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Opossums Like To Eat Ticks Dec 12, 2017

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Opossums are really cute or really ugly. It all depends on your point of view. They are great at killing ticks. So they might be a good thing to see in your neighborhood.

Our sources for this episode include:

10 things you didnʼt know about opossums - http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-opossums
All About Opossums - http://www.wildliferescuerehab.com/all-about-opossums.html
Opossums - killers of ticks - http://www.caryinstitute.org/newsroom/opossums-killers-ticks
The 'Possum Pages: FAQs - http://opossum.craton.net/faqs.htm
Facts on Opossums Playing Dead - http://animals.mom.me/opossums-playing-dead-5274.html

Why We Don't Hug Eastern Redcedar Trees Dec 05, 2017

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This is a tree that may show up in your neighborhood as a volunteer. It is a great food source for birds. You might even have an old pencil made from this tree.

Our sources for this episode include:

Eastern Redcedar - http://www.gpnc.org/eastern.htm
Juniperus virginiana - http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=juvi
Eastern Redcedar in the Landscape - http://vnps.org/eastern-red-cedar-in-the-landscape/
Go Botany Juniperus Virginiana - http://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/juniperus/virginiana/

Fox Are Smaller Than You Think Nov 28, 2017

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Carol emails Nature Guys about a problem with fox. Bill and Bob struggle to come up with an answer but are inspired to do a show on foxes. This is an animal that you can occasionally see in the daytime. You might even see a gray fox in a tree!

Our sources for this episode include:

Are Red Fox Native? http://www.dfwwildlife.org/foxes_th.pdf
What Kind of Foxes Live in Ohio? http://animals.mom.me/kind-foxes-live-ohio-11057.html
Fox and Surplus Prey - http://www.thefoxwebsite.net/faq/ruralfoxproblems
Fox - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox
Sarcoptic Mange In Red Foxes - http://www.foxwoodwildliferescue.org/2017/01/05/treating-sarcoptic-mange-in-red- foxes/
You Tube Video on Mange - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHe5ycjt-UI

Red-tailed Hawks Often Do Voiceovers Nov 21, 2017

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Red tailed Hawks often do voiceovers in movies. Tune in to find out why hollywood loves this hawk. Bill shares some amazing hawk stories. Donʼt miss his last one about the hawk and the owl as Bill finds out it is not nice to fool Mother Nature. Visit our website http://www.natureguys.org for great photos thanks to John Howard.

Our sources for this episode include:

My Favorite Facts about the Red Tailed Hawk - http://centerofthewest.org/2013/09/30/my-favorite-facts-about-the-red-tailed-hawk/
Red Tailed Hawks Fun Facts - http://lansingwbu.blogspot.com/2011/12/red-tailed-hawk-fun-facts.html
Red Tailed Hawk Facts - http://facts.net/red-tailed-hawk/

Red-shouldered or Red-wristed Hawk Nov 14, 2017

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This is a bird that Bill thinks should have a new name. When Bob moved into his neighborhood hawks were a big topic of conversation. Tune in to learn more about the red-shouldered hawk.

Our sources for this episode include:

Protective Hawks go on Attack http://www.ohio.com/akron/news/protective-hawks-go-on-attack-near-nest-in-akron
Red-shouldered vs Red tailed Hawk http://ecobirder.blogspot.com/2008/02/red-shouldered-vs-red-tailed-hawk.html
Red-shouldered Hawk from BioKIDS http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Buteo_lineatus/
Red-shouldered Hawk from National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/r/red-shouldered-hawk/

Watch for the Cooper's Hawk at Your Bird Feeder Nov 07, 2017

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Bob looks outside and notices that all the birds are suddenly gone from his bird feeders. He soon discovers the reason. A Cooper's Hawk is on the ground right next to the feeders. Learn all about this amazing bird in this episode.

Our sources for this episode include:

Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Accipiter_cooperii/
8 Interesting Facts about the Cooper's Hawk http://www.withmephotographyblog.com/8-interesting-facts-about-the-coopers-hawk
The Raptor Trust Accipiters http://theraptortrust.org/the-birds/hawk-facts/accipiters/
Cooper's Hawk Life History http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/lifehistory
Predator Management http://articles.extension.org/pages/71204/predator-management-for-small-andbackyard-poultry-flocks
Hawk Mountain http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/hawks-at-hawk-mountain/hawk-species-at-hawk-mountain/cooper-s-hawk/page.aspx?id=663

The Blue Footed Eagle Only Seen on Halloween Oct 31, 2017

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Bobʼs grandson, Drew is excited to be dressed up as an eagle for Halloween. If you check out our website http://www.natureguys.org you will find a picture of Drew as an eagle. He did not want to paint his shoes yellow so we have the very special Blue Footed Bald Eagle. Tune in to find out all about this unique bird.

Our sources for this episode include:

How did the bald eagle become Americaʼs national bird? http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/how-did-the-bald-eagle-become-americas-national-bird
How a young birder started http://cincinnatiaudubon.org/calevent/notes-of-a-young-birder/
Cincinnati Zooʼs Bald Eagle (including video of Sam flying at the Red's game) http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/animals/bald-eagle/
Bald Eagle at the National Zoo http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/bald-eagle
Bald Eagle ODNR http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-habitats/species-guide-index/birds/bald-eagle
Lewis and Clark Trail http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/eventdate/nationalbaldeaglewatch.htm

Centipedes Can be Scary Oct 24, 2017

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Even a naturalist can be a bit afraid of centipedes. There are plenty of reasons to welcome centipedes in your house. Bill can deal with them as long as they stay in the basement. Find out what bothers Bill about house centipedes and what these creatures are doing both inside and outside.

Our sources for this episode include:

House Centipedes http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/house-centipedes

How to Tell the Difference Between a Centipede and a Millipede http://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-a-centipede-and-amillipede-1968358

Sowbugs, millipedes, and centipedes in the home http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/sowbugs-millipedes-centipedes/

What Eats Centipedes and Millipedes? http://www.orkin.com/other/centipedes/what-eats-centipedes-and-millipedes/

Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch Oct 17, 2017

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The paw paw has the largest fruit of any native tree in the United States. Learn how to identify this tree and when you should go looking for the paw paw fruit. For most people paw paw is the best food that they have never eaten. Find out what parts of the paw paw you want to eat and those to leave alone. Spoiler alert! Do not eat the seeds they will make you throw up.

Our sources for this episode include:

Paw Paw In Search of America's Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore http://www.chelseagreen.com/pawpaw

Picking up Paw Paws http://unionoutside.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/picking-up-pawpaws/

What is Paw Paw? http://dish.allrecipes.com/what-in-the-world-is-pawpaw/

America's Forgotten Fruit Tree: The Appalachian Banana | Appalachian Magazine http://appalachianmagazine.com/2017/01/18/americas-forgotten-fruit-tree-the-appalachian-banana/

Paw Paws, A Uniquely American Fruit by Earthy Delights http://www.earthy.com/Pawpaws-A-Uniquely-American-Fruit.aspx

Paw Paws: America's Best Secret Fruit by Serious Eats http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/what-are-pawpaws-wild-fruit-midwest-how-to-prep-and-eat-pawpaws.html

Oh Deer Oct 10, 2017

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Bill and Bob never saw deer when they were growing up in the 50s and 60s. This is an animal that many people now see on a regular basis. You may even see them in your neighborhood. Learn how to deal with them if you see them while driving. Find out what can happen if they lock antlers.

Our sources for this episode include:

Avoiding Deer Collisions http://www.geico.com/more/driving/auto/car-safety-insurance/seven-ways-to-avoid-hitting-a-deer/
The First Months Of A Whitetail Fawn http://www.tinks.com/publisher/whitetail-research/2010/11/5/the-first-months/
Tarsal Glands: What We Know | QDMA http://www.qdma.com/tarsal-glands-know/
Interesting facts about white-tailed deer http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-white-tailed-deer/

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