KAXE Morning Show

Grace Malinowski, program coordinator, discusses the Offal Wildlife Watching Project. The Community Science series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

During the week of Oct. 6, 2026, we enjoy reports of a strolling beaver, visits from John Latimer and migrating birds. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 6, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the many transitions of October, including leaf color, migrations, and weather.

During the week of Sept. 29, 2026, we enjoy reports of a swimming garter snakes, changing autumn colors and the fall equinox. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 29, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on overwintering butterflies, changing colors, and hummingbirds.

During the week of Sept. 22, 2026, we enjoy reports of funky fungi, darting dragonflies and an abundance of migratory birds. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 22, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on changing autumn colors, departing birds, and the taste of nannyberries.

Pam Perry, a retired non-game wildlife biologist, stopped by to talk about BirdCast, Northern Flickers, Blue Jays, and Common Nighthawks.

Christopher Smith, conservation committee chair for the Minnesota Herpetological Society, discusses how salamanders use dead and dying trees. The series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

During the week of Sept. 15, 2026, we enjoy reports of changing leaves and migrating birds and insects. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.