Category Archives: Birds

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Winter Birds

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Lawrence Wade

All photos by Old Naturalist Download the Winter Birds response sheet. Answer the questions using the text below. Click here for the Winter Birds PDF. Not all northern birds migrate south for the winter. A few birds eliminate the dangers … Continue reading →

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The Bass Ponds – A Hidden Gem

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Lawrence Wade

The Bass Ponds are part of the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge. It is an urban wildlife refuge in shadow of the Mall of America, a busy highway and the Minneapolis International Airport. Besides being a refuge for animals, the Bass … Continue reading →

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The Cock of the Rock Adventure El gallito de las rocas aventura

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Lawrence Wade

Mindo Cloud Forest, Ecuador. For two days,  we took early morning hikes with our birding guide, Lucia, who pointed out numerous species of tanagers and other birds. El bosque de nubes de mindo, Ecuador. Por dos dias, me esposa y … Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Spring 2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

Please Note: The Spring bird and frog recordings only works using Safari as your browser. The wonder of Spring is finally upon us. If you can learn a few Spring calls, it makes the experience even more glorious. Below are … Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Sax Zim Bog

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

The Sax Zim Bog is “actually about 300 square miles of not only bog, but aspen uplands, rivers, lakes, meadows, farms and even a couple towns! It is not just a giant bog, but rather a “magic mix” of habitats … Continue reading →

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Changing the World – One birdwatcher at a Time

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Lawrence Wade

Posting and photos by Amy Simso Dean I want to change the world. But how can one introverted, bird nerd from Minnesota inspire world environmentalism? I am no John Muir or Rachel Carson. My answer (or at least I hope … Continue reading →

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Bird woman of the forest

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

  This is the 3rd in the series about millenials who are following their passion for nature and the Earth. Nicole Krauss is a graduate of Wayzata High School in Minnesota. Here is Nicole’s story:   “I am going into … Continue reading →

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Buzzing for Change

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

How a small group of people stood tall for the lowly honey bee. “Birds and nature, in general, provide me with such spiritual joy and a sense of connection that it was only natural to feel the urgency of this … Continue reading →

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Spring Bird Identification Program

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

  pages 68-78 in Peterson First Guide to Birds   Pages 84-92 in Peterson First Guide Birds     Look between pages 100 – 116 in Peterson First Guide to Birds   Look between pages 95-115 in Peterson First Guide … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Bert’s Cabin by Curran Ikhaml

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

  “My family went to Bert Cabin’s at Itasca State Park.  We saw a phoebe nest in the part that holds the cabin together.  One time we saw the phoebe with a moth in its beak for the babies in … Continue reading →

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