North Woods Phenology

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Phenologist Chel Anderson shares information and insights about the great outdoors in Northeastern Minnesota

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Slugs
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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It’s not everyone’s favorite mollusk, but important just the same. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about slugs.

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  • Added: Oct 01, 2015
  • Length: 07:54
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Hummingbird goodbye
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Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Ruby-throated hummingbird, Credit: Priya Saihgal on Flickr
In a most unusual and fascinating story, WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the hummingbird goodbye.

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  • Added: Oct 01, 2015
  • Length: 08:02
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Transition to autumn
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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Even though there have been late summer days, we’re transitioning into autumn. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about autumn...

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  • Added: Oct 01, 2015
  • Length: 08:01
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Crab spiders
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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It’s a small spider that hides in plain view -- it can because it changes color. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about crab...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2015
  • Length: 07:03
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Pine pollen
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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The yellow dust you’ve been wiping off your outdoor furniture or grill is really pine pollen, and there’s a good deal more to it than meets the eye...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2015
  • Length: 07:01
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Luna moths
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Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Luna moth, Credit: Jay Huggins on Flickr
They are one of our most striking – and hard to find -- moths. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the large, green luna ...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2015
  • Length: 07:32
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Changing August
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Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Flat-topped asters, Credit: Charles Wohlers on Flickr
Summer is on the wane, and there are a lot of changes as we work through August. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the ...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2015
  • Length: 07:51
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Lush July
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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The combination of moist weather and cooler temps means a lush July this year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about perfec...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2015
  • Length: 06:16
The long-lived white cedar
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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They are one of our longest lived tree species. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the old and well adapted white cedar.

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  • Added: Aug 27, 2015
  • Length: 07:01
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Summer solstice
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Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: South season, Credit: Tau'olunga on Wikimedia Commons
The summer solstice means the longest day of sunlight. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about what’s happening just around t...

  • Added: Aug 27, 2015
  • Length: 07:31
The lives of leaves in spring
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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Fall is not the only times when leaves go through dramatic changes. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the lives of leav...

  • Added: Aug 26, 2015
  • Length: 07:18
Suddenly spring
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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Suddenly spring. Just over the past two weeks, birds, plants and bugs are bringing in the season. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel An...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:10
Yellow-rumped warblers return
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Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Yellow-rumped warbler, Credit: Steven Kersting on Flickr
They’re a reliable early spring returning bird. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about yellow-rumped warblers.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 06:20
Where we are with spring
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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There’s been enough spring-like weather to get the season going. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about where we are in mid-...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:47
Acrobatic hummingbirds
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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They’re small, but they’re the bird world’s acrobats. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about acrobatic hummingbirds.

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2015
  • Length: 07:40
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Snowy Owl - An Occasional Winter Visitor
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Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Snowy Owl, Credit: Tony Hisgett on Flickr
They’re our heaviest and probably most agile owl, but they usually show up here when the winter hunting gets hard in the far north. WTIP’s Jay Ande...

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  • Added: Mar 09, 2015
  • Length: 07:03
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What are water shrews?
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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These little creatures have been perfecting their lifestyles for millions of years. WTIP North Shore Community Radio’s Jay Andersen talks with natu...

  • Added: Feb 24, 2015
  • Length: 07:57

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