Across northern Minnesota, tamarack trees are smoky-gold. 12 - Corn, soybean and alfalfa harvest continues in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Last of the late ruby-throated hummingbirds spotted at Kiester. Migrating flock of about 40 American robins in Grygla. Wild grape vines have sunny-yellow leaves.
Shaggymane mushrooms are up.
Short-tailed weasels are turning from brown to white. 14 - Red oaks showing magnificent dark reds and rich browns. White-tailed deer bucks are seen and heard head butting so they have begun setting up breeding territories. About 30 bald eagles seen in Lake City area. Last monarch butterfly observed heading south.