Through The Seasons Archives

Category: Through The Seasons

Through the seasons. The repetitional change of plants, animals, weather, and the locations exploring them. Wisconsin changes month by month and so do the animals, plants, and trees.

This section is dedicated to my husband who missed the monthly posts from the old site.

Most of the photography is mine – although, I do use public domain and creative commons work in informative blog posts. I was a blogger long before being a photographer :)

April 12, 2024

Through The Seasons/Wildflowers & Weeds

Poison Ivy in Wisconsin: How to Spot and Avoid It

Poison Ivy in Wisconsin: How to Spot and Avoid It Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a common hazard for foragers, hikers, and gardeners in Wisconsin. Its urushiol oil can cause itchy rashes, turning outdoor adventures...

March 21, 2024

Through The Seasons

April Wildlife Parenthood

As April dawns upon the Wisconsin landscapes, it brings the magic of new life. In this blog post, we dive into the fascinating world of wildlife parenthood, focusing on some iconic animals that give birth...

March 17, 2024

Through The Seasons

In Like A Lion Out Like A Lamb

The phrase “in like a lion, out like a lamb” is a popular saying used to describe the weather patterns in March, particularly in regions with temperate climates. It refers to the transition from the...

March 1, 2024

Butterflies, Moths Skippers/Through The Seasons

Monarch Numbers Are Down By 60%

Each year since the 1993 – 1994 migration the World Wildlife Federation has been collecting data from December through January on the number of hectares of land that migrating monarch butterflies occupy in Mexico. This...

February 27, 2024

Birds/Through The Seasons

The American Robin: Wisconsin’s Beloved Songbird

As the snow melts away and the days grow longer, Wisconsin residents eagerly await the cheerful arrival of one of nature’s most iconic heralds of spring: the American Robin: Wisconsin’s beloved songbird (Turdus migratorius). With...

February 26, 2024

Through The Seasons/Wildlife

Common Goldeneye

The Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a species of diving duck commonly found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Here are some key characteristics of the Common Goldeneye ducks:

February 15, 2024

Through The Seasons

February Is the Border Between Winter and Spring

We are halfway through the shortest month on the calendar and February Is the border between winter and spring. At this point, we know that wildflowers and fellow winged ones will be arriving shortly. Eastern...

February 7, 2024

Through The Seasons

Nature’s Frozen Spears: Delicate Spike-Like Structures

In the crisp mornings of winter, when the world is blanketed in a glistening coat of frost, nature often reveals one of its most captivating spectacles: frost spikes. These delicate, spike-like structures that adorn plants...

January 29, 2024

Through The Seasons/Wildlife

3 Cool Facts About Wild Turkey

3 cool facts about wild turkey, do you know all three? Three Cool Facts About Wild Turkey 1.) They Have Nictitating Membranes A nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some...

March 24, 2023

Through The Seasons

March Phenology

Days Are Getting Longer March is a month of returning birds, and planting indoor garden seeds. Summer is just around the corner, I can feel it. As winter’s icy grip begins to loosen in Wisconsin,...

January 20, 2023

Through The Seasons

February Phenology

Holy smokes! It is February 2023 and I have seemed to have misplaced an entire blogging year! Did you wonder where I was hiding? Last January I committed to posting monthly about the seasonal changes...

January 25, 2022

Through The Seasons/Wildlife

Redhead Duck

The redhead duck (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck. The duck is about 37 cm (15 in) long with an 84 cm (33 in) wingspan. The duck is a summer resident of Wisconsin.

Through The Seasons

January Phenology

Well, Happy New Year! Hope you are settling into your new year. January 2022 – It’s cold! But, did we expect anything less from the Wisconsin winter? Welcome to the phenology posts. The posts will...

November 13, 2020

Through The Seasons

Moose Maple Keys

What are moose maple keys? You’re thinking it is a place, right? Nah. It is a bush-like shrub or tree that produces moose maple keys that attract wildlife.

August 1, 2019

Through The Seasons

Understanding Dogwood Leaf Galls

In the world of plants, peculiar growths or abnormalities often catch our attention. One such phenomenon is the occurrence of leaf galls on dogwood trees. These abnormal growths, caused by a tiny fly called Parallelodiplosis...