We are now well into August, and some folks are seeing early signs of fall. John Latimer says we shouldn't despair! He said, "It's all about gearing yourself up for what's coming and enjoying what's here while you're enjoying it."
Topics
- Introduction/early signs of changing seasons (0:00- 2:24)
- Rose Breasted Grosbeaks migration (2:25-3:06)
- Hummingbirds (3:07-3:47)
- Sandhill Crane colt (3:48-5:48)
- Baby robins story(5:49-7:26)
- Chipmunk sounds (7:27-8:19)
- Dragonflies (8:20-9:20)
- Goldenrod (9:21 –11:48)
- Asters (11:49-13:52)
- Ragweed / Horse weed (13:53-14:52)
- Round leaf dogwoods (14:53-15:14)
- Hazel (15:15-16:05)
- Various berries (16:06 –16:27)
- Spotted jewelweed (16:28 –16:54)
- Bunchberry (16:55-17:27)
- Milkweed and other swamp/water plants (17:28- 19:54)
- Conclusion (19:54 – 20:21)
You can hear the full report above.
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