Larry Weber observes the cold temps ending this month are in sharp contrast to the warm temps at the end of November. Our precipitation totals for 2017 are 6 inches above the normal average. We reach perihelion on the night of January 2 when the earth is closest to the sun on its annual orbital journey. There will be two full moons in January – on the 2nd and the 31st, and there will ALSO be two full moons in March – on the 1st and the 31st! Larry is conducting his Christmas bird count today. He has seen many tracks in the snow; mammals are out and about despite the cold temps, including deer, fox, deer mice, voles, shrews and weasels. The coyotes are also active as their breeding season is beginning.
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.
Backyard Almanac - Perihelion Does Not Translate to a Warmer Day
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