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Three Phrases To Live By:
- Optimistic About MN Sports since 1993…usually disappointed
- May the force be with you!
- There’s Enough Joy In Birding To Fill A Lifetime (Neil Hayward)
- Optimistic About MN Sports since 1993…usually disappointed
- May the force be with you!
- There’s Enough Joy In Birding To Fill A Lifetime (Neil Hayward)
#BirdOfTheDay Green Heron finding some fish in the near by pond! #foodfinds #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
January 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
#BirdOfTheDay Green Heron finding some fish in the near by pond! #foodfinds #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
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There are more than 850 incorporated cities in the state of Minnesota, and one man made it his mission to visit every single one of them.
'Every town has a story': Man visits all 850+ cities in Minnesota
There are more than 850 incorporated cities in the state of Minnesota, and one man made it his mission to visit every single one of them.
www.kare11.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:43 AM
There are more than 850 incorporated cities in the state of Minnesota, and one man made it his mission to visit every single one of them.
#BirdOfTheDay Trumpeter Swan starting the take off for it’s southern flight for the winter. #CaughtInMotion #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
January 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
#BirdOfTheDay Trumpeter Swan starting the take off for it’s southern flight for the winter. #CaughtInMotion #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
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The USA men's Olympic roster is here.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The USA men's Olympic roster is here.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
Make sure to get my good side! #BirdOfTheDay Good light on this female Brown-headed Cowbird on a Minnesota summer day! #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
January 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Make sure to get my good side! #BirdOfTheDay Good light on this female Brown-headed Cowbird on a Minnesota summer day! #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
Happy New Year! #Birdoftheday Black and White filter of a Black-capped Chickadee today! #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife
January 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Happy New Year! #Birdoftheday Black and White filter of a Black-capped Chickadee today! #🪶 #birds #nature #wildlife
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New review!
In the Dec. 2025 issue of Birding, Julian Hough reviews "Listers," a documentary on extreme birding that appeared on YouTube in a surprise appearance earlier this year. "Listers" was met with immediate acclaim in the birding community.
Read here: www.aba.org/brothers-and...
In the Dec. 2025 issue of Birding, Julian Hough reviews "Listers," a documentary on extreme birding that appeared on YouTube in a surprise appearance earlier this year. "Listers" was met with immediate acclaim in the birding community.
Read here: www.aba.org/brothers-and...
Brothers and a Big Year - American Birding Association
In the Dec. 2025 issue of Birding, Julian Hough reviews "Listers," a documentary on extreme birding that appeared on YouTube in a surprise appearance earlier this year. Directed by Owen Reiser, "Liste...
www.aba.org
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
New review!
In the Dec. 2025 issue of Birding, Julian Hough reviews "Listers," a documentary on extreme birding that appeared on YouTube in a surprise appearance earlier this year. "Listers" was met with immediate acclaim in the birding community.
Read here: www.aba.org/brothers-and...
In the Dec. 2025 issue of Birding, Julian Hough reviews "Listers," a documentary on extreme birding that appeared on YouTube in a surprise appearance earlier this year. "Listers" was met with immediate acclaim in the birding community.
Read here: www.aba.org/brothers-and...
December 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and Suni Lee taking on new gigs this week 📸🏈
December 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and Suni Lee taking on new gigs this week 📸🏈
Captured swans fighting over space on this Minnesota lake this fall. #🪶#birds #wildlife #nature #photography
December 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Captured swans fighting over space on this Minnesota lake this fall. #🪶#birds #wildlife #nature #photography
Deep in the lush green forest of Oregon, a song sparrow shared its sweet melody with me. #birds #nature #photography #wildlife #🪶
December 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Deep in the lush green forest of Oregon, a song sparrow shared its sweet melody with me. #birds #nature #photography #wildlife #🪶
Dark-eyed Junco from the backyard. They have been enjoying the December snow this month! #birds #naturephotography #NikonD500 #wildlife
December 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Dark-eyed Junco from the backyard. They have been enjoying the December snow this month! #birds #naturephotography #NikonD500 #wildlife
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Close-up of a male Pileated Woodpecker. Males have a red cheek stripe, while females have a black cheek stripe.
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Close-up of a male Pileated Woodpecker. Males have a red cheek stripe, while females have a black cheek stripe.
Early morning winter wonderland with this whitetail buck in the field. #NikonD500 #wildlifephotography #nature
Whitetail Deer
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Minnesota
December 23rd 2025
Whitetail Deer
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Minnesota
December 23rd 2025
December 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Early morning winter wonderland with this whitetail buck in the field. #NikonD500 #wildlifephotography #nature
Whitetail Deer
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Minnesota
December 23rd 2025
Whitetail Deer
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Minnesota
December 23rd 2025
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Enjoying this moment was my 2025 birding highlight!
December 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Enjoying this moment was my 2025 birding highlight!
Christmas week American Tree Sparrow sighting. A joy to spend the time connecting with this beautiful winter bird here in Minnesota. #birds #wildlife #NikonD500 #naturephotography #Sparrow #addBirder
December 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Christmas week American Tree Sparrow sighting. A joy to spend the time connecting with this beautiful winter bird here in Minnesota. #birds #wildlife #NikonD500 #naturephotography #Sparrow #addBirder
Enjoying the winter birding today. Pileated Woodpecker gave me at least 10 minutes to get the right angle! #birds #NikonD500 #naturephotography
December 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Enjoying the winter birding today. Pileated Woodpecker gave me at least 10 minutes to get the right angle! #birds #NikonD500 #naturephotography