Lots of rain
Fall colors seen from He Mni Can/Barn Bluff

Lots of rain

It is has rained most of the past two days. We need the moisture, so we can't complain. More migrating birds have arrived, with Juncos and Kinglets seen recently. A…

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Fall colors peaking soon
Gulls fly at Bay Point Park with He Mni Can/Barn bluff and American Serenade ship in background

Fall colors peaking soon

We saw more eagles on the river as we floated down from Colvill Park. Fall colors are looking good on the bluffs. We encountered a Red-tailed Hawk on the north…

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Migrating warblers and resident Eagle activity
Bald Eagle at Bay Point Park in Red Wing

Migrating warblers and resident Eagle activity

Migrating birds continue to visit Red Wing on their way south. We are seeing warblers and other small birds, along with some raptors, like Sharp-shinned Hawks and Broad-winged Hawks. Resident…

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Migrating warblers and pelicans
Adult Bald Eagle across from Bay Point Park in Red Wing

Migrating warblers and pelicans

Resident Bald Eagles were active the past few days, as we hiked the bluffs and cruised the river. At Florence Beach on Lake Pepin, there were many dozens of American…

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Migrating pelicans and Osprey
American White Pelicans fly past He Mni Can/Barn Bluff

Migrating pelicans and Osprey

From He Mni Can/Barn Bluff we have seen migrating American White Pelicans and an Osprey recently. Vultures, eagles, and crows were active in southerly winds coming up the bluff. Crows…

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Foggy morning
Bald eagle eating large fish across river from Bay Point Park

Foggy morning

It was a foggy morning, with a towboat waiting for the fog to clear at Colvill Park before going under the bridge and around the big turn in the river…

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Empty Nesters at Bay Point Park
Bald Eagle pair across from Bay Point Park

Empty Nesters at Bay Point Park

We saw three Bald Eagle pairs sitting around Bay Point Park. Now that any juvenile eagles they raised have fledged, they are empty nesters again! Also, a family of Great…

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