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Retired non-game wildlife biologist Pam Perry is back to talk seasonal changes.She joined KAXE Morning Show co-hosts Heidi Holtan and John Latimer to talk about migrating birds, fall colors, and future excursions in the Northwoods.

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

NPR's David Baron reports that scientists are trying to find better ways to study ecological questions on a global scale. For example, there have been persistent concerns that certain species of song birds and frogs may be on the decline. But most of the evidence has come from studying populations of animals in relatively small areas. Those declines may be local fluctations, or they may be signs of a global trend.

The DNR still welcomes and encourages people to walk and bike through the area, which is part of the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail and home to roughly 150 bird species.

In a follow-up episode to the Decline of Native Pollinators Series, pollinator expert Jessica Peterson joined the KAXE Morning Show to focus on forest-dwelling pollinators. The Decline of Native Pollinator series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century after John Oliver promoted the bird not just on his show, but around the world.

Ben Stubbs has worked with endangered species, studied birds, and is now researching minerology and geology.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

The court ruled the state had sufficiently argued its claims and declined the defendant-sought dismissal.

With berries scarce in the forest, opportunistic bears will seek alternative food sources like garbage and bird feeders.

This week, we're talking fledgling birds, frogs that sound like a banjo, and many beautiful wildflowers!

Plus: Legislature considers funding boost to rural cancer care; and migrating birds are keeping birders busy in MN.

Last week, retired non-game wildlife biologist Pam Perry joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk all things nature! She and phenologist John Latimer discuss “baby season” in the north woods. Questions like how critters handle mid-summer heat, and why garter snakes have been seen hanging out during their solitary season are addressed.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Feb. 13, 2023.

Northern Minnesota schools like Grygla and Lake of the Woods face budget shortfalls caused by declining enrollment and insufficient state funding.

Travis Zimmerman and his illustrator cousin, Sam Zimmerman, turned one of their grandmother's recorded stories into a book: “How the Birds Got Their Songs."

In May, Charlie Mitchell looks for marsh marigolds, multicolored treetops and migrating birds. No expertise is needed to enjoy nature and phenology — just curiosity!

NPR's Richard Harris reports that researchers have determined that the way birds navigate is much more complicated than previously believed. Researchers had thought that birds used the stars to navigate and used the Earth's magnetic field as a back-up. New research indicates birds use the stars to get a general sense of where they are going, and the magnetic field to hone in their exact target.

Out west, Commentator Bill Harley witnessed the spectacular awaken of hundreds of birds as they rise at dawn in a vast nature preserve. It was a pretty picture, until Bill opened his car door, disturbing the scene to the chagrin of bird watchers.

Our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles and amphibians.