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Blufflands Biodiversity
At our meeting on February 18th, Mike Lee, botanical research scientist with the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS), shared information about his research in the driftless area of southeastern MN. Mike was part of a team that collected data on plant and animal distribution in this area starting in the 1990’s. They were also looking for…
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Lots of Lichens
Tanner Barnharst, author of “Minnesota Lichen Guide: Basic Identification for Common Lichens in Minnesota,” presented at our January 21st meeting. It was an engaging talk and included a time for hands-on exploration. See the complete summary in the February newsletter, coming soon.
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Chimney Swift Night Out
A group of 10 birders participated in the annual Chimney Swift Sit, or Swift Night Out, in Cold Spring on August 7th, 2025. We were rewarded with a cooperative group of swifts that utilize the chimney on the Wenner Hardware building as a communal roost. The first bird dropped into the chimney at 8:52 pm…