Two turtle doves, three French hens... and four wintering woodpeckers.
There are birds aplenty to count, whether in seasonal carols or in nature. Many Christmas bird counts across the Northland are now underway. And if you start seeing woodpeckers, don't assume that it's just one; there are four different kinds of woodpeckers that winter in the area.
Resident naturalist Larry Weber is keeping an eye on the avion activity, as well as animal tracks, and - if you can believe it - fleas! Even in the dark days of December, some insects are still finding a way to survive in the slight space between the earth and the covering of snow. On warmer days when the snow melts a bit, you might be able to spot a flea flitting about.
You can hear Backyard Almanac every Friday at 8:20am on Northland Morning.
