Seasonal Tracker (Phenology)
Nature changes with the seasons. Keep track of the 'firsts' you see each year—like the first butterfly or the first autumn leaf—to see how our climate is affecting wildlife.
First Signs of the Seasons
Keep track of exciting firsts, like the first butterfly of spring or the first falling leaf of autumn.
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Seasonal Tracker Template
Date
Location
Record the "firsts" of the season to track how nature changes over time!
Event (e.g., First butterfly)
Date Seen
Location
Weather Notes
Notes - record your observations, what was interesting, unusual, or questions you have
Example Observations (UK)
Example seasonal tracker observations
This list is to give you an idea of what to look out for. But nature is full of surprises! It is very important to pay close attention to what you find in the real world and make your own observations, even if you see something that is not on this list or that you weren't expecting to find.
- Spring: The first snowdrop flower opening.
- Spring: The first swallow arriving back from its migration.
- Summer: The first time you hear a cricket chirping.
- Summer: The first ripe blackberry ready to pick.
- Autumn: The first oak tree leaves turning brown.
- Winter: The first morning frost freezing the grass.