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The 2025 ‘bird of the year’ has deep roots in Minnesota
Minnesota has more loons — about 12,000 — than any other state except Alaska, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Each bird of the year is depicted by an artist.
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Revealed: Here is the 2025 American Birding Association Bird of the Year
says in its announcement that the Common Loon is their 2025 Bird of the Yea r. Here in Minnesota, the Loon is a ...
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American Birding Association names Minnesota's loon bird of the year
The national honor bestowed upon the official state bird of Minnesota earlier this month confirms what Minnesotans already know well — just how special the loon is. The common loon is known for ...
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As avian flu hits Minnesota's wild birds, here's what to watch for and how to help
The virus is now also sickening wild birds. As a result, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is sounding the alarm. The center said on social media that it’s admitting multiple wild ...
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Lawmakers receive update on bird flu’s impact in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday updated lawmakers on how bird flu is affecting the state. Last spring, more ...
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Bird flu cases surging in southern Minnesota, DNR says
OWATONNA, Minn. — Southern Minnesota has been hit especially hard by bird flu this season. Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead in the southeastern cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea ...
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Bird flu considered widespread in Minnesota, but peak likely passed
WASECA — Samples taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed avian influenza in birds in southern Minnesota, although the peak infection period seems to have passed as ...