Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota is a fascinating birding spot that is great for winter exploration.  But be aware, it is COLD and takes a bit of effort to find those birds.  Sparky, executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, joined us to discuss the bog and how to bird there.

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Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
San Diego Bird Festival
Kollath and Stensass Publishing
Sax-Zim and Birding/bird photographer videos
The Photo Naturalist
Sparky’s photo galleries
Friends of Sax-Zim Bog
Birding Minnesota: Sax-Zim Bog

Birds/Animals mentioned
Araripe Manakin
Great Gray Owl
Northern Hawk-Owl
Ermine (Short-tailed Weasel)

Intro Bird Call:  Black-capped Chickadee (Recorded: British Columbia March 2019) 

Outro Bird Call: Red Crossbill (Recorded: Oregon August 2023) 

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