December Happenings

Seasonal Update

December’s dramatic landscapes of frosted trees, iced-over lakes and sparkling new snow provide a dazzling backdrop for day-to-day activities. Holiday lights brighten long-stretching nights as sunshine reaches its minimum for the year. Human “snow birds” start planning getaways as temperatures drop around the last week of December. Below are some entries from our Jim Gilbert’s Phenology Archives to help you compare months from one year to another. What else is happening this month?

For years, Minnesota naturalist and author Jim Gilbert recorded seasonal happenings in his phenology reports. Looking back at these reports, we can make educated guesses at what we can expect in the month ahead. Take a look at our archive of Jim Gilbert’s Phenology reports.

And make sure to pick up our November/December Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter. Browse our Holiday Gift Guide, learn about the Brown Creeper, find out about some of our favorite YouTube video picks….plus Chirps and Seasonal Notes!