June flew by, and July is already here. In the long, sun-baked days of July, there’s plenty going on outside for those lucky enough to witness it! Here are a few of the July events Staff Phenologist John Latimer is looking forward to:
- Jewelwing damselflies bedazzle streams and riverbanks with their iridescent colors
- Basswood flowers perfume the air
- Black-eyed Susans bloom among a profusion of other wildflowers, including milkweed, cow parsnip, fireweed, goldenrod, and Canada thistle.
- Sandhill Crane colts appear in fields and open areas
- Pin cherries, juneberries, raspberries, and other fruits ripen
- Bald Eaglets fledge
- Atlantis fritillary and monarch butterflies flutter by
- Juvenile hummingbirds visit feeders
- Ghost pipes emerge
- Spreading dogbane turns yellow
In addition to the phenology forecast, John also summarized his observations from the past week. Listen in and enjoy!
What have you seen out there? Let us know: email us at comments@kaxe.org or text us at 218-326-1234.
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