Are you excited to marvel at some spring migrators? I hope so: Ready or not, here they come. This week, John shares some of the things he’s looking for in the Grand Rapids area and compares this year’s spring season to others in his 40-year record. Listen in and enjoy!
Topics
- Introduction (0:00-0:25)
- John keeps watch for butterflies (0:25-2:17, 2:47-6:19)
- An early spring, so far (2:17-2:47, 21:54-24:14)
- Waterfowl fly in and over (2:47-8:17)
- Cardinal conversations with students (8:17-10:11)
- Roving around for American robins (9:49-13:04)
- Red-winged Blackbirds (12:47-14:39)
- Dark-eyed Juncos (14:39-15:40)
- Maple bud progression and sap production (15:40-17:08)
- Budding aspens, willows, and poplars (17:08-19:21)
- Juneberries and alders (19:21-23:32)
- Conclusion (23:32-25:06)
What have you seen out there? Let us know: email us at comments@kaxe.org or text us at 218-326-1234.
That does it for this week! For more phenology, subscribe to our Season Watch Newsletter or visit the Season Watch Facebook page.
Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
