I visited Sax-Zim Bog last Wednesday, and while it was not as “birdy” as the migration in progress along Lake Superior near Duluth, I had fun hiking along McDavitt Road. This Rose-Breasted Grosbeak was proclaiming its territory just north of the “Miracle Mile”. Make certain you watch (and listen) to the video. I love old Red’s singing, and to me his song sounds a bit like American Robin but where the songster didn’t quite pull off the imitation exactly. You decide! (video and singing link for email subscribers)

And more from my McDavitt Meanderings …

Brown Thrasher

Black-Billed Magpie

This Killdeer couple were actually hanging out on Hwy 229. There are quite a few hay bales that never were put up last fall, and I assume they are now bug magnets.