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Phenology
They rhythmic biological events as they relate to climate.

Phenology Report: February 21, 2017

Dallas Clell Hudson via Season Watch Facebook Group
Swans and Fog by Dallas Clell Hudson

This week in the Phenology Report,  resident phenologist  John Latimertakes listeners on a bit of an adventure.    In just a few minutes,   we hear him imitate the call of a saw-whet owl,   learn why it's troubling to see a bat at this time of year, listen to the cardinal's song,  find out about porcupines in trees and coyotes' howls, and discover the subtle clues eagles and ravens have for us in terms of our season change.   And that's just a sampling of this full report!  All kinds of activity out in nature these days! 

What have you noticed outside?  Send John an emailor leave a voicemail at 218.999.9876 with any comments, questions or observations.    We'd love to include your thoughts in our weekly Phenology Show! You might also consider checking out our  Season Watch Facebook Pagewhere people post images and videos of all kinds of natural wonders! 

As a mail carrier in rural Grand Rapids, Minn., for 35 years, John Latimer put his own stamp on a career that delivered more than letters. Indeed, while driving the hundred-mile round-trip daily route, he passed the time by observing and recording seasonal changes in nature, learning everything he could about the area’s weather, plants and animals, and becoming the go-to guy who could answer customers’ questions about what they were seeing in the environment.