Bob and Tina record in front of a live audience to share stories about crows. This bird is easy to identify but its behavior is very complex. Find our why Tina is a crow lover and listen to some amazing stories about crows. If you have your own crow story share it on our website via speak pipe or in the comment section for this episode. Our sources…

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, welcome Lee Nordbye to the show.A landscape photographer, speaker, and teacher based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada.He is an award winning and published photographer, known for a bold photographic style that highlights the intimate details and nuances of the natural world.A fine art ph…

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, welcome Adam Gibbs to the show.A nature photographer who has been capturing the world of photography since 1992. With over two decades dedicated primarily to garden photography, and hundreds of images published in magazines across North America, his impressive portfolio doesn’t stop there.For him…

Sam and Greg join Bob at the Civic Garden Center’s Fall Native Plant Festival. They have an engaging presentation about the benefits and history of this under appreciated plant. Related episode: Johnny Appleseed Our sources for this episode include: In Defense of the Lowly Grape The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart…

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, welcome ‘The Wildlifer’ Eric Seemann to the show.This British Columbia wildlife photographer has a passion for capturing the natural world, which has taken him across untamed landscapes from the Rocky Mountains to the African savannas.With a trusty customized Jeep Gladiator, his stunning images o…

The Nature Photo Guys welcome Paul Zizka to the show, an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer, based in Banff, Alberta, Canada, whose images have been featured on countless book covers and many highly regarded publications.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• PAUL ZIZKA WEBSITE | https://www.zizka.ca/• PAUL ZIZ…

Caroline joins Bob to talk about her true passion Native Grasses. Learn how these grasses can add to the diversity of life in the landscapes of our neighborhoods. Related episodes: Lawns, Boxwood Bash Our sources for this episode include: Understanding Roots by Robert Kourik Benefits of Native Grasses in Urban Landscaping Beyond Flowers: Enhancing …

Joe and Chris look back at their busy spring, including workshops, the Lightchasers Nature Photography conference, and their adventures photographing bears, foxes, mountain goats, the aurora, and more.

Bob and Greg delve into one of their favorite plants, the Prickly Pear Cactus. It has a range far beyond the dessert so you should be able to find it in your area. Our sources for this episode include: US Forest Service Prickly Pear What Animals Eat Cactus 5 Facts About Prickly Pear Cactus Nine Interesting Facts about Prickly Pear…

Turkey Tail mushrooms are everywhere! Gia admits that mushrooms may be her favorite things in nature. Learn all about one of the most common and easy to find mushrooms. Our sources for this episode include: Michael Kuo's take on turkey tail / Trametes versicolor: The Turkey Tail (MushroomExpert.Com) Good explanation of medicinal properties / How to…

Bob and Beth led family hikes at the Arc of Appalachia Highlands Nature Sanctuary in April of 2024. After the hikes they recorded a podcast with some of the hikers. Tune in to hear about wildflowers and more from the perspective of the children on the hike.

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, Canadian Geographic’s 2023 Photographer of the Year, Brandon Broderick, who shares his thoughts about his win and his pursuit of Canadian wildlife.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• BRANDON BRODERICK WEBSITE | https://www.brandonbroderick.com/• BRANDON BRODERICK INSTAGRAM | https://www.ins…

Central Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024 eclipse! Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record some of their reactions before, during and after the eclipse. Related Episodes: Eclipse with Dean Regas, Eclipse Lovers…

In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes through purchasing power, we can all do a small part to make a big difference. Related Episodes: W…

In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and distribution of non-native plants around the world. While this trend continues, new options of planting…

In episode 2 of our Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam discuss why invasive plants pose such a problem to our ecosystem. The plant guru dives into the intricate connections between plants and other wildlife, explaining that plants truly are the basis of all ecosystems. From there, we talk about the way our land use decisions have created the p…

Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It’s such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and non-native invasive plants. Greg and Sam provide a big picture perspective on the human systems that…

Bob and Tina chat about an amazing bird - the Indigo Bunting. Find out where and when you can see the brilliant blue male and how these birds migrate over 1200 miles. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episode: What’s Your Zugunruhe? Our sources for this episode include: For the Birds: An…

Bob and co host Charles are joined by Doug Chadwick, author of The Wolverine Way. Doug is celebrating the listing of wolverines as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Related episode: Four Fifths a Grizzly with Doug Chadwick For more information, please see: The Wolverine Way at Patagonia Books Vital Ground Foundation…

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, an award-winning wildlife photographer & videographer, whose work has been published both online, and in print by National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Birds & Blooms, just to name a few. Based out of Pennsylvania, his journey through the lens has taken him on a visual exploration all over the world. Through …

Bob invites his partner Beth to share her passion for children’s literature by describing 6 of her favorite books about the eclipse. In addition, Bob offers suggestions about places to view the totality of the solar eclipse including the Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary where you can join Nature Guys for this spectacular display on April 8, 20…

Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like and how humans managed to wipe out this bird. Part 2 covers what we have learned and not learned from the Passenger Pigeon. Related episodes: Passenger Pigeon Part 1, The N…

Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like. Thanks to naturalists in the past we have first hand accounts of what this bird was like. Find out how humans managed to wipe out this bird. For more information, we recom…

After numerous responses from part 1 of our Cold Weather Tips episode, Joe & Chris, The Nature Photo Guys, decided to make a part 2 and review some great cold weather tips received from viewer feedback. Afterwards, they also provide a bonus tip about how they stay warm on those extreme cold days by using heated gear.*MotionHeat | Face the winter he…

Bob is joined by the astronomer Dean Regas. Our goal for this podcast is to inspire you to attend the total eclipse of the sun on April 8th, 2024. Dean Regas Website: astrodean.com NASA Science: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Joe & Chris, The Nature Photo Guys, dive deep into essential Cold Weather Tips for all you nature photographers out there. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting on your photography journey, protecting your gear in cold and snowy conditions is crucial. Visit YouTube.com/TheNaturePhotoGuys to see our latest videos, and don’t forget to like, …

Join Joe and Chris, The Nature Photo Guys, as they venture on to a local frozen lake for some ice fishing fun with a couple of friends. They also chat about what to expect in 2024. 🎣❄️ #ReelAdventures #FrostyForecast #IceFishingFunVisit YouTube.com/TheNaturePhotoGuys to see our latest videos, and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe!**********…

Bob and his wife Beth are invited to chat with Carol Mundy on her radio show Outdoor Life. Our sources for this episode include: Outdoor Life with Carol Mundy Carol Mundy’s Website The Crow Knows

Bob chats with Vincent Stanley, the author of The Future of the Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 50 Years. Our sources for this episode include: The Future of the Responsible Company by Vincent Stanley with Yvon Chouinard Earth is now our only shareholder by Yvon Chouinard…

Bob meets Caroline from the Civic Garden Center and invites her to talk about a subject she is really tired of! Join us for the good the bad and the ugly about boxwood a plant that seems to be everywhere. Our sources about boxwood include: Where they came from and why they became the universal standard Why we gotta get rid of them What we can repla…

Bob’s ten year old grandson Drew was attacked by yellow jackets at summer camp this year. Drew joins Bob to tell the story and share what he has learned about this often aggressive wasp. Our sources for this episode include: Yellowjackets are not Honey Bees Yellowjacket Fact Sheet Yellowjacket Facts for Kids…

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, a long-time conservationist, and a founding member of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective, Josh DeLeenheer.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• JOSH DELEENHEER WEBSITE | https://www.joshdeleenheer.com/• JOSH DELEENHEER FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/josh.deleenheer.photog…

Chris + Joe discuss their time in the field chasing bull elk during the rut in the Canadian Rockies • Sigma Sport 500mm f4 • Canon RF 400 f2.8*****************************************************The Nature Photo Guys f-stop affiliate link:https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e*****************************************************The Nature …

Join Bob and Gia as they delve into the fascinating world of fungi. Gia explains why she loves mushrooms and in particular Lion’s Mane Mushroom. Related episode: Spring Fungi Our sources for this episode include: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Hericium erinaceus: an edible mushroom with medicinal values…

Nature Guys recorded this in front of an audience at the Civic Garden Center’s Fall Native Plant Festival. Bob welcomes Greg Torres and Sam Settlemyre to discuss why and how we should reduce our lawns. Related episode: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Resources: Homegrown National Park (Doug Tallamy) Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati…

Charles suggests we do the whirligig - one of over 350,000 species of beetles. Find out about the amazing characteristics of this amazing beetle. Check out Charles’ nature blog at Gulo in Nature. Related episodes: Water Striders Walk on Water and Vernal Pools Our sources for this episode include: Whirligig Beetle Facts and Information Guide 2023 Wh…

Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, "The Nature Photo Guys," test and review the ExAscend CFexpress Type B 256 GB card and ExAscend card reader. ExAscend graciously sent us CFexpress cards and card readers to test with our Canon EOS R5's.*ExAscend Description*Exascend Essential CFexpress is an essential tool for unleashing the true potential of your prof…

Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to find out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episode: Mighty Milkweed Our sources for this episode include: Milkweed Bugs Common Milkweed Insects Milkweed B…

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, a Canadian Master photographer, and Kase Filters Canada Ambassador, Jim Brompton.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• JIM BROMPTON PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE | https://jimbrompton.com/• JIM BROMPTON FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/JimBromptonPhotography• JIM BROMPTON INSTAGRAM | https://www.ins…

Bob reads an email from a listener (Linda) with a question about eBird that inspired us to do a whole episode on eBird. Charles starts out explaining the capabilities and the value of eBird both to the user and the scientific community. He and Bob go on a virtual birding trip to demonstrate how you can use eBird. Related episodes: Merlin Magic and …

Spring bears, Canon R6 MKII and ISO performance. Chris and Joe discuss their spring bear trip, the new Canon R6 MKII’s ISO performance and catch up on what’s been going on since their last episode. *****************************************************The Nature Photo Guys f-stop affiliate link:https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e********…

Greg explains some amazing traits of apple trees. Bob shares some of the fascinating facts about John Chapman better know as Johnny Appleseed. Related episode: Walnut Woods Our sources for this episode include: The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by Robert Price

Bob chats with Gia and special guest Jonathan about old-growth forests. Learn ways they can make you feel small in the best way. Jonathan explains how he obtained old growth certification from the Old-Growth Forest Network for California Woods Nature Preserve. Related episode: Vernal Pools Visit old growth forests in greater Cincinnati: Cincinnati …

Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is the book Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. Related episodes: T…

Charles takes Bob on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Water Lilies. Our sources for this episode include: Nymphaeaceae Lotus Vs. Water Lilies, What’s The Difference?

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe, and Chris, discuss bear safety and offer up some advice to keep you safe while exploring and photographing nature. They also offer up some cool bear facts and resources for you to explore more, in-depth, facts about the fascinating world of bears.(NOTE: we are not experts in the field of bear and cougar biology, nor do w…

Bob chats with Bill McKibben the author of We Are Better Together, his first children’s book. He is the author of the bestsellers The End of Nature, Eaarth, and Deep Economy. Bill is the founder of the environmental organization 350.org and recently Third Act, an organization that encourages people over 60 to take action on climate change. You can …

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, Mark Payton, a wildlife photographer who has been full-time RV living since 2021. Check out the podcast to hear his story on his meteoric rise on social media, he may just drop a few hints to help you!WHO IS MARK PAYTON?Mark Payton is a Wildlife, Portrait, Product, & Wedding Photographer, and has been a pa…

Bob chats with Katherine Hauswirth, the author of two inspiring books, The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail and her recent book the Morning Light the Lily White Daily: Dips into Nature and Spirit. Links to Katherine’s books, newsletter and blog: The Morning Light, The Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit by Kather…

Want to learn more about a fairly easy sparrow to identify by sight and sound? Join Bob and Tina for a fascinating dive into the life and behavior of white-throated sparrows. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episodes with Tina: A Can of Earthworms, Peregrine Falcon and What's Your Zugun…