After solar eclipse, more birds migrating north
Total solar eclipse seen in northern Arkansas

After solar eclipse, more birds migrating north

We visited northern Arkansas to see the total solar eclipse and we took a few (thousand) pictures. Back home, we are seeing migrants arriving, including Northern Flickers, Swallows, Bluebirds, and…

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Waterfowl abundant, high winds, vultures return
Many waterfowl at Mud Lake across from downtown Red Wing

Waterfowl abundant, high winds, vultures return

Strong gusty winds hit Red Wing for a couple days. Hundreds of waterfowl arrived at Mud Lake, across the river channel from downtown Red Wing. Many Mallards, Pintails, Wigeons, and…

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Raptors migrating, pelicans flying through
Sandhill Cranes near Red Wing

Raptors migrating, pelicans flying through

A few raptors have been migrating through, including a "Gray Ghost" (Northern Harrier) and multiple Rough-legged Hawks (both light-morph and dark-morph). A large number of American White Pelicans flew over…

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At least 20 eagles at Colvill Park
Eagles fighting at Colvill Park in Red Wing

At least 20 eagles at Colvill Park

Eagles were busy at Colvill Park and past two days, and we counted at least twenty. Many of them were immature eagles of various ages. When one caught a fish,…

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