Field Notes Journal

Seasonal Analysis and Species Classification

Lesser Celandine

Model Family : Seasonal presence

Summary

Lesser Celandine

Moderate spring seasonal presence

Lesser Celandine is classified as moderate spring seasonal presence. The fitted seasonal window runs from about February to May, with a spring peak around April. The season is moderate, with a moderate active window, moderate post-peak decline, and strong off-season suppression.

Confidence
High
Fit score
0.006
Peak
April
Season
February–May

Seasonal wheel

Seasonal wheel for Lesser Celandine Lesser Celandine Peak: April

Calendar strip

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Highlighted months indicate stronger modelled presence or detectability. A ring marks the fitted peak; a hollow mark indicates the trough where available.

Classification evidence

Season start month
2.28
Season end month
5.25
Forcing peak month
4.36
Season width months
2.97
Season midpoint month
3.765
Season start label
February
Season end label
May
Forcing peak label
April

Observed and Simulated Seasonal Patterns

Lesser Celandine Observed Presence, Abingdon
Lesser Celandine Observed Presence, Abingdon
Lesser Celandine Observed Totals, Abingdon
Lesser Celandine Observed Totals, Abingdon
Lesser Celandine Simulated Presence, Abingdon
Lesser Celandine Simulated Presence, Abingdon

Cite this dataset

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Walker, David. Lesser Celandine. Field Notes Journal. ID FN-WL-SEASONAL. Version 2026.05.26. https://fieldnotesjournal.uk/wildlife/seasonal/abingdon/lesser_celandine.html

Dataset FN-WL-SEASONAL Author David Walker Publisher Field Notes Journal Version 2026.05.26
Reference: Walker, David. Lesser Celandine. Field Notes Journal. ID FN-WL-SEASONAL. Version 2026.05.26.

BibTeX 
@dataset{fn_wl_seasonal,
  author = {Walker, David},
  title = {Lesser Celandine},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {Field Notes Journal},
  version = {2026.05.26},
  url = {https://fieldnotesjournal.uk/wildlife/seasonal/abingdon/lesser_celandine.html}
}