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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: An unusual week for December weather

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
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Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)

Fog and Thunderstorms in December? Hard to Believe.

Lightning in December isn’t unheard of, but it is quite uncommon. The warm temps and rain washed away the snow from previous weeks, but new snow took its place, so all the animal tracks seen the last few days are fresh. The ground remains frozen, so the inch or so of rain received in the Northland will help to replenish the low water levels in lakes and ponds.

Larry noted many of the usual birds at his feeder, but he was quite surprised to see a flicker – quite uncommon this time of year!

Chris Harwood is the former Production Director/Program Director of The North 103.3, and the host of Soul Village. He is also a musician, a music historian, an audio engineer, and an avid record collector.