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Nature Notes

Marfa Public Radio
Chihuahuan Desert
Big Bend National Park
West Texas
Climate Change
Trans-Pecos
Davis Mountains
Mississippi Kites
Big Bend
Light Pollution
Bird Conservation
Fire Ecology
Ovicula Birriata
Dixon's Whiptail
Drought
Archaeology
Cretaceous Period
Paleontology
Texas
Sand Dunes
Samalayuca Dunes

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

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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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Recent Guests

Dr. Ryan Luna
Research scientist with Borderlands Research Institute
Borderlands Research Institute, Alpine, Texas
Episode: Amidst Changing Landscapes, Scaled Quail are West Texas Survivors
Ryan Luna
Director/Researcher at Alpine's Borderlands Research Institute
Borderlands Research Institute, Alpine, Texas
Episode: Montezuma Quail: Alpine Researchers Unlock the Secrets of West Texas’s “Invisible Bird”
Robert Anderson
Senior Research Scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature
Episode: The Wild West of Weevils: Entomologist Robert Anderson Discovers New Lifeforms in West Texas
Ethan Olson
University of Arkansas Geology PhD student, researcher of speleogenesis
University of Arkansas
Episode: Exploring the “Weird White World” of Parks Ranch Cave
Joe Hoberg
Ph.D. student in Geobiology
New Mexico Tech
Episode: In Planning a Mars Mission, Scientists Find an Analog in a Desert Cave
Jennifer Bristol
Author of Wild Women for Good (Texas A&M University Press)
Texas A&M University Press
Episode: Wild Women for Good: April 25th Book Event Celebrates Texas Women in Conservation
Carla Robal
USGS scientist spearheading the genetic study
U.S. Geological Survey
Episode: Seeking Insight into Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands, the Southwest’s Defining Forests
Cecily Riley
TBC president, ornithologist with a distinguished career
Trans-Pecos Bird Conservation
Episode: Local Nonprofit Works to Celebrate & Sustain West Texas’s Rich Avian Diversity
Dr. Rachel Laker
Paleontologist, researcher studying taphonomy in Big Bend
Hanover University
Episode: Ask the Bones: Practicing “Taphonomy” in Big Bend

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Dallas Baxter
Host of Nature Notes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Wonderful!

    Extremely enjoyable and informative. Interesting topics about West Texas ecology and history. Dallas Baxter is terrific as well. Thanks so much. Learning a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjworkouts
    United States7 months ago
  • So much to geek out about!!!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PAIGEHO
    United States6 years ago
  • like being in West Texas

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bowtieshark
    United States8 years ago

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What is Nature Notes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Dr. Ryan Luna
2. Ryan Luna
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4. Ethan Olson
5. Joe Hoberg
6. Jennifer Bristol
7. Carla Robal
8. Cecily Riley

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