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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
  • 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
  • If It Looks Like a Duck...

    If It Looks Like a Duck...
    Mar 23 2026

    Everybody loves ducks, right? They're kind of the best. Our guest this month appreciates ducks as much as anybody. Jackson Bowser is an avid duck hunter, an amateur naturalist, and is currently interning with Ohio's Division of Wildlife. In this episode Jackson gets grilled about his waterfowl knowledge and treats the boys to some tasty mallard duck.

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    30 mins
  • The Lazy Big Year

    The Lazy Big Year
    Feb 16 2026

    At some point in every birder's life the idea of doing a Big Year pops into their head. But a true Big Year can be grueling, and Brandon and the Old Naturalist ain't about that. Listen in to this conversation in which the boys discussed the possibilities of the Lazy Big Year!
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    27 mins
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