Phenology

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.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 9, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers Great Horned Owl courtship, the bounding tracks of otters, and his notes from birthdays gone by..

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.

In this episode, Heidi Holtan and guest host Andrew Dziengel discuss detecting the paths of critters and noticing nature in winter, as well as cross-county skiing, and blue jay facts.

During the week of Dec. 2, we enjoy reports of an active frog and garter snake, an opposum and animal tracks in the snow. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.