Backyard Almanac

Larry Weber talks about the many signs that suggest the changing of the seasons

Larry Weber talks about the rise in insects and the beginning days of June

Larry Weber talks about the final outdoor days of May

Larry Weber talks about Warblers, trees, wildflowers, and the beginning of the rainy season

Larry Weber talks about an early greening and the hot first half of May

Larry Weber talks about the rather warm opening to the month of May

Larry Weber talks about the oddly average April, as well as what to expect as May begins

Larry Weber talks about more animals emerging in the Northland and the early signs of a greener landscape

Larry Weber talks about the temp, the sunshine, and a season in flux

Larry Weber talks about the spring migration and the onset of longer days

Larry Weber talks about the recent snowstorm and the uptick in migration

Larry Weber talks about the closing days of March

Larry Weber reflects on the first few hours of spring

Larry Weber talks about all the telltale signs of spring amid an unseasonably warm March

Larry Weber talks about the wild swings in temperatures and as well as some new animal tracks in the snow and slush

Larry Weber talks about the cold temps and the longer day as February winds on

Larry Weber talks about the cold temps that have descended on the month of February

Naturalist Larry Weber talks about everything from his predictions of the weather to what to expect to see at the bird feeder this month.

Larry Weber notes that as January turns to February, the winter landscape starts changing as well

Larry Weber talks about the lingering arctic temperature and the recently arrived owls

Larry Weber talks about a list of birds that are common this time of year, and how that list has recently expanded

Larry Weber recounts the Carlton Christmas Bird Count and notes some atypical sightings

Larry Weber gathers his 2024 stats and looks to the cosmos to start 2025

Larry Weber talks about the Christmas Bird Count, active squirrels, and sightings of both lichen and insects

Larry Weber talks about the new fallen snow and the winter solstice

Larry talks about the cold temps, the Christmas Bird Count, and offers some tips for feeding flying squirrels

Larry Weber has been keeping his eyes open for winter critters, but has mostly managed to see only their tracks

Larry Weber wraps up November with highlights of animal tracks and the ever encroaching ice

Larry Weber highlights the past week, which has included several staples of a typical November

Larry Weber talks about the middling temps and the gray skies that November has brought so far

Larry Talks about all the intriguing sights in what is often considered a dreary and dull month

Larry Weber talks about the many animals getting ready for the cold days ahead

Larry Weber talks about all the sights in nature as the season turns from Fall to Winter

Larry Weber talks about the beauty of the season, even if the temps are higher than usual and the precipitation is far below average

Judy Gibbs steps in for Larry Weber for a chat about migration

Signs of summer are still fading as we turn the calendar to the first full month of autumn

Larry Weber recaps a record-setting September and highlights the sights and sounds of a stilted autumn

Larry Weber talks about a summer that is ending, even if the heat of the season remains

Larry Weber talks about the outdoor sights as September starts

Larry Weber recounts the rewarding early-morning walks to see the dew-covered spider webs, as well as the other natural sights and sounds that September brings

The conclusion of Awesome August brings a lot of excitement to those venturing outdoors

Larry Weber is super excited about spider webs, mushrooms, and so much more as Awesome August continues

Larry Weber talks about early migrants and the first signs of fall

Larry Weber talks about the variety of late-summer plants bursting onto the scene - and the signs of the coming autumn

Larry Weber looks back on a hot and dry July while looking forward to August and its 'Awesome' possibilities

Larry Weber talks about the waning days of July

Larry talks about all the outdoor happenings as July starts its back half

Larry Weber reflects on a week much hotter than what we're currently experiencing in the Northland

Larry Weber rings in the summer with a recap of the flora and fauna in the Northland

Larry Weber remains enamored with the rain and subsequent growth in the Northland