Backyard Almanac

Larry Weber passes on talking about the smoke and focuses on the plants and animals of July

Larry Weber talks about the insects and reptiles that are all around, and he heralds 90 years since the hottest week in Duluth's history

Larry Weber talks about the signs of summer, including the inevitable rise in temps

Judy Gibbs fills in for Larry Weber and talks about summer sightings

Larry Weber talks about the positive impact of the recent rainfall

Larry Weber talks about the precipitation stats, the new month, and all of the growing ahead

Larry Weber talks about the shift from blooming spring to the many different beginnings of summer

Larry Weber talks about spring in the Northland.

Larry Weber talks about the lack of appropriate precipitation, the longer days, and lots of natural changes this May

Larry Weber talks about the lower-than-average temps that have started the month and the various sights of spring

Larry Weber details the month that was and the continuation of an emerging spring

Larry Weber talks about some new sounds and sights in the Northland as Spring goes into full swing

Larry Weber talks about the arrival of many birds to the area, including some that are right on schedule

Larry talks about a change in the most frequent raptor sighting, the increase in migration, and another creature of flight to keep an eye open for

Between odd sights, sounds, and unpredictable weather, April is often a weird one

Larry Weber talks about the weird weather of March and the sights and sounds of the changing season

Larry Weber talks about the start of spring and plenty of signs of the season

Larry Weber talks about all the variables in these final (official) days of winter

Larry Weber wraps up February and talks about what's ahead in the unpredictable month of March

Larry Weber talks about the recent snowfall, the wavering temps, and the actual end of winter

Larry runs the numbers after a big downfall of snow and sleet

Larry Weber follows a mole and keeps us up to date on the outdoor happenings this February

Larry Weber talks about the warmer - and longer - days of February

Larry Weber talks about the wild difference between how January started and how it's ending

Larry Weber talks about the cold snap and all the critters making their way through the frozen days

Larry Weber keeps up on the bird watching and continues to track animals in the snow

Larry Weber talks about the bird sightings in early January, plus signs of other critters prowling around

Larry Weber talks about the bird sightings in early January, plus signs of other critters prowling around

Larry Weber wraps up 2025 and highlights some outdoor events at the beginning of 2026

Larry Weber checks in one last time in 2025 to talk about the outdoors

Larry Weber settles into the spirit of the Christmas Bird Count and notes the other sights and sounds of the season

Larry Weber talks about the stretch of darkness in the Northland, the Christmas Bird Count, and much more this mid-December

Larry Weber talks about the abundance of snow, the dark days, and spotting animal tracks in the snow

Larry Weber talks about all the signs of the end of autumn

With most migrants well on their way, it's time to start spotting the birds that will be here in the Northland throughout the winter

Larry Weber talks about the cosmic outdoor happenings as well as other earthly sights in the night

Larry Weber talks about some late migrants, some last-minute leaves changing color, and the progression and presence of ice

Larry Weber talks about the bats and spiders to look out for on Halloween

Larry Weber talks about the recent rain, new migrants, beavers keeping busy, and the beginning of AutWin

Larry Weber talks about migration and all the leaves that are still hanging on

Larry Weber talks about migrating snakes, and spiders taking to the air

Larry Weber talks about the wonders of October and some of the lesser-known migrants

Larry Weber talks about autumn in its many varied present stages

As we near the Autumn Equinox, migration and fall colors start to escalate

Larry Weber shares his excitement about the progression of the natural world this September

Larry Weber talks about the continued migration and the changing leaf color that's already underway

Larry Weber talks about all the outdoor happenings in the late days of August

Larry Weber talks about bald eagle sightings, mushroom hunting, and an abundance of spider webs

Judy Gibbs talks about some of the highlights of August and the sure signs of a looming autumn

Larry Weber highlights some of the happenings in outer space before getting back to Awesome August on planet Earth

Larry Weber recaps July, talks about Awesome August, and gets excited about the prospect of mushrooms