On the sixteenth episode of the Root Simple Podcast we interview naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of The Urban Bestiary, Crow Planet, Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent and Rare Encounters with Ordinary Birds.
During the podcast Lyanda covers:
- The effect of the drought on urban wildlife
- Invasive species
- How to get along with wildlife such as skunks, possums, raccoons and coytes
- The problem with relocating animals (except rats!)
- Moles and gophers
- Seeing raccoons during the day
- Root Simple’s CritterCam
- Possums!
- Preventative measures
- How to encourage wild animals and increase diversity by planting native plants and trees
Lyanda also answers listener questions about hawks, coyotes, and feral cats.
Lyanda blogs at The Tangled Nest.
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She’s great! Philosophical wisdom and practical advice!
Another great podcast! I have already put Lyanda’s book on hold at my local library. Thanks for finding stimulating topics and guests who love their subject areas!
It seems like she is describing permaculture and the direction we need to go.