“Birds of Carver County” will present information about bird species that are seen in Carver County. The articles are meant to inspire readers to be aware of their feathered neighbors and perhaps take up the hobby of “birding” to add a focus on nature and the environment to their daily lives.
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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… read more >>
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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. read more >>
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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… read more >>
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Birds of Carver County: White-throated Sparrow
The White-throated Sparrow has a bright appearance and an equally bright song. Both attributes make this a favorite spring and fall visitor to feeders, bushes and grasses nearby. Mixed flocks… read more >>
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Birds of Carver County: Blue-headed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireos sing with clear, musical song notes. They are relatively easy to spot, despite continual movement among the leaves of spring and autumn. Its appearance has been described as… read more >>
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Birds of Carver County: Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Male Ruby-crowned Kinglets and their female cohorts are enjoyable signs that migration is happening, and that Carver County is lucky to be within its path. Think of the kinglet’s flash… read more >>
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Birds of Carver County: Bay-breasted Warbler
The male Bay-breasted Warbler in spring will stand out from every other bird in the area. A second look may reward you with a lasting image that could take months… read more >>
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Birds of Carver County: Chipping Sparrow
With its rusty cap making it a sparrow that is fairly easy to identify; a common visitor to our feeders, fields and parks; the Chipping Sparrow is a living signature… read more >>
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Birds of Carver County: Northern House Wren
The Northern House Wren has adapted its housing preferences towards human locations and especially the little houses that we put up around our homes. Cornell’s Ornithology Lab describes the species… read more >>
