The Backyard Naturalists

The Backyard Naturalists podcasts is geared toward nature lovers of all kinds, from beginners to those with more experience. We have a very diverse lineup of topics planned for you, such as what you can do in your own yard to enhance the habitat for the creatures who live there, participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count as a citizen scientist, using native plants, which snakes live in our area, how to attract specific birds, common and uncommon raptors in the greater Charlotte region, spring and fall migration season for birds, plants for butterflies and much more!

Bird Myths

Apr 29, 2023

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. This week, Debbie and Laurie have a conversation around some of the weird and off the wall myths about birds they’ve heard lately. Some of which include, is the phrase “bird brain” really an insult? How about does touching a...

Terra Flora Market Garden and Roastery

Apr 22, 2023

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. This week's topic: Building healthier soils builds a healthier you. With us in the studio from Terra Flora Farm and Roastery are Lawton James and Sean Simpson.

From their website, “Sean, Maggie and their friend Lawton...

Earth Day 2023

Apr 15, 2023

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature.

This week on The Backyard Naturalist, we're talking about Earth Day. The theme for this year's Earth Day is Invest in Our Planet. Instead of the three R's, we might want to look at reduce, refuse, reuse, recycle,...

Apps for Nature Lovers

Apr 8, 2023

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. We're part of a 50-state listening band in the United States, and it just might be that you could win a present if you live in the continental United States or can pick it up nearby.

This week, Debbie and Laurie share...

Enjoying Bird Songs with Dr Tony Lombardino

Apr 1, 2023

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature.

Birdsong is studied in contrast to other vocalizations that are referred to as calls. The song is the much longer vocalization typically given by the male. Females sing in many species, but not as much as males. It can...