BirdingZen
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It has been snowy and gray
With little color again today.
Winter simplicity is now in play
Except for the blue flash of a Jay.
With little color again today.
Winter simplicity is now in play
Except for the blue flash of a Jay.
January 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
It has been snowy and gray
With little color again today.
Winter simplicity is now in play
Except for the blue flash of a Jay.
With little color again today.
Winter simplicity is now in play
Except for the blue flash of a Jay.
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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A secretive Lincoln’s Sparrow popping up to see who is walking by. Standing plants provide cover as well to protect feeding birds from predators.
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A secretive Lincoln’s Sparrow popping up to see who is walking by. Standing plants provide cover as well to protect feeding birds from predators.
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
And many native seed heads will provide vertical visual interest in the garden during winter. Don't be in a hurry to remove them from your garden. #birds
No Kings…..just Nature 🐸
October 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
No Kings…..just Nature 🐸
One eaglet has hatched and another hatch is in progress at the web cam explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
April 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
One eaglet has hatched and another hatch is in progress at the web cam explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
In a unique situation, goslings have hatched 70 feet high in an eagle’s nest. They will have to jump down within the next 24 hours in order to feed and begin their life on the water. You can watch this drama on the webcam #birds
explore.org/livecams/rap...
explore.org/livecams/rap...
April 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In a unique situation, goslings have hatched 70 feet high in an eagle’s nest. They will have to jump down within the next 24 hours in order to feed and begin their life on the water. You can watch this drama on the webcam #birds
explore.org/livecams/rap...
explore.org/livecams/rap...
Geese eggs are hatching right now on the webcam at explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
April 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Geese eggs are hatching right now on the webcam at explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
Early spring in Minnesota can have days teasing of warmth and sun only to be followed by stretches of cold and gray weather. Wet snow is common but does not last long if it even sticks to the ground. Despite the cold and snow, spring bird activity is happening. #birds
April 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Early spring in Minnesota can have days teasing of warmth and sun only to be followed by stretches of cold and gray weather. Wet snow is common but does not last long if it even sticks to the ground. Despite the cold and snow, spring bird activity is happening. #birds
Migrating through my yard and trying to prey on the abundance of birds at the feeder is a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Easy to overlook, these hawks are the same size as a Blue Jay. #birds
March 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Migrating through my yard and trying to prey on the abundance of birds at the feeder is a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Easy to overlook, these hawks are the same size as a Blue Jay. #birds
The Passenger Pigeon-America’s most abundant bird with 3 to 5 billion-was hunted to extinction in just over three decades in the late 1800’s. This species now lives in our history as a reminder that what was once so plentiful, can quickly be no more. (Photo of the Bell Museum’s diorama) #birds
March 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Passenger Pigeon-America’s most abundant bird with 3 to 5 billion-was hunted to extinction in just over three decades in the late 1800’s. This species now lives in our history as a reminder that what was once so plentiful, can quickly be no more. (Photo of the Bell Museum’s diorama) #birds
Pelicans, swans, cranes and ducks have arrived on the Upper Mississippi River - watch on explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
March 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Pelicans, swans, cranes and ducks have arrived on the Upper Mississippi River - watch on explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
Looks like an eaglet is hatching today on a web cam - check out the action on explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
March 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Looks like an eaglet is hatching today on a web cam - check out the action on explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
This eagle looks miserable but they are designed to withstand this weather and keep the eggs warm. explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
March 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This eagle looks miserable but they are designed to withstand this weather and keep the eggs warm. explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
A second eagle nest cam is also in a wet snow band - here is good close up of the moisture on its feathers. Watch on explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
March 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A second eagle nest cam is also in a wet snow band - here is good close up of the moisture on its feathers. Watch on explore.org/livecams/rap... #birds
Right now a nesting Bald Eagle is enduring a heavy, wet snowstorm while incubating eggs. Watch on explore.org/livecams/rap.... #birds
March 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Right now a nesting Bald Eagle is enduring a heavy, wet snowstorm while incubating eggs. Watch on explore.org/livecams/rap.... #birds
Sandhill Cranes leaving their Platte River roost this morning to go out into the farm fields to feed. Web cam video from explore.org/livecams/bir... #birds #cranes #migration
March 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sandhill Cranes leaving their Platte River roost this morning to go out into the farm fields to feed. Web cam video from explore.org/livecams/bir... #birds #cranes #migration
The Sandhill Cranes of the Central Flyway are on the move. They gather on the Platte River for the month of March before heading further north. The cranes spend the night roosting in the river for protection. You can watch the activity at the Explore.org website explore.org/livecams/nat... #birds
March 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The Sandhill Cranes of the Central Flyway are on the move. They gather on the Platte River for the month of March before heading further north. The cranes spend the night roosting in the river for protection. You can watch the activity at the Explore.org website explore.org/livecams/nat... #birds
If the birds have suddenly disappeared from your feeders, it could be because a Sharp-shinned Hawk is in the vicinity. Songbirds make up about 90% of their diet. #birds
March 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If the birds have suddenly disappeared from your feeders, it could be because a Sharp-shinned Hawk is in the vicinity. Songbirds make up about 90% of their diet. #birds
February 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM