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Birds in decline: survey shows dwindling populations in MN forests

Feb 03, 2023 09:09AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Canada Jay, St. Louis County, Minn. (joshbern/iNaturalist)

By  - Quetico Superior Wilderness News - February 2, 2023


From tiny insects to global changes, several forces are making life more difficult for some types of birds in northern Minnesota’s forests. The most recent survey of birds across northeastern Minnesota’s National Forests show continued declines for some iconic species.


To read the full story, visit the Quetico Superior Wilderness News site here. 


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