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Returning to Earth
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Returning to Earth
This week a special night occurred in the skies here in the North country.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Returning to Earth
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Sandhill Cranes flying past on a foggy morning.
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Sandhill Cranes flying past on a foggy morning.
Fall woodpecker damage Have woodpeckers damaging your siding? Here are some thoughts on the topic. #birds
Fall woodpecker damage
Can be maddening for those with natural wood siding
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October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Fall woodpecker damage Have woodpeckers damaging your siding? Here are some thoughts on the topic. #birds
A secretive Lincoln’s Sparrow popping up to see who is walking by. Standing plants provide cover as well to protect feeding birds from predators.
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A secretive Lincoln’s Sparrow popping up to see who is walking by. Standing plants provide cover as well to protect feeding birds from predators.
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
No Kings…..just Nature 🐸
October 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
No Kings…..just Nature 🐸
Once the cold weather arrives, the urge to tidy up our gardens becomes prominent.The desire to get ahead of the upcoming spring chores makes us gardeners want to cut down plants that have gone to seed. But that is exactly the time these plants (especially natives) become beneficial to birds. #birds
Fighting the tendency to tidy up
Once the cold weather arrives in fall, the urge to tidy up our gardens becomes prominent in our backyard to-do chores.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Once the cold weather arrives, the urge to tidy up our gardens becomes prominent.The desire to get ahead of the upcoming spring chores makes us gardeners want to cut down plants that have gone to seed. But that is exactly the time these plants (especially natives) become beneficial to birds. #birds
Today is the last day of summer -meteorologically speaking. Whereas the span of astronomical fall starts with the equinox, the meteorological fall is based on climate data and the calendar which corresponds nicely here with the seasonal changes in our environment including bird activity. #birds
The last day of August
Today is the last day of summer - meteorlogically speaking.
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August 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Today is the last day of summer -meteorologically speaking. Whereas the span of astronomical fall starts with the equinox, the meteorological fall is based on climate data and the calendar which corresponds nicely here with the seasonal changes in our environment including bird activity. #birds
Looking for a taller plant with showy blooms that will attract butterflies, moths and hummingbirds? The Garden Phlox shows why it is a desirable plant for a sunny garden. The tall plant has fragrant and nectar-rich blooms on sturdy stems that attract both people and pollinators to its show. #birds
Garden Phlox
A stunning native perennial for the sunny garden
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August 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Looking for a taller plant with showy blooms that will attract butterflies, moths and hummingbirds? The Garden Phlox shows why it is a desirable plant for a sunny garden. The tall plant has fragrant and nectar-rich blooms on sturdy stems that attract both people and pollinators to its show. #birds
The cavity nesters in my backyard have been busy #birds
Nest Box Activity
A Photo Essay: Wrens and Chickadees
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June 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The cavity nesters in my backyard have been busy #birds
A Scarlet Tanager spent time in the hackberry trees by our deck, singing and foraging for insects. The brilliant red of its feathers stands out strikingly against the green foliage. Our stand of deciduous trees have matured now creating a canopy habitat that attracts a migrating tanager. #birds
Always Memorable
Scarlet Tanager visits the backyard
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June 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A Scarlet Tanager spent time in the hackberry trees by our deck, singing and foraging for insects. The brilliant red of its feathers stands out strikingly against the green foliage. Our stand of deciduous trees have matured now creating a canopy habitat that attracts a migrating tanager. #birds
The gardening season is off and running here in Minnesota with some early bloomers that are beneficial for #birds
What's blooming in the garden for birds
Late spring
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June 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The gardening season is off and running here in Minnesota with some early bloomers that are beneficial for #birds
Some brave goslings jumped to the ground today from their high perch in an eagle's nest. Five of the six survived the long drop. #birds
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Canada Geese chicks jumping down explore.org
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April 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Some brave goslings jumped to the ground today from their high perch in an eagle's nest. Five of the six survived the long drop. #birds
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If you want to know what birds to look for that might be migrating through your yard each day this spring, check out dashboard.birdcast.info #birds
Migration Dashboard - BirdCast
Explore nightly migration data in your region
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April 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you want to know what birds to look for that might be migrating through your yard each day this spring, check out dashboard.birdcast.info #birds
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Each line represents one year of #Arctic sea ice thickness from 1979 [dark blue] to 2024 [dark red]. This year is shown in yellow - now updated through March 2025 which is around the 2nd thinnest on record for the month.
+ More visuals of thickness and volume: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
+ More visuals of thickness and volume: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
April 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Each line represents one year of #Arctic sea ice thickness from 1979 [dark blue] to 2024 [dark red]. This year is shown in yellow - now updated through March 2025 which is around the 2nd thinnest on record for the month.
+ More visuals of thickness and volume: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
+ More visuals of thickness and volume: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
One eaglet has hatched and another hatch is in progress at the web cam explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
April 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
One eaglet has hatched and another hatch is in progress at the web cam explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
In a unique situation, goslings have hatched 70 feet high in an eagle’s nest. They will have to jump down within the next 24 hours in order to feed and begin their life on the water. You can watch this drama on the webcam #birds
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April 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In a unique situation, goslings have hatched 70 feet high in an eagle’s nest. They will have to jump down within the next 24 hours in order to feed and begin their life on the water. You can watch this drama on the webcam #birds
explore.org/livecams/rap...
explore.org/livecams/rap...
Geese eggs are hatching right now on the webcam at explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
April 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Geese eggs are hatching right now on the webcam at explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
Early spring in Minnesota can have days teasing of warmth and sun only to be followed by stretches of cold and gray weather. Wet snow is common but does not last long if it even sticks to the ground. Despite the cold and snow, spring bird activity is happening. #birds
April 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Early spring in Minnesota can have days teasing of warmth and sun only to be followed by stretches of cold and gray weather. Wet snow is common but does not last long if it even sticks to the ground. Despite the cold and snow, spring bird activity is happening. #birds
Migrating through my yard and trying to prey on the abundance of birds at the feeder is a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Easy to overlook, these hawks are the same size as a Blue Jay. #birds
March 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Migrating through my yard and trying to prey on the abundance of birds at the feeder is a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Easy to overlook, these hawks are the same size as a Blue Jay. #birds