July 4th Weekend: Loons

Field Reports, Loons

Small Lake, Lots of Loons Report from July 9, 2024 We have a spot on a small lake with many loons. It’s not your typical loon lake. Most of the shoreline has cabins and there are no islands or stands of lake grasses but there are plenty of small fish and I...

Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

Field Reports

Walking The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary. Report from June 13, 2024 The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary is a walk through multiple habitats and it takes about an hour. This day was a typical spring day with temps in the 70’s and a mix of clouds and sun. Along the path...

In Search of Avocets

Adventure, Birds, Field Reports

The Stalker of Prairie Wetlands Common to Western Minnesota and North Dakota A driving adventure through the pothole wetlands of Western Minnesota and North Dakota will produce many species water birds. Ducks of many species, Redheads, Canvasbacks, Ruddy Ducks,...

Metro Wood Ducks In Spring

Birds, Ducks, Field Reports, Photography

Twin Cities Wood Ducks in Spring Wood Ducks in the Minneapolis St Paul Metro Wood Ducks. Beautifully tough to photograph. Wood ducks, we see them everywhere. I, like most love to see wood ducks. Woodies are some of the most colorful ducks. When the light hits the...

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: June

Field Reports, SPRING, Wildlife Refuges

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: June Written by If you’ve never been to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge put it on your list. This refuge has many hikes and trail to go with a 7 mile wildlife Drive. So no matter your level of adventure from on foot, bike...

Carlos Avery In Spring

Adventure, Birds, Field Reports

Carlos Avery in Spring Birds. Carlos Avery in spring brings a big variety of birds to the area. In addition to your typical species; Wood Ducks, Blue Wing Teal,  Pie Billed Grebes and both Green and Great Blue Herons Carlos Avery also attracts Bitterns, Virginia...