Smartphone birding apps that every birdwatcher should own
Next-generation software for your digital devices makes bird-watching more efficient and satisfying than ever.
Birdchick Outdoor Notes by Sharon Stiteler
New York City’s Mandarin duck versus the sound and fury of birder drama
Though the Central Park waterfowl story felt overblown at first to seasoned birdwatchers, its ability to inspire novices reminds the author of calmer, simpler times in the birdwatching world.
Amid a rough news cycle, the internationally famous drunk migrating waxwings of Minnesota
Though the author has never convinced a bird to admit it has an alcohol problem, she has indeed helped intoxicated birds “sleep it off.”
Top locations for birding during the autumn migration
The fall season has reached a fever pitch for bird-watchers, and even a little time afield via these simple, accessible spots can produce action for your life list.
Amazing birdwatching find: Minnesota’s first roseate spoonbill
A large, pink wading bird, the roseate spoonbill normally is found in the coastal regions of the Caribbean, Mexico, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and central Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
Endangered whooping cranes expanding their range out of Wisconsin
Two captive-reared young males draw birdwatchers to the Minnesota River bottoms in the metro area.
Summer birding diversion: gardening and fried green tomatoes
Though popular in the southern and central United States, fried green tomatoes deserve more respect in North County, the author says, and she has a recipe to convince you.
Hearing unusual wetlands sounds? Maybe it's a hidden bittern [video]
These common though elusive wading birds intrigue birders and lakeshore owners around the country during the heart of summer.
The Minnesota raccoon watched ’round the world [videos]
Thanks to social media, #MPRraccoon captivated the planet for one night, before eventually retiring to the Minnesota River bottoms countryside.
Birding world a-Twitter over a grand convergence at Tadoussac, Quebec [video]
Morning flight phenomenon during migration results in hundreds of thousands of warblers and other species for a bird-watching shangri-la.
No grousing about birds this spring
Consider monitoring prairie grouse from a public viewing blind in Minnesota or the Dakotas.
Bird survival tactics for spring blizzards
Birdwatchers across the northern United States have watched with concern, and awe, as wildlife cope with last weekend’s record-breaking snowstorm.
Birder’s perspective: Why did the bald eagle land on the Seattle Mariners pitcher? [videos]
A seasoned birdwatcher and bird-of-prey professional offers her perspective at the bizarre scene from the Minnesota Twins 2018 home opener.
Migration madness signals the heart of the birdwatching season
And thanks to technology, we now have access to more bird movement information than ever.
As peak spring migration looms, 'Seek' new nature game apps and tools
Clever new apps pique interest in the out-of-doors via smartphones for kids and adults alike.
Help bluebirds and other native birds via the Sparrow Swap
Research program uses volunteer citizen scientists to monitor status of invasive house sparrows in North America.
Contemplating the cost of migration as first signs of nesting season appear
Heading to warmer climes creates massive risks and large rewards for birds of all shapes and sizes, but living in north country year-round is no picnic either.
A great new year for birdwatchers chasing northern owls
Birders clearly are witnessing an irruption of great gray and boreal owls in places like Minnesota's Sax Zim Bog this winter.
Unique bird behavior from winter visitors: redpoll holes
Bird-watchers might see migrants tunneling into local snowbanks to avoid the season’s wind and cold.
Massive Great Lakes birding irruptions of the redpoll kind
Keep your feeder full, and pick up one or two of these charismatic, hungry species for your birder life-list during the coldest days of winter.
Watch now for the Townsend’s solitaire in western Great Lakes region
Irrupting owls attract the cameras and headlines, but this Western species has been appearing more frequently during Christmas bird counts in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
An irruption brewing this winter for snowy owls?
Reports of the birds, and some conflicts between landowners and birdwatchers and photographers, already popping up this early winter.
Another reason to keep cats indoors: hungry eagles
As bald eagles and other raptors recolonize America’s urban areas, will free-ranging chickens and feral cats more frequently appear on their menu?
Bird singing not just for spring breeding season anymore
Savvy birdwatchers know that many avian species, from chickadees to robins, will kick in the tunes during the shorter days of fall.
The great 2017 Winter Finch Forecast
Bird feeding tips and species expectations for the upcoming migration and looming winter of 2017-18.
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