Mid-March is here! In this week’s Phenology Report, John Latimer shares the antics of his neighboring Bald Eagles, a sighting of an Eastern Meadowlark, and a preview of early emerging spring butterflies. This is the week of March 11, 2025.

During Phenology Talkbacks on March 11, 2025, ten groups of students sent in their observations of an incoming spring. Staff phenologist John Latimer shares his feedback.

Woodpeckers are busy establishing breeding territories by drumming on resonant surfaces, while Bald Eagles and squirrels work on their nests in advance of baby season. Staff phenologist John Latimer reports for the week of March 4, 2025.

During the week of March 4, 2025, six reports include observations of migrating starlings, otters on ice, and brightening bark. John Latimer provides feedback.

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.