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Birds of Carver County Red-eyed Vireo
The red-eyed vireo’s Latin name, Vireo olivaceus, reflects is primary color, but we might be inclined to call it Vireo repetitious for its manner of singing through its summer with us. If you like to hear bird songs that are short “phrases”, repetitive and go on for hours, then the Red-eyed Vireo must be your favorite.
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Birds of Carver County: Baltimore Oriole
In the first week of May, it’s time for bright orange nectar feeders, jars of grape jelly and maybe a few oranges cut up and poked onto spikes. Folks doing all this preparation might be lucky and get to see the stunning Baltimore oriole.
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Birds of Carver County: American White Pelican
American White Pelicans, like the other large birds in Minnesota’s skies, draw and hold our attention. Their flocks can be a half-dozen moving steadily between our ponds and lakes, or they may form very large groups higher up. We are fortunate the White Pelicans bring their majestic flight to our clear summer skies and their brilliant contrast to our sparkling blue lakes.
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Birds of Carver County: Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vultures don’t capture our attention by singing pleasant songs. Their beauty is not notable in its aesthetic to be placed on calendar pages or greeting cards. There are no examples on social media of nestling vultures playing with our pet cats and dogs. But if they weren’t cleansing our roadsides or picking up dead fish during our spring thaws, we would be hoping that nature would figure out a way to make our life more pleasant.
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Birds of Carver County: Tundra Swan
In the late months of winter, the sight of these large white birds, seemingly an arm’s length away, can be breathtaking. If it isn’t calling, don’t worry about its identity – the best you can do is note ”What a beautiful swan!”
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Birds of Carver County: Bald Eagle
In the Mdewakanton Sioux culture, eagles represent strength, wisdom and connection to a spiritual realm. “Flying like an eagle” permeates our music and our dreams. Seeing a Bald Eagle in the skies of Carver County makes that day special. Let’s hope that all of us can have many of these special days.
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Birds of Carver County: American Robin
In many parts of the county, the Robin is seen as the sign that spring has or will soon arrive. We like the Robin, and it appears to like us. It is a relationship that has withstood the test of time.
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Birds of Carver County: Mallard
The Mallard is one of the most common and abundant waterfowl in the northern hemisphere and is found throughout Minnesota and Carver County in all our seasons where there is open water.
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Birds of Carver County: American Goldfinch
Bright yellow singing goldfinches are attracting mates, advertising their territory and warning against predators. But to our ears, they are providing the music of Summer to those of us living in Carver County. In winter, they keep us company and remind us to be patient until the next season cycles us towards spring.
