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Owls are the main attraction at this time of year in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. The species and quantities vary from year to year, so Sax-Zim is always a destination. However, Black-backed and American Three-toed Woodpecker sightings have increased substantially perhaps as a result of the Brimson Road forest fire and spruce budworm outbreak. Black-billed Magpie can be found as can several species of raptors. Duluth, Two Harbors, and even Grand Marias can provide interesting waterfowl – Harlequin and Long-tailed Duck, and Barrow’s Goldeneye were all present in 2025. And maybe Snowy Owls will return to the airport and ice in the Duluth Harbor. (Base: Duluth.)
Owls are the main attraction at this time of year in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties. The species and quantities vary from year to year, so Sax-Zim is always a destination. However, Black-backed and American Three-toed Woodpecker sightings have increased substantially perhaps as a result of the Brimson Road forest fire and spruce budworm outbreak. Black-billed Magpie can be found as can several species of raptors. Duluth, Two Harbors, and even Grand Marias can provide interesting waterfowl – Harlequin and Long-tailed Duck, and Barrow’s Goldeneye were all present in 2025. And maybe Snowy Owls will return to the airport and ice in the Duluth Harbor. (Base: Duluth.)