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The Old Naturalist

The Old Naturalist

Written by: Brandon Brywczynski and Eric Durbin
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Brandon is a teacher. Eric is a retired real estate title examiner. What do they have in common? A shared love for the natural history of Northwest Ohio. In The Old Naturalist you'll learn about some of the luminaries of Toledo area conservation, some current trends in environmental news, whether Eric can remember the birds, bees, or butterflies, and occasionally what beer or whiskey they would recommend you try. The Old Naturalist is a light hearted, easy listen for any nature lover.Brandon Brywczynski and Eric Durbin Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Rarified Durbin

    Rarified Durbin
    Jun 11 2026

    Well...anyone who has met the Old Naturalist knows that he is one of a kind. But part of what makes Eric Durbin so unique is the fact that he's traveled the world and has seen many sights that the average Joe hasn't. So in this episode the boys discuss the top 10 rarest animals seen by the Old Naturalist. Enjoy!
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    37 mins
  • Birds of the Toledo Area 2026

    Birds of the Toledo Area 2026
    May 18 2026

    Unfortunately the Eric and Brandon couldn't get together this month so they decided to have a remote discussion on a topic near and dear to their hearts. Fellow birders and friends Matt Anderson, Tom Kemp, Elliot Tramer, Steve Lauer and Greg Links have updated the wonderful publication Birds of the Toledo Area. In this episode the boys discuss a few of the updates in the new book. Looking forward to interviewing the authors this summer! And if you're excited to check out the new edition just search for it on Amazon.
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    22 mins
  • The Pantanal

    The Pantanal
    Apr 15 2026

    What do yellow anacondas and hyacinth macaws have in common? Well...both have been seen by Eric Durbin in the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. Come along for the ride as The Old Naturalist shows us the wild wonders from central South America.
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    28 mins
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