Show Notes
Did you know that in addition to the regular Backyard Ecology videos that Anthony creates, he also produces a series of nature-trivia style short videos? Most of these videos are literally only a few seconds long so are perfect "bite-sized" samples if you're just getting started or are looking for something to watch for a few seconds on your phone. So, let's quickly run through the top 10 Backyard Ecology shorts based on number of views as of Thanksgiving 2023. Since the videos are so short, I'm just going to list the titles and let your curiosity decide whether to follow the link and explore further. 🦋 10) Caterpillar's Poop Stick Defense! https://youtube.com/shorts/R_mMaD2TadU 🦋 9) Ragweed SUPER FOOD for Birds! https://youtube.com/shorts/CfOM56BYZ_8 🦋 8) Hummingbirds Eat Nectar and WHAT! https://youtube.com/shorts/-IOGXUiOozY 🦋 7) Butterfly Garden Must Have! https://youtube.com/shorts/UppahIW3EnQ 🦋 6) These Cute Larvae Aren't Caterpillars! https://youtube.com/shorts/rorND6RmcGg 🦋 5) Bumblebees VS Carpenter Bees Easy ID! https://youtube.com/shorts/slBX3utAcdI 🦋 4) What Is This Weird Plant Growth! https://youtube.com/shorts/lhrmJlsKNfk 🦋 3) Have You Seen Invasive Tree of Heaven? https://youtube.com/shorts/Vqmq_8Bc3rc 🦋 2) This Caterpillar Looks Like What! https://youtube.com/shorts/Wkqy-qO8z98 🦋 1) Wolf Spider Momma Has How MANY Babies! https://youtube.com/shorts/MA7IjE8Jyyc Bonus 🦋 See Me Fly Like Monarch and Viceroy Butterflies! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dzpde6I3ju8 Other Episode-Related Links 🦋 Top 10 Backyard Ecology Videos https://www.backyardecology.net/top-10-videos/ 🦋 3 Awesome Native Trees to Replace Bradford Pear! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYPak0l1exo 🌻 🌻 🌻 Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who go above and beyond each month to financially contribute towards making the Backyard Ecology blog, podcast, and YouTube channel possible. Thank you also to everyone who has made one-time donations to support the Backyard Ecology blog, podcast, and YouTube channel. 🌻 🌻 🌻 Become a Backyard Ecologist: 🦋 The Backyard Ecologist's Newsletter: https://www.backyardecology.net/subscribe/ 🦋 Backyard Ecology Community: https://www.backyardecology.net/community/ 🦋 Group coaching: https://www.backyardecology.net/group-coaching/ Backyard Ecology content: 🦋 Website: https://backyardecology.net 🦋 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/backyardecology 🦋 Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog/ Support Backyard Ecology: 🦋 Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology 🦋 Make a one-time donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N
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