Naturalist Scott Tucker gives you a blow by blow account of the highlights from Labor Day weekend 2005 in Southern New England. Scott and his Daughter Daphne inspect an amazing Annual Cicada found just before it dies. Also, Scott and faithful scuba diving partner Chris Pimley explore the Rhode Island coast in search of tropical fish (that can’t be possible). And finally Scott gives you a look into the world of Orb Weaver spiders living on his front deck.
Expedition New England – show 21 Cape Ann Crusaders
Naturalist Scott Tucker along with his wife Ava and daughter Daphne travel to the Cape Ann region of Massachusetts where they encounter the largest mammals on earth, whales!!! Scott also brings you out into the woods on a field trip with the Connecticut Herpetologists League where they encounter a Northern Copperhead, a Black Rat Snake, a Ringneck Snake, a Black Racer, 2 Worm Snakes and 3 Water Snakes. Also, Scott, Ava and Daphne share an amazing encounter with a pair of Daddy Longlegs spiders mating on their own back porch in Higganum, CT.
Expedition New England – show 22 All Things Aquatic
Naturalist Scott Tucker along with his wife Ava and daughter Daphne take you on a wild journey through Eight Mile River Watershed where they work as volunteers searching for aquatic insect larva. Then, Scott brings you back in time to 2001 where they explored the largest breeding colony of Elephant Seals in North America at Ano Nuevo State Reserve south of San Francisco, California. As if this isn’t enough, Scott takes a trip to Rhode Island where he studies the most prolific animal on earth: the Homo Sapiens and his fascination with surfing.
Expedition New England – show 20 Cape Ann Scuba Diving
Naturalist Scott Tucker travels to Cape Ann Massachusetts where he is joined by expert SCUBA diver Jenny Wu. Together they encounter some of the most bizarre marine life the Western Atlantic Ocean has to offer. Also, Scott, Ava and Daphne share an amazing encounter with Tomentose Burying Beetles found in their own backyard in Higganum, CT. Finally, Scott explores Pat Todd’s backyard in Guilford, CT with Abigail White where they encounter a myriad of insects feeding in Pat’s garden.
Expedition New England – show 18 Searching for Life
Naturalist Scott Tucker teams up with Captain Charlie Donilon of Snappa Charters in search of Blue Sharks 30 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. The crew of divers will never forget what they saw (not to mention what they smelled). Scott takes on two side trips that also occurred in August 2005; an adventure with Daphne and Sierra Tucker at Hammonasset State Park and a snake hunting trip at the Ansonia Nature Center.