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St. Croix Creature Feature: Cedar waxwings named Bird of the Year
Cedar waxwings are a popular sight along the St. Croix in summer, as the beautiful birds flock, perch, and flit across the river.
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Injured eagle rescued from river in July is released back into wild
Bird that got hurt in fight with another eagle was nursed back to full health and released along the lower St. Croix — with more planned this weekend.
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St. Croix Chronicles: Dawn all day long
Wandering through backwaters full of wildlife on a beautiful spring day.
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Swans Chillin’: White on White
Trumpeter swans and other waterfowl hunkered down on the St. Croix River on a cold and windy day.
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Grants available for bird habitat restoration in St. Croix River region
Tropical Wings invites applications for funding to preserve and restore land to support migratory birds.
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Fall migration in full swing: Report from Carpenter Nature Center birding event
Dozens of species of birds are currently making their way down the St. Croix River, and birdwatchers are reporting on the bonanza.
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St. Croix Creature Feature: Pelicans use the river as a north-south highway
Flocks of the huge white birds have been spotted on and above the St. Croix River during both spring and fall migration this year.
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Freedom birds: Bald eagle encounters on the St. Croix
Independence Day brings back memories of the raptors seen often along great American rivers.
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Federal policy change lets companies kill birds — as long as it’s not on purpose
Interior Department’s new interpretation of the law removes penalties for accidental bird deaths.
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Uncommon bird species currently abundant on the St. Croix River
A belated spring migration means interesting species can be seen throughout the watershed.