Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield is a 5-minute, spoken-word program produced by MNHO staff that discusses natural history topics relating to Maine’s flora and fauna from the perspective of field biologists and naturalists.
Nature Notes is broadcast on WERU Community Radio 89.9 FM on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
1/26/25: Autumn Sulfurs
Learn about Maine’s fall butterfly species with Logan Parker.
1/19/25: Hollies of Maine
Learn about Maine’s holly species with Logan Parker.
1/12/25:Maine Seabird Crew, part 2
This episode is part 2 of an interview with Tracey Faber, Liv Ridley, and Coco Faber who are field biologists working out on offshore seabird colonies in Maine.
1/5/25: Maine Seabird Crew, part 1
This episode is part 1 of an interview with Tracey Faber, Liv Ridley, and Coco Faber who are field biologists working out on offshore seabird colonies in Maine.
12/29/24: Maine Seaweeds, Part 2
This episode is part 2 of an interview with Amanda Savoie and Jordan Chalfant who are field biologists working to build a field guide to the seaweeds of Maine.
12/22/24: Maine Seaweeds, Part 1
This episode is part 1 of an interview with Amanda Savoie and Jordan Chalfant who are field biologists working to build a field guide to the seaweeds of Maine.
12/15/24: Jay Mimicry
Is that truly a hawk you hear? Learn the deceptive tactics jays employ to secure their share of the acorn crop.
12/8/24: Seasonal Shift
The transition from summer to autumn ushers in more than just magnificent foliage. Join Logan on a stroll through a Maine landscape in flux.
12/1/24: Clock-work
Maine’s cuckoos are among the most secretive birds to breed within our woodlands. Here we explore their fascinating natural history through the lens of field observations.
11/24/24: Maine Owls
An interview with Juliana Ramirez, who works with Maine owls.
Have a suggestion for an episode?
Contact us!