
Bird and other wildlife sightings during the COVID era
Are critters really more abundant, or are citizens working from home simply seeing more of the birds and mammals that always have lived among us?

Are critters really more abundant, or are citizens working from home simply seeing more of the birds and mammals that always have lived among us?

With coronavirus restrictions dragging on, interest in bird-watching has soared as bored Americans notice a fascinating world just outside their windows.

During this challenging time, find comfort in the great outdoors and enjoy the upcoming peak of the spring migration.

Tackle these duties before the snow melts for better bird nesting success and health this spring.

Have you noticed that the number of birds visiting your yard each winter seems to fluctuate year to year?

Find some open water along the Mississippi River drainage from the Twin Cities on south, and you’ll often see adult bald eagles.

A study by a joint team of conservation biologists described a steady drop of nearly 3 billion North American birds since 1970, primarily as a result of human activities.

Two bird organizations published findings in scientific journal.

There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.
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