resources/life-science/periodical-cicadasCicada Emergence Map:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cicadas-2024-maps-will-emerge-in-the-u-s-this-spring-mid-may-where-to-see-cicada/Recipes for the bold!https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eating-cicadas-recipes/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-to-cook-cicadashttps://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/commercial-fruit-and-vegetable-growers/2024-02-20-considering-eating-periodical-cicadaInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Hey everyone!  Join us for a podcast on location during an "impromptu" trip to San Antonio!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about the beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas.    Over a weekend, we found ourselves right smack in the middle of the largest festival of the year and during our time, make some startling discoveries, catch a few breaks, and experience some amazing food, culture, and history along the way.  San Antonio is more than just the Alamo, but history surrounds us along with some incredibly friendly folks, the delight of puffy tacos, and of course, a cruise along the famous riverwalk!Here's some great websites about our visit to San Antonio:Fiesta - https://fiestasanantonio.org/Flambeau Parade - https://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/fun-and-colorful-moments-from-the-2016-fiesta-flambeau-parade/Slideshow/34409074More about the Rey Feo - https://reyfeoconsejo.org/about-us/Rey Feo #73, Augie Cortez - https://sanantonioreport.org/rey-feo-augie-cortez-takes-earthy-approach-to-royal-role/His Amazing Restaurant - https://augiesbbq.com/More about the Mission Trail - https://www.sanantonio.gov/Mission-Trails/HomeThe Alamo - https://www.thealamo.org/visit/whats-at-the-alamoPhil Collins Alamo Collection - https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/alamo-artifacts-phil-collins-17805641.phpThe Pearl Brewery and Region - https://atpearl.com/More about the River Walk - https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/san-antonio-river-walk/The Japanese Tea Garden - https://saparks.org/japanese-tea-garden/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Gabrielle is back in the podcast chair and this time, we're talking about my favorite owl, the Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio).   These little owls may be small, but they are fierce and formidable predators that keep our rodent and insect population in check!  Join us on our back porch "podcast studio" and learn more about our travels this spring, interesting facts and new information about the amazing little screech owl, and listen for our updates on our nesting pair in our backyard, Otis and Gracie!Here's more information about screech owls:https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/idRelationship with Texas Blind Snakes:  https://www.audubon.org/news/what-would-screech-owl-want-blind-snakeFluorescing Feathers:  https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/glowing-feathersTetrachromacy and the importance to birds:  https://www.arcadiabird.com/advice/the-importance-of-uva-lighting-to-birds/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Well, with Gabrielle traveling, I had to do this podcast on my own, but I'm not flying solo, I have a special guest!  Join Dr. Steve Fields and I on location from the Museum of York County for a fabulous exhibit and discussion about the Pleistocene Epoch in the Carolinas.  It's hard to believe that there were mammoths, terror birds, cheetahs, giant porcupine, ground sloths and more, but there were!  Listen as  Dr. Steve discusses what this unbelievable epoch would've looked like, from the climate, vegetation, all the way to the incredible diversity and amazing size of the unique animals that would've roamed the Carolina countryside.Here's some more information on the Pleistocene Epoch:https://www.thefossilforum.com/blogs/entry/265-the-early-pleistocene-marine-fauna-of-the-southeastern-united-states/https://www.britannica.com/science/Pleistocene-Epochhttps://www.georgiasfossils.com/20-the-ice-ages-pleistocene--holocene-epochs.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/40311-pleistocene-epoch.htmlWant to Visit the Museum of York County and other York County museums?Featured in this podcast:  https://chmuseums.org/myco/Additional museums of York County:  https://chmuseums.org/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

We're back!  After a little "hiatus" due to technical issues (love today's technology), we're kicking off 2024 with a new podcast on the fantastic frozen frog.  Wood frogs are small little frogs with some incredible adaptations to allow them a competitive advantage, such as explosive breeding, early mating periods, and the amazing ability to be frozen solid.  Yep, that's right...FROZEN SOLID.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle at their new "studio" (also known as the back porch, lol), as they discuss the fantastic frozen frog and share some insights on the potential for studying this little frog...Here's some additional information:https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Amphibians/Wood-Froghttps://wildexplained.com/animal-encyclopedia/the-amazing-adaptations-of-the-wood-frog/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1096495922000355https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/nature/wood-frog-page-2.htmInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

It's time for another episode, this time from our new podcast studio, aka, our new back porch!  After traipsing for truffles, we go back to all things nature and explore the incredible acrobatic and speed demons, the falcons.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle to learn more about these incredibly specialized birds of prey, falconry, and the bioinspirations and biomimicry that lead to jumps in technology by studying these amazing raptors.Here's some more information about falcons, raptor centers, and more:https://sites.udel.edu/bioinspiredpire/biomimicry/Peregrines and jet engines:  https://www.pbs.org/video/peregrine-falcons-are-feathered-fighter-jets-basically-tulkgi/#:~:text=At%20high%20speed%2C%20the%20air,the%20same%20kind%20of%20thing.Jet Engine Inspiration: https://zackandscottkarmachameleons.wordpress.com/2016/04/08/jet-engine-evolution-inspired-by-the-peregrine-falcon/https://birdwatchinghq.com/falcons-in-the-united-states/https://wildlifeflorida.org/species-spotlight-southeastern-american-kestrelHunting Techniques of Peregrine FalconsLocal Raptor Centers:https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/https://thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/center-for-birds-of-prey/Renaissance Festival Raptor Show - Wildlife RevealedInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a Walk on the Wild Side in the hills of Tuscany!  For this episode, the Bouknights took to the hills to indulge in the tradition of truffle hunting.  We joined an amazing organization to learn about truffles, and how they are traditionally harvested using good ol' fashioned hard work.  Traipsing through the hillside with a trusty and well trained 4-legged companion in search of one of the most sought after culinary products in the world, we joined a seasoned truffle hunter and were mesmerized by the keen eye, nose, and stamina required for finding, digging, and harvesting the amazing fungi known as truffles.  Join us and learn not just about truffles, but about the bond between man and canine, tradition, and a love and passion for nature!Here are some websites to learn more about this region of Italy:Truffle capital of Tuscany - San Miniato - https://www.visittuscany.com/en/towns-and-villages/san-miniato/https://www.to-tuscany.com/travel-guide/travelling-to-tuscany/life-in-tuscany/hunting-truffles-in-tuscany-italy/-AND-Our  AMAZING truffle experience provided by:https://www.selektiatartufi.it/en/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

We recently visited Italy for the incredible Slow Food Cheese 2023 festival in Bra, Italy, spending time in the Piemonte region of Italy, located in the northwest of Italy.  Join us on this departure from our nature-based podcasts and experience Part 2 of our visit to Italy that found us traveling by train to the Ligurian Sea and the 5 villages of Cinque Terre!  Once there, they took to the hills of Cinque Terre and hiked to a few villages along the mountainous coast, discovering the wine, seafood cuisine, and amazing people of this incredible region.  Then it was on to Florence and a visit to some of the wonderful historical sites, museums, and a long awaited bucket-list opportunity!  Join us for some interesting discoveries in the Tuscan region of Italy, yet ANOTHER "uphill" adventure, and of course, the amazing food and wine of this glorious country!Here are some websites to learn more about this region of Italy:Slow Food Cheese Festival - https://cheese.slowfood.it/en/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Filippo-Brunelleschihttps://www.britannica.com/topic/the-DuomoLeonardo Da Vinci Museum - https://museoleonardodavincifirenze.com/https://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/enhttps://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/sciacchetra-wine-harvesting-le-cinque-terrehttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/cinque-terre-vineyards-ecotourism-overtourismhttps://www.cinqueterre.com/en/the-wines-of-the-cinque-terreSan Miniato - https://www.visittuscany.com/en/towns-and-villages/san-miniato/-AND-Our favorite restaurant in San Miniato - https://www.ristorantelupupa.it/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and this episode is a 3-parter that we wanted to share with you!  Gabrielle and I travelled to Italy for the Interational Cheese Festival in Bra, and then to Cinque Terre, Florence, and the Tuscan Countryside.  For our first episode, we take you into the heart of the largest artisan cheese festival in the world, focusing on the art and passion of Italian food, and in this case, raw milk cheeses that many times can only be found in remote villages and alpine valleys of Europe.  Yes, sure, it's a different kind of podcast, but if you're a "foodie" and love good food and wine, join us for a different walk on the wild side and learn more about the amazing cheese makers, traditional balsamic vinegar artisans, hazelnut farmers, beekeepers, and more!  Join us to hear interviews, experiences, and stories from the beautiful people and their traditions, and experience the beauty, cuisine, and of course, the wine and cheeses of the Piedmonte region of Italy!Here are some websites to learn more:Slow Food Cheese Festival - https://cheese.slowfood.it/en/Wine Bank:  https://www.bancadelvino.it/en/Wine producers:https://www.abbona.com/https://www.vietti.com/https://www.gdvajra.it/it/homepageOur interviewees and their  websites:Traditional Balsamic Vinegar:  https://acetaiasanmatteo.it/Beekeeper Fabrizio Zagni:  https://foodoteka.com/fabrizio-zagni-le-api-di-airoleThe Restaurant in Verduno:  Trattoria Day Berau, http://www.bercau.it/gallery.aspxAND FINALLY, OUR USA CHEESE ARTISAN SUPERSTARS!!!https://www.jasperhillfarm.com/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

With the days getting shorter, and temperatures giving us hints of cooler weather, Fall is right around the corner!  Most are looking forward to the Fall colors but forget about the maturing fruits that provide food for animals preparing for migration, hibernation, etc.  Have you ever stopped to wonder why fruits like persimmon, apples, acorns, and more drop in the fall?  What's the correlation with maturing fruits and winter preparedness?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the porch to learn more about how Mother Nature provides for the upcoming winter with this latest episode!Here's some websites for further info:https://www.theinteriorjournal.com/2023/07/31/how-fruits-use-color-to-propagate-their-species/https://biodiversity.utexas.edu/news/entry/the-power-of-poophttps://extension.umn.edu/natural-resources-news/winter-berries-feed-wildlifehttps://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2022/nrs_2022_wright_001.pdfhttps://www.charlottenewsvt.org/2019/09/05/mast-years/#:~:text=While%20squirrels%2C%20other%20mammals%20and,parasitized%2C%20eaten%20or%20otherwise%20destroyed.Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

When Gabrielle and I moved to Chester, SC, we thought the days of seeing the majestic swallowtailed kite soaring in the sky were over, but lo and behold, we have seen them here regularly!  Join us on the porch as we talk about the amazingly acrobatic, striking, and spectacular swallowtailed kite.  Learn about their habits, what they eat, and just the overall mastery of flight these strikingly black and white colored raptors have!Here's some websites for further info:https://www.dnr.sc.gov/magazine/articles/mayjune2011/swallowtails.htmlhttps://abcbirds.org/bird/swallow-tailed-kite/https://www.audubon.org/news/the-secret-lives-swallow-tailed-kitesYou can participate in swallowtailed kite conservation by reporting your sightings.  Check out this website to learn more and to report your sightings:https://stki.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

It may sound like a horror movie, but it's true...THEY'RE COMING!  That's right, armadillos are moving north and west and even places like the Appalachian mountains are starting to see these little tanks.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk about the little armored armadillo, its behaviors and share some little known facts and stories about these curious, interesting, and unusual little mammals.Here's some interesting websites about armadillos:https://theconversation.com/humans-gave-leprosy-to-armadillos-now-they-are-giving-it-back-to-us-99915https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/publications/nuisance/armadillos.pdfhttps://www.treehugger.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-armadillos-4869732https://www.eattheweeds.com/armadillo-cuisine-cooking-a-hoover-hog-2/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

It's time for another episode and we dedicate this podcast to our friend Donna down in the Lowcountry!  She adores vultures, so Gabrielle and I dug deep (ew!) and had a front porch chat about the amazing and incredibly necessary turkey and black vultures.  Cleaning up dead animals, stopping disease in its tracks, and providing comic relief, these birds are social, personable, and intelligent.  Get to know Nature's clean up crew and discover that the seemingly disgusting bird that feeds on dead stuff is actually a pretty cool critter!Here's some additional websites about funny plants and their names:Differences between black and turkey vulturesBlack VulturesTurkey VulturesVulture FactsHow smart are vultures?Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

A podcast request by Gabrielle!  We were talking about stories behind some plant names and she thought it would be a good podcast, so here we are!  Some plants get their names for obvious reasons, like pink lady slippers or sunflowers, but some have such unique names, it makes you wonder how they got their names.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the front porch to play the name game and explore the how's and why's of some interesting southeastern plants and the stories behind their names.Here's some additional websites about funny plants and their names:Unusual Plants and Funny Names31 Funny Plant NamesMore Funny Plant NamesThe Popping Pods of Jewelweed - Why Do They Explode?What's in a Name?  The Story Behind Joe-Pye-WeedInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Van Halen is the perfect song for jumping spiders, lol!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the porch as they talk about the amazing jumping spider, and I'm sure you will be able to tell Marvin is pretty excited!  These little spiders look comical, have cute faces, but in actuality, they are an incredibly complex, amazing, and fascinating.  They have incredible jumping abilities, process complex information with tiny brains, and have vision that rivals cats and elephants!  Join us and learn more about these miniature marvels...Here's a few websites with more information:Spider factshttps://www.thoughtco.com/how-do-jumping-spiders-jump-1968546https://www.sciencenews.org/article/jumping-spider-vision-eyes-color-senses-hearing-mating-courtshipHow Jumping Spider Sees Its Prey - NY TimesInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Ahhhh....summer!  Nothing reminds us more of summer than the humming, buzzing, and deafening sound of the cicada.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the front porch to chat about one of the most amazing, misunderstood, and magical cicadas.  Learn about the life cycle of the insects, how often they appear, and when the next big emergence may take place!Here's some more interesting information about cicadas:Periodical Cicada Infohttps://www.livescience.com/57814-cicada-facts.htmlCan you eat cicadas?Info about the next emergenceHow cicadas make noiseInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Every year we look forward to a short 2-4 weeks in the late spring to experience the amazing blue ghost fireflies.  This year, not only did I get to take Gabrielle with me, but also our good friends and fellow explorers, Jody Wilbanks and Michelle Owens.  Join Gabrielle, Jody, Michelle, and myself for a late night  in the forests of DuPont State Forest as we delve into the darkness to experience these amazing fairies of the forests and share our thoughts on this magical couple of nights!Here's more info on the amazing blue ghost fireflies:https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/blue-ghost-fireflieshttps://hgic.clemson.edu/blue-ghosts/The Purkinje Effect/ShiftA couple of firefly tours:https://www.ashevillehikingtours.com/all-hiking-tours/blue-ghost-firefly-tour/https://wlos.com/news/local/cradle-of-forestry-celebrates-2023-opening-day-april-8-despite-rain-cold-pisgah-forest-6500-acres-school-education-fun-blue-ridge-mountainsHere's more about the wonderful organization that is Make-A-Wish:Make-A-Wish: https://wish.org/The South Carolina Chapter and Trailblaze Challenge:  https://wish.org/sc/trailblaze-challengeInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

I'm pretty sure most lawn people get upset with moles digging in their yards, but moles actually help your lawn by aerating, eating grubs, worms, insects, etc.  It's a common myth that they eat your roots of your garden plants, but that's untrue, and moles are more beneficial than detrimental.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they dig a little deeper and chat about the underground world of moles and share fascinating facts about these little fossorial mammals.https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Moleshttps://www.dnr.sc.gov/swap/supplemental/mammals/molesguild2015.pdfhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/moles-can-smell-in-stereo-19948435/https://www.interestingfactshub.com/mole-facts/https://www.ranker.com/list/star-nosed-mole-facts/hugh-landmanHow studying moles can help COPD sufferersInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

For this episode, we had an opportunity to visit Seward, Alaska for a few days before a conference and we made the most of it!  We burned up the Seward Highway and beyond as we searched for whales, sea otters, snow-capped mountains, eagles, seals, and were hot on the trail of the elusive Aurora borealis.  Join Gabrielle and Marvin from the front deck of their little cliffside cabin overlooking Seward Harbor and Resurrection Bay as they recap their adventure, complete with howling winds and spittin' snow!Check out these websites for more information about these adventures:https://sewardoceanexcursions.com/https://alaskawildlife.org/https://www.weather.gov/fsd/auroraSea Otters and more-Alaska Sealife CenterTo learn more about the indigenous cultures of Alaska here:https://www.nativefederation.org/alaska-native-peoples/https://www.alaskanative.net/https://kikiktagruk.com/shareholders/inupiat-people/Check out the photos from our trip on Facebook on the following pages:Gabrielle BouknightMarvin BouknightNature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

It's raining outside and what a perfect time to chat about salamanders.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about the slimy critters called salamander.  These complex little amphibians are very interesting and many just don't realize how common they are are how fascinating these slimy but special salamanders really are! Check out these websites for more about salamanders:https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/salamander-species-zmaz07fmzpit/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-surprisingly-colorful-salamanders-of-appalachia-813148/https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Amphibians/Hellbenderhttps://nautil.us/the-salamander-that-has-photosynthesis-happening-inside-it-234843/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

You may have heard folks talk about how smart crows are, but really...just how smart are they?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the porch as they talk about some of the incredible displays of intelligence by crows and other corvids.  They are some of the most studied birds and there are some amazing examples of crow smarts that put them on par with monkeys, apes, and even humans!Here are some resources to check out about these complex and amazing birds:Scientific American Article about CrowsSmithsonian MagazineAre Crows Smarter Than a Third Grader?Video of Crow FishingVideo of Crows Using and Making ToolsInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Hey everyone, I know it may not seem like it, but spring is on the way!  One thing we are ready to see go away are all the brown stink bugs!  Hundreds of them and we're not the only ones!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle and share in our frustration of an invasive species of stink bug who's population is exploding!  If you aren't dealing with brown marmorated stink bugs, you will soon...learn about where they came from, why there are so many, and what in the world can be done!Here are some websites for more infohttps://extension.psu.edu/brown-marmorated-stink-bughttps://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/brown-marmorated-stink-bugWhy stink bugs stink...What is a wheel bug?https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/wheel-bugs-are-most-terrifying-thing-ever/Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at: https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Our recent travels to Minnesota and the chance to see ermine and pine marten kinda made us think, what about our own weasels here in the South?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as we talk about the frenetic world of the long-tailed weasel (Mustela/Neogale frenata).  Learn about this  little predator, who, pound for pound has been called the most ferocious predator in the woods and capable of taking down prey twice its size!Here are some websites for more info -https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/longtailedweasel-https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Mammals/Long-tailed-Weasel-Weasel hunting hare (*CAUTION - THIS VIDEO INVOLVES SOME GRAPHIC SCENES OF A WEASEL HUNTING AND KILLING A HARE)-

Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side and we have a special podcast in store!  For this episode, Gabrielle and Marvin head up to the great white North, to Sax Zim Bog in northern Minnesota.  This amazing place is an incredible mix of habitats that attract a whole host of boreal species such as northern owl species, winter finches, and a diversity of other critters like ermine, snowshoe hare, etc.  Join us as we broadcast from the bog and share observations, fun facts, and interesting tidbits about this wonderful and beautiful bog!Here are some websites for more info https://saxzim.org/What is a spruce bog?https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Hawk_Owl/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/great_gray_owlMammals of Sax Zim BogDon't forget to visit the Friends of Sax Zim Bog Facebook page for amazing photos and information at https://www.facebook.com/groups/saxzimbogInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Marvin is flying' solo on this podcast, but he happens to be talking about one of his favorite plants, the skunk cabbage.  Why?  Well, believe it or not, the skunk cabbage is an amazing plant for many reasons, but it is one of the few plants that can generate heat!  Join Marvin for an enlightening pod cast about a strange, but special plant that lives up to it's name, but is so much more than just a stinky flower.Here are some websites for more info and image of the skunk cabbage:https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Skunk-Cabbagehttps://www.britannica.com/plant/skunk-cabbagehttps://mbgna.umich.edu/native-plant-of-the-week-eastern-skunk-cabbage/Info on the edible and medicinal properties of eastern skunk cabbage (*PLEASE NOTE:  This information is provided for educational purposes, and not an endorsement or encouragement by  the podcast hosts for the use of the plant in any way)Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Welcome 2023 and this episode, join Marvin and Gabrielle on the front porch to chat about the wildcat of the woods, the bobcat!  Hear stories, listen to observations and experiences with these cats, and learn about the habits, habitats, and interesting biology of this fascinating feline...Here are some websites about bobcats:SCDNR Bobcat pageThe Nature Conservancy Bobcat Page25 fascinating facts about bobcatsBobcats are not pets! - Funny bobcat story...Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2023!  We'll kick of another year of Walkin' on the Wild Side by ushering in the "year of the rabbit" on the Chinese calendar.  Join Gabrielle and Marvin and learn some pretty interesting facts about rabbits found in the Southeastern US.  Many folks don't realize that there are multiple species of rabbits in our area, so take a listen and discover some fascinating facts and stories about these amazing animals!To learn more about rabbits, check out these websites:SCDNR - Eastern Cottontail RabbitSCDNR - Marsh RabbitsSCDNR - Swamp RabbitsSCDNR - Appalachian Cottontail RabbitsJimmy Carter and the Fearsome Swamp RabbitCoprophagy - Why Rabbits Eat Their Own Poop Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

For many folks, like Gabrielle and I, when you think of playful critters, the amazing otter comes to mind.  These playful and cute members of the weasel family always look like they are having fun, and they probably are, but they are also amazingly adapted to the semiaquatic lifestyles they lead.  Incredibly smooth and agile in the water, these little carnivores not only are physically adapted to their environment, but studies show that they are one of the smartest animals in the animal kingdom!  Join us and maybe learn something new that might endear these critters to you even more (if that's possible)!To learn more about river otters, check out these websites:SCDNR Website about Ottershttps://www.bioexpedition.com/northern-river-otter/South Carolina Aquarium - Two New Otters in 2021!Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!Interested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!