Birds

A sampling of shots of our feathered friends.

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Spring Arrivals<br />
Flock of ring-necked ducks at Rice Lake, Morrison County, near Little Falls, Mn

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Spring Arrivals
Flock of ring-necked ducks at Rice Lake, Morrison County, near Little Falls, Mn

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$Swan Brawl<br /> Trumpeter swans concentrate during winter in one of several locations in Minnesota, including this site in Monticello, arguably the most popular place to watch trumpeter swans in the state. These birds are very protective of their mates and young and can be frequently seen engaging in pair bonding and territorial displays which often culminate in short 'brawls' that last for only a fraction of a second before the subordinate family, pair or individual backs down. Unfortunately, artificial feeding is a problem at this site and causes the large concentrations, and does pose a risk to the health of this population if a disease outbreak were ever to occur$