Migrating birds coming through Red Wing
Immature Bald Eagle flying over Red Wing

Migrating birds coming through Red Wing

Many types of birds are migrating through Red Wing now. Hundreds of American White Pelicans were feeding in Mud Lake, across the river from Red Wing, then took flight in…

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Incredible Aurora!
Beautiful purple aurora over Red WIng

Incredible Aurora!

Friday, May 10 from the early evening into the next day, Red Wing experienced an amazing light show in the form of northern lights. The intense solar storm lit up…

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More migrating birds arrive
Black-and-white Warbler at Frontenac State Park

More migrating birds arrive

We were visited by newly arrived birds, including Grosbeaks, Catbirds, Orioles, and Warblers. Some come to feeders and others are only found in the woods and water's edge. I visited…

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Red-winged Blackbird defends territory
Eagle perched in Red-winged Blackbird territory

Red-winged Blackbird defends territory

Red-winged Blackbirds are nesting in the marsh across the river from downtown Red Wing. Yesterday, an eagle was gathering sticks for his nest there and was confronted by a brave…

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First eaglets seen and more expected
Wet eagle with large fish near Colvill Park in Red Wing

First eaglets seen and more expected

From the river, we saw an eagle pair with their new eaglets, covered in gray feathers. More eagles are on their nests in the area, so we expect to see…

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