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Subject: Explore Minnesota Birding Update - December 2020
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Explore Minnesota Birding Update - December 2020
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Pine grosbeak / Sparky Stensaas
This is your monthly Explore Minnesota Birding Update.
Birding is probably the finest social distancing activity imaginable, and it
is ideal for physical and mental well-being - perfect for times such as
these.
Happy birding!
December Nature Notes
While December marks the end of the southbound migration, it is the
beginning of a special birding season when arctic birds arrive from the
north. Birds to watch for include boreal chickadees, evening grosbeaks, pine
grosbeaks, hoary redpolls, common redpolls, gray jays, red-bellied
woodpeckers, snow buntings, pine siskins, northern shrikes and red-breasted
nuthatches. Many of these have already arrived, and it appears there may be
an irruption of evening grosbeaks and pine siskins this year!
Another much-anticipated event is the arrival of northern owls rarely seen
in the U.S., including snowy, boreal, northern hawk and great gray. In
previous years, these owls have drawn birders from all over the world. The
Sax-Zim Bog
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northeastern Minnesota, an Audubon Important Area, is one of the best sites
to view boreal birds. If you want to experience the Sax-Zim Bog but you're
hesitant to head out on a chilly winter day, try birding vicariously with
Sparky at Virtually Live 12 Sax-Zim Birding
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December also offers us a chance to view vast numbers of North America's
largest waterfowl, the trumpeter swan. Once on the brink of extinction,
trumpeter swans have had a miraculous recovery in Minnesota. Learn more at
Visions of Swans
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abundance in areas where water remains open. One such location is on the
Mississippi River in Monticello where water flows year-round due to a power
plant upriver. Witnessing the sights, sounds and antics of hundreds
(sometimes thousands) of swans is a memorable experience. For directions and
to learn more about these spectacular birds, visit the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce Trumpeter Swans
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program ended this year so fewer swans are expected to overwinter at this
location. Other good trumpeter swan wintering sites can be found along
Minnesota's Otter Tail and Pelican rivers.
This is also a great time of year to view bald eagles, especially at open
water sections on the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. At times,
hundreds of eagles and a variety of other waterfowl can be seen. Some of the
best viewing sites are the city park in Red Wing, Read's Landing south of
Lake City, and areas near Wabasha. Learn more at the DNR's Bald Eagles in
Winter
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species on their Recent Bird Sightings
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Center
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Wabasha where wild bald eagles can usually be spotted through two-story
floor-to-ceiling windows. Due to COVID-19, please call ahead for days and
hours of operation.
Did You Know?
Wondering what you can do to help birds this winter? The DNR offers an
informative guide about which types of feed and feeders are best for
wintering birds in Minnesota at Winter Bird Feeding Tips
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This year marks the 121st Audubon Christmas Bird Count
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EGdimdoDYcQ/s/630660271/br/90786893605-l> (CBC). The CBC is the world's
longest-running wildlife census, both a social and citizen science event.
Bird counts are held from Dec. 14, 2020 through Jan. 5, 2021 at sites
throughout the U.S., Canada and many other countries in the Western
Hemisphere. The information gathered at specific sites over a 24-hour period
is summarized by scientists to gain insight about bird populations and
patterns. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed, and there are dozens of
bird counts in Minnesota looking for participants. Please note that the
COVID-19 pandemic may affect CBC participation. Some events may be cancelled
or you may be assigned to bird an area on your own. Please refer to
Minnesota's CBC map
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Fun and Educational Activities
The Zumbro Valley Audubon Society Monthly Bird Walk
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Saturday, Dec. 5 at Quarry Hill Nature Center
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Rochester. Participants should bring binoculars, dress for the weather and
meet near the Nature Center entrance. Walks usually last about an hour but
participants may stay as long as they like. The walk is free and open to the
public - no registration required. Masks and social distancing are
required.
Anyone hoping to introduce a child to birding will want to share
Ask-A-Scientist: Bird Bonanza!
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Brains On. Adults will enjoy the Brains On video Hope Is the Thing With
Feathers.
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The Three Rivers Park District will host a Morning Bird Walk
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Brooklyn Park on Saturday, Dec. 19. Participants will learn birding tips and
tricks, and hike along the river and other habitats in search of birds.
Binoculars provided. This program is entirely outdoors. Reservations
required at least two days prior to event.
Join the Expert-led Owl Prowl
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International Owl Center
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Houston on Saturday, Dec. 31. Participants will learn how to identify local
owls by size, shape, silhouette and sound. Program participants will drive
their own vehicles behind staff to known owl territories in and around
Houston.
Recent Bird Sightings
Check the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union
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