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!

Birds & Colors with Dr. Tony Lombardino

Mar 25, 2023

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

This week, Debbie and Laurie welcome Dr. Tony Lombardino back to the show. Tony has a PhD in Neuroscience and studied how the brains of birds allowed them to sing and produce their songs in adulthood. He researched...

Get Those Nest Boxes Ready

Mar 18, 2023

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

During the show this week, Debbie and Laurie talk about and mention a few upcoming native plant sales in the Greater Charlotte Region. Just a sampling of these events include:

· Lisa Tompkins at Backyard...

What Do You Call That Group

Mar 11, 2023

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

Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.

Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird...

Snake Myths with Reptile Expert Jay Bell

Mar 4, 2023

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

Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.

Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird...