Backyard Almanac

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

Larry highlights precipitation, temperatures, and many of the bugs and birds of July

Larry talks about all the outdoor happenings including the various berries that are ripening on the vine

Larry Weber talks about some hot days of the past and what to expect in the days ahead

Larry Weber talks about the creatures of flight this month

Larry Weber talks about the emergence of frogs, turtles, and insect-eating plants

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