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This week we speak to ornithologist, author and tour guide Phil Chaon. Phil’s career has taken him literally across the world, first for research and more recently as a tour guide. Phil also recently co-authored the amazing book Habitats of The World, and is hard at work on a follow up called Habitats of North America. Phil spoke about the differences between the life of a field biologist versus a tour guide, and also the responsibilities of leading ethical ecotours. Finally Phil shared the most Peruvian field story ever, let’s just say we doubt he will ever need to buy that many onions again in his life! Another fantastic episode with a very interesting guest!
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This week sees the return of an OG guest, several field stories and an in person chat at Snake Patrol Suriname about all things snakes and Suriname live from the country 🇸🇷Follow Field Stories - Instagram - @field_stories_podcastHosted by Chris (@chrisketola), Michela (@michiganbiologist) and Nick (@nick_smith_wildlife_photos)Theme Music:"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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This week we spoke to Miriam Boucher, a Canadian Herpetologist who specializes in researching crocodilians. Miriam talked about her work with crocodilians across the Americas, and discussed her current PhD project focusing on bioaccumulation within alligator populations in the United States. She also explained her groundbreaking device used to prop open crocodilians mouths for research. Finally she shared her field story with us, and let’s just say it invoked a massive American Crocodile zooming towards her at full speed while she was in a canoe!
Nick also made a return to the podcast, and shared a tease of the amazing stories he’s been accumulating in Suriname.
A jam-packed show that’s can’t be missed!
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Hosted by Chris (@chrisketola), Michela (@michiganbiologist) and Nick (@nick_smith_wildlife_photos)
Theme Music:
"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Michaela is born and raised in Beverly, MA and has been involved in whale conservation since 2016. Starting as an intern on a whale watch, she found all sorts of channels to get people excited about whales!! Currently she is working for a UK based whale and dolphin charity called ORCA where she lives aboard passenger ships to take data on whale and dolphin hot spots and critical habitats while hosting lectures and workshops relevent to the species and locations visited. When she is home she works for a company called The Whale Mobile - a life sized inflatable whale called Nile, who travels around the states to share the importance of whales with kids who might not get the opportunity to see whales in their habitats :)Basically just a dork about whales who loves any excuse to talk about them and inspire potential whale dorks out thereFollow Field Stories - Instagram - @field_stories_podcastHosted by Chris (@chrisketola), Michela (@michiganbiologist) and Nick (@nick_smith_wildlife_photos)Theme Music:"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Our guest this week is Alex Troutman! (@n8ture_al on IG). Alex is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist and Environmental Educator, and his work has taken him across the United States, with an amazing stop in Asia working with bats as well. Alex is a prominent voice for the black in STEM community, and he shared some of his experiences and perspectives on this extremely important topic. This episode touched on some very intense subjects and is very much worth the time to really take in what Alex had to say about the challenges the black community face when trying to break into conservation. Finally Alex shared his field story about his encounter with “dinosaurs” during one afternoon of fieldwork!
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This week we speak to Jody Allair! Jody is the Director of Community Engagement at Birds Canada. Through fieldwork and educational initiatives, Jody has been dedicated to bird conservation for the past 20 years. Jody and Chris spoke about the important role of environmental education and how it has evolved over the last decades. Jody also gave his insights into how young people with a passion for wildlife can contribute to conservation and find a successful career path. Finally Jody shared his field story involving an unfortunate skunk and Great Horned Owl, and needless to say you can almost smell the skunk in his story while listening!Follow Jody:Instagram - @JodyAllairX - @JodyAllairFollow Field Stories - Instagram - @field_stories_podcastHosted by Chris (@chrisketola), Michela (@michiganbiologist) and Nick (@nick_smith_wildlife_photos)Theme Music:"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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On this weeks episode we speak to the director of Osa Conservation, Andy Whitworth! Andy has worked across the Neotropics for more than 10 years and is currently focusing his work on conserving the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica while also supporting projects in Peru.
Andy shared his thoughts on conservation in Costa Rica, why it’s such a biodiversity hotspot and how climate change in particular is such a major threat to biodiversity across the Neotropics.
Finally Andy shared his field story with us, and needless to say anytime a story involves caimans, it’s a banger!
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This week we speak to Liliana Tobar González. Lili is a Mexican biologist who specializes in ornithology, with a focus on two pretty distinct groups: grassland and pelagic birds! In addition to her fieldwork, Lili is also very active on social media through her @bioloversdelmundo IG account. We spoke to Lili about why she is so passionate about promoting environmental science education in Spanish and in Latin America. She also shared very personal insights into the state of the environment in Mexico and the very complicated challenges facing conservation efforts there. A great episode with one of the most passionate and energetic guests we have had to date!
Instagram - @bioloversdelmundoYouTube - @Biolovers Follow Field Stories - Instagram - @field_stories_podcastHosted by Chris (@chrisketola), Michela (@michiganbiologist) and Nick (@nick_smith_wildlife_photos)Theme Music:"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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In this episode of Field Stories, we're thrilled to welcome J. Spahr, a masters-educated professional scientific illustrator from New Hampshire. J. Spahr, creates stunning infographics and illustrations that highlight endangered habitats and animals from around the globe. Her passion for wildlife and conservation has taken her to diverse locations such as Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and across the United States. Throughout her travels, J. has worked closely with a variety of species, including brown bears, salamanders, fish, and many more. J. also demonstrates that you don't need to be a scientist to contribute to conservation, and she shares how others can follow in her footsteps. Join us as we dive into her fascinating journey and learn about the vital role of scientific illustration in environmental awareness and conservation.
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This week we speak to Zak Cole! Zak is a Marine biologist and wildlife filmmaker from Florida, with a background is in Sharks and Marine mammals. Straight out of college he plunged into the depths of commercial fish stock assessment as a fisheries observer in New England. After a back injury in the field, he transitioned to a protected species observer for wind farm projects. While repeated issues with his back prevented him from continuing work offshore, he now focuses on films about Scientists and Conservationists in Florida and their work related to local wildlife, while working full time in film production. Zak and our hosts discussed his transition into wildlife filmmaking and the ethical challenges of this field of work. Zak then shared some crazy stories about his early days as a marine biologist! Zak was a super engaging guest and we can't wait for the personal tour of Florida he promised Chris, Nick and Michela....
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Philipp Kraemer is our guest this week! Philipp shared his story of completing his fieldwork in Antarctica, and while listening to him describe his experience you could really imagine what it would be like to visit the most remote continent on earth!
Philipp also gave us a virtual seminar on seabirds, which isn’t surprising considering he will be studying them soon as a part of his upcoming PhD fieldwork in Chile. All in all another fascinating episode with an amazing guest!
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Welcome back to field stories - today we speak with Emma who is a self proclaimed Orangutanologist and wow was it an interesting episode! Following on from our chat about the famous Orangutans with Jonah in a previous episode we get the insights from another perspective as we slowly transition into an "Orang" only podcast...
Thanks a lot too Emma for the great podcast and top notch work in the field completing her PHD and we wish you all the best, if you enjoyed this episode, like, comment and share for more weekly episodes!
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Welcome back to episode 15 and this week we learn about mixed species flocks in the Amazon rainforest and Australia. We also find out that Ettore has an obsession with Trumpeter's which he may explore with Chris. Oh and we also have one of the craziest stories yet told in the most casual way!
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The Field Stories Podcast is back! After a brief hiatus, Chris and Michela are back in action, while Nick is off on an exciting adventure in France. On this week's episode, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with Ethan Tapper, a distinguished Forester, author, and educator hailing from Vermont, USA. Join us as Ethan delves into the rich history of the forests of New England. Ethan shares his insight on the vital work foresters are undertaking to break stigmas on silviculture and restore these forests, helping them adapt to our rapidly growing society. Plus, get ready to be captivated by a compelling tale pulled straight from Ethan's recently published novel, 'How to Love a Forest,' guaranteed to ignite your imagination and leave you inspired. Don't miss out on this fascinating episode!
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This week, join Chris and Michela as they sit down with Dr. Jay Lombardi, a distinguished carnivore population and landscape ecologist with extensive research experience spanning over 20 carnivore species across various continents. Listen in as Dr. Lombardi shares the compelling narrative of his journey into the realm of wildlife, learning how to break into the field on his own. On a personal level, he overcame many other hurdles including his speech disfluency during his graduate studies.
Dr. Lombardi persevered, ultimately becoming a seasoned presenter who effortlessly traverses continents to deliver impactful presentations. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, determination, and triumph in the pursuit of ecological understanding.
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Today Nick is joined by fellow student and excellent filmmaker/photographer Emily Forster who shares lots of Belize stories as well as the incredible Whale encounters that are possible in the UK! It is a great episode which is free flowing and full of interesting information from Belize that may just surprise you. Big shame that Chris and Michela were unable to attend, through absolutely no fault of their own, the technical shambles continue but we roll on regardless. Hope everyone enjoys this style and if you have any questions, ask away in the comments section!
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This week, Chris is joined in person by Hallie Cowan who is commonly referred to as the Halligator (mainly by Nick...) We tackle the issues of 'cowboy herping' in Florida and how the industry is male dominant. Hallie shares a heart warming story about a rattlesnake found on the roadside and a few insights into life in the rainforest. Yet another great episode and an enjoyable format with two guests in the same location. Like, comment and subscribe for more content just like this!
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In this episode of Field Stories, we're thrilled to welcome a special guest, Alleigh Pagels, a Michigan Consulting Wildlife Biologist and a close college friend of our co-host Michela. Alleigh's deep connection with the outdoors and passion for nature shines through as she shares her expertise in sustainable hunting practices, focusing on deer and elk management, and the art of taxidermy.
Join us as Alleigh provides valuable insights into the responsible utilization of hunting for population control, land management, and the conservation of these vital species. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the intersection of wildlife, nature, and ethical hunting practices.
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On this week’s episode we speak to the man who has seen more bats in one year than anyone else, world record holder Nils Bouillard!
In 2019 Nils set out to record as many bats in one year as possible, a Big Year as it’s called in the world of birding. Although these Big Years have been done many times in the world of birding, no one had ever done it for bats. Needless to say Nils was very successful during his Big Bat Year, identifying 400 species during his trip!
Nils spoke to us about his Big Bat Year, the motivation behind it and gave us some insight into the challenging world of bat acoustics.
Finally, Nils gave us a good teaser for what’s in his new book, Big Bat Year: A Conservation Story, by sharing some of the interesting stories that happened to him during his global trip!
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On this week’s episode we chat with Wenyi Zhou, or Luke as his friends know him! Wenyi’s career in ornithology has taken him from his native China to the United States for school, down to Peru for work and then full circle back to China for his PhD research! It’s been quite a journey to say the least.Luke then shared a crazy story about him being surrounded by a group of men with machetes in a remote field site in China. Don’t worry, it has a happy ending!
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