nature

Rudy Mancke helps a listener in Myrtle Beach identify a metallic beetle they found.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener in Myrtle Beach identify a metallic beetle they found.

On today's NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a juvenile black racer. While adult snakes of this species are known for their black coloring, young ones can often be multi-colored.

On today's NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a juvenile black racer. While adult snakes of this species are known for their black coloring, young ones can often be multi-colored.

Rudy Mancke discusses pollen season and its effects on both plants and animals.

Rudy Mancke discusses pollen season and its effects on both plants and animals.

Rudy Mancke discusses the breakdown of a yellowjacket nest.

As the world marks All Souls Day and Día de Muertos, Rudy Mancke reflects on the important of death in the natural world and the circle of life.

As the world marks All Souls Day and Día de Muertos, Rudy Mancke reflects on the important of death in the natural world and the circle of life.

As we mark All Saints Day, Rudy Mancke discusses the harvest season and South Carolina's species of crabapples.