NatureNotes
Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.
Fig beetle
Rudy Mancke helps a listener in Myrtle Beach identify a metallic beetle they found.
Young black racer snake
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.
Pollen
Rudy Mancke discusses pollen season and its effects on both plants and animals.
Yellowjackets
Rudy Mancke discusses the breakdown of a yellowjacket nest.
Death 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.
Crabapples
As we mark All Saints Day, Rudy Mancke discusses the harvest season and South Carolina's species of crabapples.
Marbled orbweaver aka 'Halloween spider'
Happy Halloween! Today on NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke looks at Araneus marmoreus, the marbled orbweaver, which is sometimes called the "Halloween spider" due to the female's orange coloring.
Mournful sphinx moth
As we celebrate the Halloween season, Rudy Mancke discusses the somber-looking mournful sphinx moth.
Summer tanagers
Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify an adolescent summer tanager.
Monkey slugs
Rudy Mancke discusses the hag moth and its larva commonly known as "monkey slugs."
