Phenology

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Oak trees provide acorn-ucopia to hungry woodland wildlife Sep 06, 2025

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 2, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer previews September in Minnesota and speaks in defense of crane flies.

Nature is awesome, man: Galaxy-gazing and exploding seedpods Sep 03, 2025

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During the week of Sept. 2, a kid reminds us to delight in nature and astronomers observe the heavens. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Now's your chance to gawk at migrating nighthawks Aug 29, 2025

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 26, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the Common Nighthawk migration and late summer wildflowers.

Passing the sniff test: Can you tell a spruce from a fir by smell? Aug 27, 2025

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During the week of Aug. 26, 2025, we hear reports of tree scents, migrating nighthawks, and native bees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Listeners report maples starting to turn and other observations Aug 21, 2025

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During the week of Aug. 19, we enjoy written reports from a few listeners as we await another school year.

'Climbing into fall very slowly' with John Latimer Aug 21, 2025

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 19, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses acorns, the start of leaf change and other harbingers of fall.

August birds: Befuddled fledgling hawks and long-distance loons Aug 15, 2025

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Pam Perry, retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology. This month covers early migrators, dopey hawks and loon families.

Tweaking traditional forestry to enhance forest bird habitat Aug 14, 2025

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Mike Lynch, Forest Stewards Guild region director, discusses the recently completed "Forestry for Minnesota Birds" project. This is part of the "Bird Decline" series.

Have you seen the spring-loaded seeds of the spotted touch-me-not? Aug 14, 2025

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During the Phenology Report for the week of August 12, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses the exciting explosions of the spotted touch-me-not plant and more.

The joy of holding a frog for the first time Aug 13, 2025

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During Aug. 12, 2025, we enjoy a report of a kid that held a frog for the first time and a summer update from Little Falls. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

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