Wilder Insights with Mike Bryden

In this episode, I sit down with North West Invasive Plant Council board members Michelle Miller and Katie Cunningham to talk about invasive species in the North West. We touch on what defines a species as invasive, the impacts of these invaders, and what it means in terms of biodiversity loss. Are some of your favorite wild species actually invasive? Tune in to find out. Links: NWIPC Website: https://www.nwipc.org/How to identify invasive plants in Canada: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/plant-health/invasive-pests-and-plants/invasive-plantsWant to become a guest on the show? Do you know somebody who you think would make agreat guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own? Email wilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wilderinsightspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, I sit down with author Katie Stacey to talk about her new book, No Paradise with Wolves. We touch on the public's opinion of Iberian wolves in Northern Spain, letting nature manage itself, and the rewilding of their little farmland known as Wild Finca. What challenges come with letting the land take the reins? Tune in to find out.Book Bio:In 2018, Katie and Luke, moved to Asturias, Northern Spain, in search of a home. As conservation storytellers, they were drawn to the story of the Iberian wolf - a much-maligned creature facing relentless persecution right on their doorstep. But as they delved deeper, they discovered that the story was far more complex than they had imagined. While searching, they found a dilapidated old dairy farm, which they purchased with a vision to rewild its surrounding land.They named their new home Wild Finca and soon realized that promoting coexistence with wolves - and all wildlife - wasn’t about exposing the darker aspects of the relationship but about proving that living alongside wildlife was truly possible by doing it themselves.Links: Get No Paradise with Wolves here: https://www.wildfinca.com/no-paradise-with-wolves Learn more about The Wild Shift here: https://thewildshift.com/homepageLearn more about Wild Finca here: https://www.wildfinca.com/ Follow Wild Finca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildfincaWant to become a guest on the show? Do you know somebody who you think would make a great guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own? Email wilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wilderinsightspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, I sit down with FLAP Co-founder and Executive Director Michael Mesure. We discuss bird collisions caused by invisible windows and light in the night, the value of birds in our economy, and why you should care about birds dying. The vast number of bird deaths caused by human architecture will shock you. What can we do to change this? Tune in to find out.FLAP Canada website: https://flap.org/Report a collision - Global Bird Collision Mapper: https://www.birdmapper.org/Want to become a guest on the show? Do you know somebody who you think would make a great guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own? Email wilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wilderinsightspod⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, I sit down with Biologist Doug Heard, to discuss a population of Woodland Caribou found in North-Central BC. We touch on supplemental feeding, predation by wolves, and how it's possible to track the growth of the Kennedy Siding Caribou herd. With all this covered, there is only one question left to ask. Does he give them silly names? Tune in to find out.Kennedy Siding Supplimental Feeding Station Live Cam (most active from October - January): https://mlibwildlife.ca/live-cam/More information on the McLeod Lake Indian Band: https://mlibwildlife.ca/Want to become a guest on the show? Do you know somebody who you think would make a great guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own? Email wilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me ⁠⁠⁠@wilderinsightspod⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, I sit down with anthropologist and UNBC professor, Dr. Lauren Harding. We discuss culture, its effects on perspective, and how that influences how people see the natural world. How does one's culture change how they feel about wildlife conservation? Tune in to find out.Angry Inuk Film: https://www.nfb.ca/film/angry_inuk/Want to become a guest on the show? Do you know somebody who you think would make a great guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own? Email wilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me ⁠⁠@wilderinsightspod⁠⁠ on Instagram.

In this episode, I dive into the dramatic rise in black bear encounters in Prince George, BC, during the summer of 2023—a season that saw over 2,000 sightings and the destruction of dozens of bears. I speak with Kayla Wiens from the BC Conservation Foundation/WildSafeBC about staying safe in bear country, and with Nicole Botten, President of the Northern Bear Awareness Society, about what's attracting bears into our neighborhoods and what we can do to reduce conflicts. Together, we explore the science, the stories, and the steps we can all take to help people and bears coexist more peacefully.The episode is part 1 of 2 in our urban bear series. Tune in next month to find out how you can get involved, and why you should get your hands on some bear poo.Want to become a guest on the show? Know somebody who you think would make a great guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own? Email wilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me @wilderinsightspod on Instagram.Northern Bear Awareness Society's Website: www.northernbearawareness.com⁠ Videos and Resources:Staying Safe in Bear Country - videoWildSafeBC coursesand trainingHow to use bear sprayBlack bear colourmorphsRecycle BC

Sometimes, saving a species doesn’t start in the forest, but with one bird, its connection to people, and the story it shares. In today's episode, I recount a story shared with us by Korinne Bengert of Regina, Saskatchewan. Through her experience at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Korinne shares the moving story of a great horned owl in recovery. Do you want to be a guest on the show? Do you know somebody who should be a guest? Or do you want to share a conservation story of your own? Emailwilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me @wilderinsightspod on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating and sharing it with your friends. Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Mentioned:Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Sources:Great Horned Owl - All about birds

In this episode,Sean Simmons and I discuss Anglers Atlas and the role anglers play inconservation. Check out theAnglers Atlas Website: https://www.anglersatlas.com/ Want to participatein citizen science while fishing? Upload your catches to the MyCatch app: https://mycatch.ca/ Want to become a guest on the show? Maybe you know somebody you think should be a guest, orwant to share a conservation story of your own? Emailwilderinsightspodcast@gmail.com or dm me @wilderinsightpod on Instagram. Thanks for your support!