#85: Life After Dark (Nocturnalia!) with Charles Hood and Dr. José Martínez-Fonseca

Let’s dive into the enchanting world of hidden wonders that come to life after dark!

Our guests today are Charles Hood and José Martínez-Fonseca, authors of the new book “Nocturnalia: Nighttime Life of the Western USA" from Heyday Books.

Charles is an author, poet, birder, and world traveler, and as you’ll hear, an exceptional naturalist, too. Jose has a PhD in Bat Ecology, and as a result, has extensive experienced studying animals of the night.

Today we uncover the intriguing behaviors of nocturnal creatures such as nectar-feeding bats and vampire bats, scorpions that glow under UV light, and the often ignored but fascinating small owls - we’re talking owls the size of a American Robin - or even smaller! Observe how even the familiar environment of urban backyards transform into arenas of ecological discovery when the sun goes down.

Tailored for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this conversation is a gateway to a world less explored - the intriguing and overlooked world of nocturnal nature.

FULL SHOW NOTES (with photos!)

LINKS
A Salad Only The Devil Would Eat, by Charles Hood
Charles Hood's Website
Jose Martinez-Fonseca on Instagram, and his photography website
Nature's Archive episode about Bats with Dr. Dave Johnston

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