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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: A Rare Bird and Rare Temps

The North 103.3 | By Luke Moravec

Published July 8, 2022 at 10:11 AM CDT

A small black and white bird with a red crest perches on a small branch

Enjoy the cool temps. Larry Weber took a look back and recounted the 1936 heat wave that struck Duluth with temperatures as high as 106 degrees... by the lake.

Carlton, Minnesota had a visitor from Southern California - an acorn woodpecker. How did this non-native bird find its way to Northern Minnesota? The best guess is that the bird was caught in a big storm.

The butterflies, spiders, and frogs are hitting their stride. So are the bees, wasps and deerflies. For better or worse, keep your eyes and ears open out on the trails.