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Carolina Grasshopper

Scientific Name Dissosteira carolina Survival Strategy Overwinter as Eggs Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringCarolina grasshopper eggs hatch in late May and June and grow […]

March 11, 2022

Snow Flea (springtails)

Scientific Name Hypogastrura sp. Survival Strategy Freeze-avoidance Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringMating takes place in the spring, after the snow melts. The female snow […]

March 7, 2022

Meadow Spittlebug

Scientific Name Philaenus spumarius blandingii Survival Strategy Overwinter as Eggs Conservation status Not Listed Phenology SpringMeadow spittlebug eggs hatch in spring as orange nymphs. As […]

March 3, 2022

Blanding’s Turtle

Scientific Name Emydoidea blandingii Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Endangered Phenology SpringBlanding’s turtles come out of brumation and become active as the water temperature increases, […]

March 1, 2022

Common Garter Snake

Scientific Name Thamnophis sirtalis Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringThe male common garter snake comes out of brumation as spring temperatures warm […]

February 23, 2022

Painted Turtle

Scientific Name Chelydra serpentina Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringAdult painted turtles come out of brumation and begin active foraging when the […]

February 21, 2022

White-tailed Deer

Scientific Name Odocoileus virginianus Survival Strategy Active all winter Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringDeer are rebuilding their fat supplies all spring, and antlers on […]

February 18, 2022

Baltimore Oriole

Scientific Name Icterus galbula Survival Strategy Long-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Early May Departure Mid-August to early September Destination Central America and northern South […]

February 17, 2022

Common Redpoll

Scientific Name Acanthis flammea Survival Strategy Medium-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Late December Departure Mid-March through April Destination Arctic, Subarctic Conservation Status Least Concern […]

February 15, 2022

Bobolink

Scientific Name Dolichonyx oryzivorus Survival Strategy Long-distance Migrant/ Neotropical migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Late April to late May Departure Late July to early September […]

February 10, 2022