North Woods Phenology

Series produced by WTIP

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

The features range from 5-10 minutes. We have chosen to share the features that have a wide appeal.


388 Pieces

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November: Prelude to Winter in Minnesota's Northwoods
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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Inching toward winter, there are many things in the natural world turning and changing in Minnesota's Northwoods. WTIP North Shore Community Radio’...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 14, 2013
  • Length: 06:26
  • Purchases: 1
Saw whet owl migration mysteries
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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They’re small and there are a lot of them, but we don’t know much about them. In this feature, Jay Andersen, with WTIP North Shore Community Radio,...

Bought by KSRQ and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 06:50
  • Purchases: 2
Molting reptiles and amphibians: three different techniques
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Snakes molt head first
An important part of being a reptile is going through molting…that’s the only way they can grow. Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio t...

Bought by Radio Newark, KSRQ, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 07:22
  • Purchases: 3
Molting: an important part of a bird's life
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Molting red-tailed hawk
An important part of being a bird is going through the molt, or molts…because it’s a constant replenishing of what makes birds, birds: feathers. Ja...

Bought by Radio Newark, KSRQ, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 07:26
  • Purchases: 3
The Goldeneye: a northland visitor
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: The Goldeneye
They’re one of our most recognizable ducks, but they tend to show up early in the season and then leave. They’re ducklings soon after they’re ready...

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  • Added: Jul 30, 2013
  • Length: 07:49
  • Purchases: 2
A recovery success story: Canada geese
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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A lot of people have commented on the large numbers of Canada geese in Minnesota this year. Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio talks ...

Bought by WDSE and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 02, 2013
  • Length: 07:28
  • Purchases: 2
The special spring goldthread
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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It’s a plant easily overlooked because it’s small and doesn’t bloom very long. Jay Andersen with WTIP North Shore Community Radio talks with natura...

Bought by KWMR and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 25, 2013
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 2
Trumpeter swans coming back in Minnesota
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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They’re the heaviest bird in North America and they’re making a Minnesota come-back. In this edition of North Woods Naturalist, Jay Andersen, with ...

Bought by Radio Newark, KSRQ, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jun 25, 2013
  • Length: 07:19
  • Purchases: 3
Have there really been other Springs like this?
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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Spring so far this year has been elusive to say the least. Jay Andersen, with WTIP North Shore Community Radio, talks with naturalist Chel Anderson...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 22, 2013
  • Length: 07:40
  • Purchases: 2

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