The Backyard Naturalists

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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!

Bat House Basics: Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control

May 25, 2024

Welcome to another informative episode of The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast heard in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas. We're proud to have won the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly!

In this episode, we explore an...

Owl Adventures: Boosting Your Backyard with Barred Owl Boxes!

May 18, 2024

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists, your go-to podcast for everything connected with nature! Heard in 115 countries and all 50 states, and a proud recipient of the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we're thrilled to have you join us.

Cicada Symphony: Exploring Nature's Noisy Invasion

May 11, 2024

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

In this captivating episode, hosts Debbie and Laurie, along with guests Jay and Chris, delve deep into the buzzing world of cicadas. The conversation takes listeners on a journey through the recent cicada...

Unraveling Bird Myths: Debunking 'Bird Brain,' Baby Birds, and Monogamy

May 4, 2024

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