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This audiobook is a timeless call to appreciate the wild and nurture our bonds with all living creatures, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking solace in nature's embrace.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73672467</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73672467/wild_nature_won_by_kindness_elizabeth_brightwen.mp3" length="115263296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Wild Nature Won by Kindness" by Elizabeth Brightwen invites listeners into a world where compassion and understanding bridge the gap between humanity and the wild. 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The themes of curiosity and the quest for knowledge about our natural surroundings remain relevant today, inviting listeners to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the bird world. By delving into this historical perspective, audiences can gain a deeper understanding of how our relationship with nature has evolved while still cherishing the wonder that birds inspire in us all.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73611808</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:22:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73611808/birds_vol_ii_no_1_july_1897_various.mp3" length="29834454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Birds, Vol. II, No 1, July 1897-Various" offers a captivating glimpse into the world of ornithology as it was understood over a century ago. 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Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614031</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614031/025_the_cherry.mp3" length="2549818" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4055c5b4-0bbd-4bfe-8d60-ea3ba1da0f92/4055c5b4-0bbd-4bfe-8d60-ea3ba1da0f92.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4055c5b4-0bbd-4bfe-8d60-ea3ba1da0f92/4055c5b4-0bbd-4bfe-8d60-ea3ba1da0f92.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4055c5b4-0bbd-4bfe-8d60-ea3ba1da0f92/4055c5b4-0bbd-4bfe-8d60-ea3ba1da0f92.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - My Summer Night</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-my-summer-night--69614030</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614030</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614030/024_my_summer_night.mp3" length="658968" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2cf7356-dc65-4ddc-9ab8-f860090ee7df/c2cf7356-dc65-4ddc-9ab8-f860090ee7df.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2cf7356-dc65-4ddc-9ab8-f860090ee7df/c2cf7356-dc65-4ddc-9ab8-f860090ee7df.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2cf7356-dc65-4ddc-9ab8-f860090ee7df/c2cf7356-dc65-4ddc-9ab8-f860090ee7df.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>83</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - The Wisconsin Dells</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-wisconsin-dells--69614029</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. 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Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>40</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - The Bird of Superstition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-the-bird-of-superstition--69614028</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. 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Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>193</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - The Cowries and Shell Money</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-the-cowries-and-shell-money--69614026</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. 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Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>859</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - A Prolific Peach Tree Stump</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-a-prolific-peach-tree-stump--69614025</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. 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Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - Lo the bright train their radiant wings unfold</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-lo-the-bright-train-their-radiant-wings-unfold--69614024</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. 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Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614024</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614024/019_lo_the_bright_train_their_radiant_wings_unfold.mp3" length="373666" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ccbdd951-a393-4f13-a28a-4882470cdf52/ccbdd951-a393-4f13-a28a-4882470cdf52.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ccbdd951-a393-4f13-a28a-4882470cdf52/ccbdd951-a393-4f13-a28a-4882470cdf52.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ccbdd951-a393-4f13-a28a-4882470cdf52/ccbdd951-a393-4f13-a28a-4882470cdf52.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>47</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - Butterfly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-butterfly--69614022</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614022</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614022/018_butterfly.mp3" length="626326" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09a4c195-4545-4f49-8516-5198f94ee9c9/09a4c195-4545-4f49-8516-5198f94ee9c9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09a4c195-4545-4f49-8516-5198f94ee9c9/09a4c195-4545-4f49-8516-5198f94ee9c9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09a4c195-4545-4f49-8516-5198f94ee9c9/09a4c195-4545-4f49-8516-5198f94ee9c9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>79</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - A New Argynnis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-a-new-argynnis--69614020</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614020</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614020/017_a_new_argynnis.mp3" length="1996519" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8b856691-e6ab-49ed-b928-7a37f5ef2cc5/8b856691-e6ab-49ed-b928-7a37f5ef2cc5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8b856691-e6ab-49ed-b928-7a37f5ef2cc5/8b856691-e6ab-49ed-b928-7a37f5ef2cc5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8b856691-e6ab-49ed-b928-7a37f5ef2cc5/8b856691-e6ab-49ed-b928-7a37f5ef2cc5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>250</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - The Cottage by the Wood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-the-cottage-by-the-wood--69614019</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614019</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614019/016_the_cottage_by_the_wood.mp3" length="2296715" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a9421d4-ebd8-45dd-8f76-bd67ad3f358a/7a9421d4-ebd8-45dd-8f76-bd67ad3f358a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a9421d4-ebd8-45dd-8f76-bd67ad3f358a/7a9421d4-ebd8-45dd-8f76-bd67ad3f358a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a9421d4-ebd8-45dd-8f76-bd67ad3f358a/7a9421d4-ebd8-45dd-8f76-bd67ad3f358a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>287</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - The Wood Harmony</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-the-wood-harmony--69614018</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. 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Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614018</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614018/015_the_wood_harmony.mp3" length="424677" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d693c7a1-c65c-445f-89a1-76706951b10f/d693c7a1-c65c-445f-89a1-76706951b10f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d693c7a1-c65c-445f-89a1-76706951b10f/d693c7a1-c65c-445f-89a1-76706951b10f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d693c7a1-c65c-445f-89a1-76706951b10f/d693c7a1-c65c-445f-89a1-76706951b10f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>53</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - Feldspar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-feldspar--69614017</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614017</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614017/014_feldspar.mp3" length="7570761" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0878926b-4e7b-46d8-b4ff-87414808660b/0878926b-4e7b-46d8-b4ff-87414808660b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0878926b-4e7b-46d8-b4ff-87414808660b/0878926b-4e7b-46d8-b4ff-87414808660b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0878926b-4e7b-46d8-b4ff-87414808660b/0878926b-4e7b-46d8-b4ff-87414808660b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - The Damsel Fly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-damsel-fly--69614016</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614016</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614016/013_the_damsel_fly.mp3" length="714820" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/901b67b9-b17a-4233-9f46-5a3968ccc5d8/901b67b9-b17a-4233-9f46-5a3968ccc5d8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/901b67b9-b17a-4233-9f46-5a3968ccc5d8/901b67b9-b17a-4233-9f46-5a3968ccc5d8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/901b67b9-b17a-4233-9f46-5a3968ccc5d8/901b67b9-b17a-4233-9f46-5a3968ccc5d8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>90</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - A Happy Family</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-a-happy-family--69614015</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614015/012_a_happy_family.mp3" length="3413354" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cdbcb44-3964-41f6-ab01-8f980293f35c/9cdbcb44-3964-41f6-ab01-8f980293f35c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cdbcb44-3964-41f6-ab01-8f980293f35c/9cdbcb44-3964-41f6-ab01-8f980293f35c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cdbcb44-3964-41f6-ab01-8f980293f35c/9cdbcb44-3964-41f6-ab01-8f980293f35c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>427</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - The Grasshopper Sparrow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-the-grasshopper-sparrow--69614012</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614012</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614012/011_the_grasshopper_sparrow.mp3" length="2982225" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c9ffc8f0-bcfe-43db-8c45-4f4e50c4c034/c9ffc8f0-bcfe-43db-8c45-4f4e50c4c034.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c9ffc8f0-bcfe-43db-8c45-4f4e50c4c034/c9ffc8f0-bcfe-43db-8c45-4f4e50c4c034.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c9ffc8f0-bcfe-43db-8c45-4f4e50c4c034/c9ffc8f0-bcfe-43db-8c45-4f4e50c4c034.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - The Bird and the Mouse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-the-bird-and-the-mouse--69614011</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614011</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614011/010_the_bird_and_the_mouse.mp3" length="2259896" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a77f2b7-a7cd-4f9b-87ba-fc8e79de31b6/1a77f2b7-a7cd-4f9b-87ba-fc8e79de31b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a77f2b7-a7cd-4f9b-87ba-fc8e79de31b6/1a77f2b7-a7cd-4f9b-87ba-fc8e79de31b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a77f2b7-a7cd-4f9b-87ba-fc8e79de31b6/1a77f2b7-a7cd-4f9b-87ba-fc8e79de31b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>283</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,animals,art,birds,conservation,history,literature,nature,poetry,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cb39cf4e611ee27416cd5b5cd652cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - The Animal's Fair Part I</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-the-animal-s-fair-part-i--69614010</link><description><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. 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Smallheer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69614010</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:04:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69614010/009_the_animal_s_fair_part_i.mp3" length="6042027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a710e93-ce8d-44e8-83f5-6961b36acfb3/6a710e93-ce8d-44e8-83f5-6961b36acfb3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a710e93-ce8d-44e8-83f5-6961b36acfb3/6a710e93-ce8d-44e8-83f5-6961b36acfb3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a710e93-ce8d-44e8-83f5-6961b36acfb3/6a710e93-ce8d-44e8-83f5-6961b36acfb3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, showcasing a delightful blend of short poems, anecdotes, and factual insights about birds, animals, and the wonders of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published between 1897 and 1907, this magazine graced the shelves under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. 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