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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.
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Birds of Carver County: House Finch
House Finches in Carver County are familiar to most of us with bird feeders. They might not have been seen by our grandparents, but with our help at preventing illness, they could be providing their songs here for many more generations.
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Birds of Carver County: White-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatches have become accustomed to our suburbs and feeders. Their “nasal” single-note songs and contact calls are distinctive. These characteristics and their cleanly defined coloration make them a common neighbor that many of us can enjoy every day.
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Higherplace Ribbon Cutting
The Higherplace Cannabis Company opened its door on Monday, Dec. 8 and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 9.
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Birds of Carver County: American Crow
The American Crow is probably one of the most-recognizable birds in Carver County, if not in Minnesota and most of the United States. All shiny black and large – 18 inches long and a wingspan of over three feet – the Crow survives in all our seasons. Hopping and walking around our yards while we watch behind windows, we can enjoy these large but wary birds that have established themselves in our folklore and communities.
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Stapleton Honored By Chaska Rotary Club
On November 20, the Chaska Rotary Club presented its 2024 George C. Klein Memorial Award to Mary Stapleton. Speakers at the event highlighted her decades of community involvement, volunteerism and fulfilling positions that benefitted the people of Chaska.
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Birds of Carver County: Hairy Woodpecker
Hairy woodpeckers are part of the four-season entourage that continues to live alongside us, no matter what the weather or temperature.
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Birds of Carver County: Mourning Dove
Mourning Doves favor open country, farmsteads, edges of crop fields and suburbs. Their population in Minnesota appears to be declining, but the abundance of communication wiring and tree perches continually provide us with viewing opportunities. Their musical soft calls in the spring let us know this species has continued to adapt to our presence and has survived to serenade our neighborhoods for another year.
