It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This time, we're chatting about good ol' Ricky Raccoon. These little mammals are probably one of the most recognizable mammals in North America and most people either love 'em or hate 'em! These little masked bandits are fun to watch and it's easy to be amazed at their ability to open almost any trashcan and figure out latches, locks, and gates. Of course, this is also the reason why many get so frustrated with the little masked bandits! Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a fun chat to learn more about these amazing critters and maybe even appreciate them a little, even though they can be frustratingly clever!

**We apologize for the quality of this episode and the slight "echo-y" sound.**

Here's a few websites for more information:

https://www.treehugger.com/raccoon-facts-5073585

More about the raccoon's hands: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166432898000679

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/527175/10-clever-facts-about-raccoons

https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/raccoon.html

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It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side Podcast and this one is special because it marks a milestone for Gabrielle Bouknight and me...it marks the trip to Minnesota and we FINALLY saw great gray owls! Not only great grays, but two other species as well, a verifiable "HOOTAPALOOZA"! Come with us on our trip in this special episode from northern Minnesota and share our amazing experience!

Here's some websites from our episode:
https://saxzim.org
https://wtip.org/owl-irruption-hits-northern-minnesota-rehab-centers-see-rise-in-injured-birds/]\https://www.riverviewlodgemn.com/
https://www.blocknorthbrewpub.com/
https://www.365daysofbirds.com/2024/08/26/birding-the-north-shore-from-duluth-to-two-harbors/

Contact our guide, Mike Hendrickson thought this website: https://saxzim.org/about-sax-zim-bog/


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It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This last podcast of the year follows Marvin and Gabrielle on a mission. When a group of soldiers are sent on a specific mission, it is called a sortie, and that's what we are doing. We are on a mission to find short-eared owls and our "sortie" takes us to northeast Ohio to ring in the New Year with family! This year, short-eared owls have descended upon a few places in Ohio and this one place did not disappoint! Join us from an amazing restaurant called Thyme 2 in Medina, Ohio as we summarize this incredible and surreal experience!

Here is some more information about the short-eared owl:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl/id
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/birds/birds-prey/short-eared-owl
https://www.birdsauthority.com/do-owls-migrate/

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