
Why do rattlesnakes rattle and hummingbirds hum? How do flowers market themselves to pollinators? Why do tarantulas cross the road? Nature Notes investigates questions like these about the natural world of the Chihuahuan Desert region and the Llano Estacado. Through interviews with scientists and field recordings, this Marfa Public Radio original series reveals the secrets of desert life. Join hos... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Scaled quail – also known as blue quail and “cottontops” – are quintessential creatures of the arid grasslands and the dominant quail species in West Texas. Researchers at Alpine’s Borderlands Research Institute are learing how adaptable these seemin... more
Montezuma quail are an avian conundrum. They’re among the most visually stunning birds in Far West Texas: The males have sky-blue bills, black-and-white striped faces and chestnut bellies covered in white polka dots. But they’re also masters of conce... more
Robert Anderson, a senior research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, has journeyed from South America to Southeast Asia studying this group of insects. And in our region, he’s discovered creatures previously unknown to science, including so... more
An interstate might seem an arbitrary boundary. But an attentive West Texas traveler driving north of Interstate 10, on Highway 54 from Van Horn to the Guadalupe Mountains, can see they’ve entered a different landscape.
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Extremely enjoyable and informative. Interesting topics about West Texas ecology and history. Dallas Baxter is terrific as well. Thanks so much. Learning a lot.
As a newbie to West Texas, this podcast is so great! I love the insights into the region’s history and biodiversity from local experts. Plus I learned what to do if bit by a scorpion or snake! Thank you guys for producing it!
This is my favorite podcast that I subscribe to. I get so excited when a new one comes out. I can’t get enough, I wish episodes were an hour long! If you love West Texas, nature, or science you’ll love Nature Notes. Wherever you are, while you are listening to this you will feel like you are on a hilltop looking out on the Chihuahuan Desert. Thank you Marfa Public Radio for making this show available!
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Nature Notes explores the natural world of West Texas through conversations with scientists and field-informed storytelling. Episodes cover fossils, cave climate, rock art, wildfire ecology, and local wildlife, blending accessible explanations with hands-on field insights. The show frequently features researchers and conservationists tied to West Texas landscapes, highlighting ongoing discoveries and practical implications for understanding deserts, caves, and borderlands ecology. A standout trait is the strong regional focus, pairing scholarly topics with vivid, on-the-ground narration that helps listeners connect science to their everyday environment. The format and guest roster likely appeal to curious, geographically-minded listeners wh... more
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