Going through some winter bird photos and realized I captured my first banded bird. #birds

Female common mergansers checking out the icy river shoreline. #birds

One of our overwintering American Robins enjoying its perch on the Mississippi River.

A crowded landing zone for these overwintering trumpeter swans. #birds

I have observed this behavior in chickadees for a while, but recently learned they are feeding on moth larvae. #addBirder

Last winter, my office in a Minneapolis suburb was delighted when a great horned owl decided to nest in a nearby tree. The development of the owlets was closely watched by our natural resources team. #birds