winter phenology

As relatively warm weather returns to MN, staff phenologist John Latimer previews the busy month of March phenology. Plus, he describes how albedo (light absorption) and aspect (angle to the sun) mark a melting landscape. This is the week of Feb. 25, 2025.

Retired DNR biologist Pam Perry joins the "KAXE Morning Show" on Feb. 11, 2025, to discuss frozen frogs and the decline of Evening Grosbeaks.

During the week of Feb. 25, 2025, five student groups and two listeners observed singing songbirds, warming weather, and a hunting wolf. John Latimer provides feedback.

In the Feb. 18, 2025 episode of the Phenology Show, KAXE staff phenologist John Latimer describes early breeding season for foxes, wolves, and Snow Buntings. Plus, he compares his stride to a turkey’s. Spring is imminent – get out there and enjoy it!

During the week of Feb. 17, 2025, we hear from four hardy groups of students who braved the cold to find tracks and befriend birds. John Latimer gives his feedback.

On Feb. 12, 2025, staff phenologist John Latimer reports on the first breaking buds of spring, perching posture, and the Juneberry's hairy buds.

In the Feb. 11, 2025 episode of Phenology Talkbacks, student phenologists heard spring songs, detected migrating owls, and found tadpoles under ice on a school pond.

On Feb. 4, 2025, staff phenologist John Latimer remarks on shuffling skunks trekking through deep snow and the arrival of large flocks of Bohemian Waxwings.

In the Feb. 4, 2025 episode of "Phenology Talkbacks," John Latimer remarks on seven student reports featuring wild weather swings, elusive foxes, and flying squirrels.

The Jan. 28, 2025 edition of The Phenology Show covers an irruption of Boreal Owls, hibernating woodchucks, and the wolf/fox/coyote mating season. John Latimer hosts.