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BIRDS

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Business
Avian influenza could rise again as migratory season approaches
The number of birds infected with HPAI could spike due to the upcoming migratory season
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Minnesota
Winter Play: We tried Minnesota birrrd-watching
As winter cold bites deep, MPR News is celebrating the best of the season through a new series called Winter Play.
February 07, 2023 10:54 AM
Two white trumpeter swans soar through a bright blue sky over Douglas County during the annual Christmas Bird Count. More trumpeters are being spotted in Douglas County, and in more locations. (Contributed / Tom Ries)
Local
Trumpeter swans spotted for the first time during Kensington Christmas bird count
Migration is the most dangerous thing a bird does, and if they can find open water and food in Minnesota, they'll stay.
January 27, 2023 08:08 AM
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Northland Outdoors
Duluth’s Laura Erickson offers advice for new birders
How do you go from noticing some little bird in your yard to becoming a true birder?
December 17, 2022 07:00 AM

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News
Christmas Bird Count seeks volunteers in Kensington and Carlos
Counting birds enables locals to get involved in citizen science, meet people and see birds. All skill levels are welcome as experienced birds can be paired with novices.
December 13, 2022 03:19 PM
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By  Karen Tolkkinen
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Northland Outdoors
Hunters given reprieve on bringing birds home from Canada
The USDA will allow fully cleaned birds, with one wing attached, to be imported.
September 12, 2022 05:15 PM
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By  John Myers
Ducks
Northland Outdoors
U.S. government reverses course, won’t let Canadian game birds into U.S.
Previous policy limited only birds from avian influenza hotspots.
September 05, 2022 05:05 PM
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By  John Myers
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Northland Outdoors
1,000 miles from home, acorn woodpecker makes rare appearance in Northland
The bird was spotted in Carlton County, more than 1,000 miles out of range.
July 06, 2022 07:46 AM
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By  John Myers
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Lifestyle
Local Audubon chapter to learn about bird migration
All are welcome to attend. The Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is the local chapter of National Audubon Society and is for anyone interested in birds and nature.
April 29, 2022 02:45 PM
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Northland Outdoors
Season of 'spits and spurts' is challenge for migrating birds
Our late spring is a challenge for migrating birds and frustrating for us, but it's not without its drama.
April 22, 2022 05:38 PM
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By  Tom Cherveny

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Northland Outdoors
New app can identify 458 bird species by their songs
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers the Merlin Bird ID app for free.
April 13, 2022 08:18 AM
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By  John Myers
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Northland Outdoors
Duluth's Hawk Ridge eyes improvements at hilltop birding site
Project would add amphitheater, seating, picnic shelter and toilets to the birdwatching hotspot.
March 12, 2022 06:30 AM
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By  John Myers
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Trott column: Winter berries brighten landscape, sustain birds
Wildlife feasts on berries after icy temperatures reduce their bitterness.
January 12, 2022 12:14 PM
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