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Merganser City

Birds, Field Reports, Grebes, Recently Seen, Spring Migration, Uncategorized

Migration in Full Swing in Minneapolis Deja Vu in Minneapolis Once again Minneapolis is the hotspot for early Spring waterfowl viewing and photography. Each year since I began my nature photography quest I’ve witnessed numerous species of waterfowl in the lakes...

Great Gray Owls Part II February 22, 2025

Adventure, Birds, Great Gray Owls

The Owl Irruption Continues In Northern Minnesota My 6th trip was the best. Goals unachieved I once again made my way to Northern Minnesota in search of owls. This time I was pretty sure I knew where at least one great gray owl was. Not to my surprise the famous great...

Rare Boreal Owl Eats a Rodent Video

Birds, Boreal Owl, Owls

Boreal Owl Irruption Occurring in Northern Minnesota Rare Boreal Owl Eats a Rodent Video I went on an owl hunt earlier this month to find a bird I’d never seen before, the boreal owl. Boreal owls are rare visitors to Minnesota and this year they are not so rare....

Bald Eagles Hunting Over Ice

Birds, Eagles

Bald Eagles Ice Fish Many Ice Anglers See Bald Eagles While Ice Fishing Bald Eagles are ice anglers too. Baldy’s soar over ice fishing areas to scour for dead fish and bait left on the ice by anglers. I’ve even witnessed a bald eagle soar out of the fog...

Short Eared Owls: A New Quest Revealed

Adventure, Birds, Owls

Short Eared Owls a Minnesota Birders Quest The ever elusive short-eared owl had been spotted not far from my home. Being a bird aficionado since forever I was notified of a short eared owl 20 minutes from my home. It took me a few weeks to go and find this bird....

Rough Legged Hawks in Minnesota

Birds, Rough Legged Hawks

Metro Area Rough Legged Hawk on November 2, 2024 Rough Legged Hawks Return to Minnesota I’ve recieved reports of rough legged hawks already in Minnesota this October! I recieved a couple of reported sightings from outstate Minnesota and I witnessed one myself...

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