winter phenology

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell are delighted by Sam Guida, an expert in mysterious plant-insect interactions and former student phenologist.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 23, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers subnivean tunnels, and the comparative bite force of mink and voles.

During the week of Dec. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of Bald Eagles, rabbits, and sea smoke. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan, Charlie Mitchell, and special guest Malachy Koons discuss qualifications involved in becoming a birder and discover a new word: Snarge.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 16, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on snowshoe hares, the Christmas Bird Count, and European Starlings.

During the week of Dec. 16, 2025, we enjoy reports of galls, eagles, and frigid weather. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss science vocabulary, eerie ice noises, and John Latimer's birthday. Featuring: Pam Perry and Long Lake Conservation Center.

During the week of Dec. 9, 2025, we enjoy reports of subnivean tunnels, pine siskins, and sundogs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, talks about the Christmas Bird Count and Pine Grosbeaks with Heidi Holtan and our Staff Phenologist John Latimer.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 2, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers first minus temperatures, bohemian and cedar waxwings, grosbeaks, owls, star-nosed moles and more.