North Woods Phenology

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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.


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Space Ship Seasonal Fruits
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Thimbleberries
To use an intriguing metaphor – seasonal fruit as spaceship. Jay Andersen, of WTIP North Shore Community Radio spoke to local naturalist Chel Ander...

  • Added: Sep 06, 2011
  • Length: 05:53
Late summer cedar waxwings
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Cedar waxwing
When it’s berry time on the trees and shrubs, it’s also time for waxwings. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about cedar w...

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  • Added: Sep 02, 2011
  • Length: 07:24
  • Purchases: 2
Pale plant -- Indian Pipe
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Indian Pipe, Credit: Wikipedia
One of the few totally white plants in our woods is the so-called Indian Pipe. Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Radio, spoke to local naturalist Ch...

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  • Added: Aug 22, 2011
  • Length: 07:53
  • Purchases: 2
Cicadas Sing In Late Summer
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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They’re not too big, they’re green and stocky. They also make an incredibly loud sound. This is the time of year you’ll hear them. Jay Andersen, wi...

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  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 06:22
  • Purchases: 1
Majestic Mergansers Patrol The Boundary Waters
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Merganser, Credit: WildNatureImages
Canoeing in the Boundary Waters will almost certainly bring you in contact with big broods of common mergansers. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke to local ...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2011
  • Length: 07:21
Eastern Grey Tree Frog Singing In The North
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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One of the night singers we hear this summer is also a master of disguise. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about the eas...

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  • Added: Jul 12, 2011
  • Length: 06:55
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It’s Time For The Mayfly Transformation
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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One of the most ephemeral of insects is the mayfly. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about what can be a huge event in th...

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  • Added: Jul 05, 2011
  • Length: 07:03
  • Purchases: 1
Jacks And Jills Share The Pulpit
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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One of the most interesting and different flowers in the woods is the Jack-in-the-pulpit. Jack has some interesting adaptations and secrets. WTIPs ...

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  • Added: Jun 21, 2011
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 2
It’s Summer And The Dragonflies Are Back!
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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The first day of summer is here and so are the dragonflies. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke to local naturalist Chel Anderson about one of those dragonfl...

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  • Added: Jun 21, 2011
  • Length: 05:33
  • Purchases: 2
Taking Another Look At Lake Superior Turnover
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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A good share of the health of Lake Superior is dependent upon water at 39 degrees. In this edition of North Woods Phenology, Jay Andersen speaks wi...

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  • Added: May 30, 2011
  • Length: 07:38
  • Purchases: 2
Digging Beneath The Surface On Earthworms
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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We use them for fishing and we use them for composting, but that doesn’t mean earthworms are all that nice to have around. In this edition of North...

  • Added: May 30, 2011
  • Length: 07:03
Time For The Spring Awakening
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Blue-Spotted Salamander, Credit: GregTheBusker on Flickr
Birds, frogs and salamanders are all active as spring slowly moves into the northland. In this edition of North Woods Phenology, Jay Andersen, with...

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  • Added: May 22, 2011
  • Length: 07:16
  • Purchases: 1
Looking At Bird Migration On Minnesota's North Shore
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Series: North Woods Phenology
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Minnesota is a great place for birds during their migration. Cook County’s biodiversity is also a big draw to the fly-throughs as well as those bir...

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  • Added: May 06, 2011
  • Length: 07:27
  • Purchases: 1
Spring Is The Time To Observe Otters
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Otter, Credit: orkomedix on Flickr
One of the most active members of the weasel family is also the most fun to watch. Spring is a great time to observe their small-scale migratory pa...

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  • Added: May 05, 2011
  • Length: 07:20
  • Purchases: 1
The Lowdown On North Shore Woodpeckers
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Black-backed Woodpecker, Credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service-Northeast Region on Flickr
Woodpeckers come in all shapes, colors and sizes, and the North Shore is home to many of them. In this edition of North Woods Phenology, Jay Anders...

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  • Added: Apr 24, 2011
  • Length: 07:52
  • Purchases: 2
Tracking Environmental Changes In Your Backyard
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Aspen Bud, Credit: Matt Lavin on Flickr
Humans have been keeping track of changes in the environment since the beginning of their existence as a form of survival. While we have come more ...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 06:50
Spring Sparks Raven Courtship On The North Shore
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Ravens, Credit: Sergey Yeliseev on Flickr
One of the most intelligent, engaging and fun birds to watch here on the North Shore is the raven. Spring is coming and the ravens are starting to ...

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 06:19
  • Purchases: 1
It’s Maple Sugar Time On The North Shore
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Traditional Maple Sugar Tap, Credit: Sebastien B. on Flickr
When you see sacks or buckets hanging from maple trees, one thing is certain. It’s maple syrup time on the North Shore! In this edition of North Wo...

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  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 1
Elusive Snowshoe Hares – Lots Of Tracks, Few Sightings
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Snowshoe Hare, Credit: Marilylle Soveran on Flickr
You see their tracks everywhere, but have you actually seen one? If you haven’t, it may have something to do with the fact that snowshoe hares are...

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  • Added: Mar 20, 2011
  • Length: 05:53
  • Purchases: 1
The Smallest Of North Woods Owls: The Saw Whet
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Saw Whet Owl, Credit: Blake Matheson on Flickr
The smallest owl in our north woods is the saw whet. Even though it’s only eight inches tall, it’s quite common and often seen and heard in our con...

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  • Added: Mar 13, 2011
  • Length: 05:58
  • Purchases: 1

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