An irruption of grosbeaks comes to Duluth, but will they stay?
Mostly absent from the region for decades, one Duluth birding expert suspects they might be making a comeback. 8:00 am, May 15, 2021 ×
A male evening grosbeak recently photographed by Laura Erickson in her yard in Duluth s Lakeside neighborhood. A once-common species nesting in the area, Erickson is asking Northlanders to keep an eye out for nesting evening grosbeaks to see if they might be making a comeback here. (Photo courtesy of Laura Erickson)
Laura Erickson remembers when she first moved to Duluth, exactly 40 years ago, when evening grosbeaks were common visitors to her bird feeders in the Lakeside neighborhood.
Birds by the Billions: A Guide to Springâs Avian Parade
For birders across the United States, itâs a rite of spring: heading out to woodlands and waterways to track down a favorite warbler, vireo, tanager or other bird, many of them migratory.
An Eastern bluebird at the Greenwich Audubon Center in Greenwich, Conn. Eastern bluebirds are found in the East and Midwest; at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin, for instance, sightings of them spike beginning in late April.Credit.Jane Beiles for The New York Times
April 15, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET
We asked five birding enthusiasts to give us a rundown on where to go and what bird species to look for in five regions of the United States. All you need are binoculars and a good field guide.
Get Outdoors: Explore Sax-Zim Bog virtually Feb. 25
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Northern Pines Sled Dog Race: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20, starts and finishes at Northern Pines Golf Course, 69420 Airport Road, Iron River, Wisconsin. Sprint/mid-distance race is a downhill run through the golf course entering the Bayfield County Trail system and the Tri-County Corridor. Spectators can view the race from vantage points on event center grounds and along the trail route. Free family-friendly events in the heated event center. For more info, call 715-372-8558.
Get Outdoors: Superior Hiking Trail novices invited to webinar
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Snowshoe Hike: 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 16, 24th Avenue West Trailhead, Duluth. Explore the beauty of winter on snowshoes. Hikes are 1-2 miles long, including some elevation change. Snowshoes included; trekking poles available if needed. Dress for the weather, including winter boots. Ages 8 and up. Fee: $5. Registration closes Feb. 14. Register at
Get Outdoors: Apostle Islands Kayaking: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 16, via Zoom. Ranger Steve, of the National Park Service, will talk about seeing the islands from the perspective of being on the water. Hosted by Courage Kenny. Free. To register, visit http://bit.ly/3klLIY7.
Get Outdoors: Win prizes at Amnicon Lake s Fisharama
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56th Annual Fisharama: noon-4 p.m. Feb. 6, Amnicon Lake. Cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 awarded for longest fish in three categories; also two raffles with cash prizes. Hosted by Tri Lakes Community Center, 7872 South County Road A, Superior. Contact the center at 715-399-8662 or trilakescc@gmail.com.
Winter Wonderland Equipment Pop-Up: 3-7 p.m. Feb. 9, Enger Park Golf Course, Duluth. Duluth Parks and Recreation will provide snowshoes, sleds, disc golf discs and headlamps for people to check out for free and use on the golf course and disc golf course as part of the city s Cold Front festival. Registration required and opens at 6 p.m. Feb. 1. Registration link will be posted at coldfrontduluth.com/schedule.