Frogs are calling and monarchs are making the way back north.
Afton State Park Phenology, March 26, 2021
Birds on the move, flowers ready to bloom, maple trees budding, and a full moon.
Afton State Park Phenology: March 12, 2021
Waterfowl follow the open water and other early signs of spring.
Afton State Park Phenology Feb. 19 to March 4, 2021
First bird migration is beginning, maple sap will soon start to run, and other signs of the season.
Afton State Park phenology update: Winter wildlife from owls to snow fleas
Life continues even during a deep freeze.
Afton State Park Phenology, November 27 to December 10, 2020
There’s still lots to see, even as winter settles in along the St. Croix Valley.
Afton State Park phenology, week of October 16, 2020
A meteor shower, late migrators, hibernating butterflies, fall color, and… “coprophagy.”
Afton State Park phenology, week of September 25
With autumn’s arrival, changes have started happening faster at the seasons change.
Afton State Park phenology week of September 4, 2020
Migration begins for birds and butterflies, while animals that will stay the winter begin their preparations.
Afton State Park Phenology, Week of August 14, 2020
The first signs of fall are visible, as squirrels gather walnuts and some bird species begin staging for migration.