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Birding & Wildlife Viewing

A moose in the woods near Grand Marais
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A moose in the mist near Grand Marais / Travis Novitsky

Where to Spot Minnesota Wildlife

From wildlife centers to the great outdoors, native species are virtually everywhere in Minnesota. That includes bald eagles, loons, moose, bears, the largest timber wolf population outside of Alaska, and nearly 250 species of spectacular birds. 

Wolf pack at the International Wolf Center in Ely

Three wolves poised on a snow mound at the International Wolf Center in Ely / Eve Schrank

Watch Bears and Wolves in Ely

The home of two well-known wildlife centers 

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Family viewing bison herd at Blue Mounds State Park

Observe roaming bison herds at Minneopa and Blue Mounds State Parks / Roy Son

Experience a Bison Encounter

Including one of the world's rarest herds 

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A Myrtle Warbler in the sun

A Myrtle Warbler in the sun / Chris Hurst

A Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

What to pack, where to go and what to look out for

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