Winter birds in April

by | Apr 22, 2013 | Birding

Pine Siskin and (Hoary) Redpoll With a prediction for one last spit of snow this evening, winter still lingers in Minnesota.  The backyard and feeders are still full of our winter guests including Juncos, Pine Siskins and Redpolls.  (The redpoll on the right...

Yellow-headed Blackbird (#998)

by | Apr 21, 2013 | Birding

For several years I have tried to view the Yellow-headed Blackbird.  This past weekend in the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in central Kansas, we came across a large flock of Red-winged blackbirds.  Noticing flashes of white whenever the flock would lift...

Boreal Owl (#994)

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Birding

While we were birding in the bog Saturday, Erik received reports of Boreal Owl sightings in Two Harbors. At least 3 different birds had been reported during the day.  We drove back thru Duluth picking up Tina and hurried up the north shore.  Driving through...

My first Great Gray Owls (#993)

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Birding

Last weekend, Tina and I spent a couple of days in Duluth to celebrate our anniversary. As part of the stay, I went to visit the Sax Zim bog for a day of winter birding.  I have really had my heart set on finally seeing a Great Gray Owl and decided to hire a...