The backyard Biologist
Extraordinary Science. Ordinary Wildlife.
Explore biology, ecology, animal behavior, and the remarkable science behind the organisms we encounter every day.
Curiosity is just the beginning.
Through engaging articles, videos, lectures, and educational courses, The Backyard Biologist makes science accessible without sacrificing the complexity that makes it so fascinating.
Videos & Articles
Meet the organisms hiding in plain sight.
Classes & Lectures
Go deeper into biology, ecology, and natural history.
Found Wildlife?
Evidence-based guidance on when and how to help.
“The more we learn about the natural world, the more we discover just how much extraordinary life surrounds us.”
– The Backyard Biologist
Meet Your Biologist
Science is everywhere. You just have to know where to look.
I’m Amanda Stewart, a biology educator and licensed wildlife rehabilitator with a background in biological sciences, laboratory research, and teaching.
I created The Backyard Biologist to share my fascination with the extraordinary science happening all around us, from the remarkable adaptations of familiar wildlife to the complex biological processes that shape life on Earth.
Through articles, videos, lectures, and educational courses, I hope to make science accessible without sacrificing the fascinating details that make it worth understanding.
Whether you’re a lifelong naturalist or simply curious about the world outside your door, there’s always something new to discover
