Dispatches on wildlife, wild places, and the human condition brought to you by a field biologist and boyish explorer. <br/><br/><a href="https://chasingnature.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">chasingnature.substack.com</a>
Chasing Nature
Claim This Podcastby Bryan Pfeiffer
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Dispatches on wildlife, wild places, and the human condition brought to you by a field biologist and boyish explorer. <br/><br/><a href="https://chasingnature.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">chasingnature.substack.com</a>
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July 20, 2026
A Poem and a Parasite
<p>On this edition of the Chasing Nature podcast, I bring you the most hilarious bird song I know, a summertime poem from the mind of a vulture, and my appearance on Erica Heilman’s RumbleStrip podcast, where we discuss my fascination with a crazy parasite.</p><p>Some of you might recall my essay about the parasite, a flatworm that lives entirely inside a bird’s gut and a snail’s body — and basically never sees the light of day. At one point, Erica asks me whether I find hope in the parasite. Spoiler alert: I do. </p><p>You’ll also hear some housekeeping, including my request for paying subscribers to send me questions for an AMA — an Ask Me Anything episode. And I provide an update on a series of essays now in the works about technology and humanity’s fading bond with the living world.</p><p>Thanks for listening.</p><p>Show Notes</p><p>* You can read my essay, titled “<a target="_blank" href="https://chasingnature.substack.com/p/a-parasite-clickbait-and-honesty?utm_source=publication-search">A Parasite, Clickbait, and Honesty</a>,” either before or after listening (<strong>WARNING</strong>: there’s a graphic video.)</p><p>* For the AMA, send your questions to me at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:chasingnature@substack.com">chasingnature@substack.com</a>. That e-mail address works only for paying subscribers.</p><p>* If you harbor any interest whatsoever in the human experiment — why we’re here and how we might understand the world — subscribe to Erica Heilman’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rumblestripvermont.com/">RumbleStrip</a> wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>* Inspiration for “The Vulture’s Memoir” comes from Charles Finn, who is, for me, among our most impactful writers. Finn’s poetry breathes with the living world of nature and human companionship. <a target="_blank" href="https://charlesfinn.wixsite.com/charles-finn-writing">Find him online</a> and buy his books (I own all of them). At the very least, buy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.chatwinbooks.com/shop/p/on-a-benediction-of-wind-poems-photographs?rq=on%20a%20benediction%20of%20wind">On a Benediction of Wind</a>. Finn is originally from Vermont. Although we’ve never met, it turns out I knew his dad. Small state. (Gratitude to <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/3964046-antonia-malchik">Antonia Malchik</a> for turning me on to Finn.)</p><p>* Willow Ptarmigans and Wood Thrush recordings courtesy of Xeno-Canto: https://xeno-canto.org/246551, https://xeno-canto.org/269477, https://xeno-canto.org/503405, https://xeno-canto.org/135138.</p><p>* Record-scratch sound effect from Freesound.org by kwahmah_02 / https://freesound.org/s/269476/. (I’m a proud contributor to Freesound.)</p><p>* Music is by Dee Davis and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/faeriegodbrothers/">Faerie Godbrothers</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and reading. I’ll see you soon with another essay.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Chasing Nature at <a href="https://chasingnature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">chasingnature.substack.com/subscribe</a>
March 5, 2026
Songbirds in New Light
<p>The Chasing Nature podcast returns with birdsong and a recitation of my short essay titled “Sunlight and Warfare.” But this episode mostly comes by way of writer and birder <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@billbowbaggins?utm_source=about-page">Nathaniel Bowler</a>, who interviewed me for his podcast <a target="_blank" href="https://billbowbaggins.substack.com/podcast">Ten Birding Questions</a>.</p><p>Nate and I wander in conversation to cover, among other topics, my birding origin story, birds in decline, why I write, the virtues of Vermont, field guides and gadgets, birdwatching’s carbon problem, why I’m a reluctant participant in holiday bird counts, and the fireworks of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet.</p><p>-------</p><p>This podcast is a production of Bryan Pfeiffer, who writes at <a target="_blank" href="https://chasingnature.substack.com/">Chasing Nature</a> on Substack. Our theme music comes from D. Davis and the Faerie Godbrothers. Some of the birdsong for this episode is from Xeno-Canto and Creative Commons:</p><p>- Thomas Magarian, XC544962. Accessible at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/544962">www.xeno-canto.org/544962</a></p><p>- Stanislas Wroza, XC1012495. Accessible at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/1012495">www.xeno-canto.org/1012495</a>.</p><p>- Greg Irving, XC1045826. Accessible at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/1045826">www.xeno-canto.org/1045826</a>.</p><p>- Jim Berry, XC793408. Accessible at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/793408">www.xeno-canto.org/793408</a>.</p><p>- XC805390 - Carolina Wren - Alex Lin-Moore-XC805390.wav</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Chasing Nature at <a href="https://chasingnature.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">chasingnature.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 10, 2025
A Songbird and Your Psyche
Host Richard Louv answers subscriber questions about learning in nature, observing birds, and balancing digital life with the natural world, offering insights on conservation and harmony.
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