Larry comments on our unseasonably warm December we've experienced (with no sub-zero temps reported by the NOAA!) in part due to the abundance of cloudy days so far this winter. Tomorrow is perihelion, when the earth will be at its closest point to the sun in its annual revolution. Despite the relatively little snow we've received, animal tracks are apparent in the snow, and the foxes and coyotes are entering their mating season. The annual Christmas Bird Count has occurred and Larry counted many, including redpolls (pictured).

Backyard Almanac
Backyard Almanac: Nature’s Weekly Rhythms with Larry WeberEvery Friday morning at 8:20am, Backyard Almanac brings you the latest observations on the changing seasons, wildlife activity, and natural phenomena of Northern Minnesota. Hosted by Luke Moravec and featuring naturalist Larry Weber, this segment explores the rhythms of nature—from migrating birds to blooming wildflowers, shifting weather patterns to the quiet transformations happening all around us.Backyard Almanac – Fridays at 8:20am – Only on The North 103.3FM.
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Photo by Kurt Bauschardt (flickr)