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The world's largest group of ornithologists announced Nov. 1 that it would begin work renaming 70 to 80 North American bird species named for people — some deemed racist, exclusionary, or implying "ownership of an entire species by one human." The project begins next year. It's a contentious decision anticipated by the top University of Minnesota ornithologist, who is a fellow in the ...

You'll seem them perched on a favorite light pole or tree limb, on the watch for unwary mice and voles.

Both migratory birds and year-round residents hunt for breeding seasons fuel — protein-rich insects.

Warmer winters mean its no longer so unusual to see these orange-chested thrushes.

Banding stations are revealing some of saw-whet owls secrets.

No, they dont kill trees. But we offer some tips to keep them away from your house siding.

We can help migrating birds by offering places to feed and rest in our own backyards.

MINNEAPOLIS -- We like to tidy up and button down before winter. Come fall, we rake our yards of leaves, bag them and haul them away. We yank out all of our annuals and cut perennials down to the ground.

MINNEAPOLIS — We like to tidy up and button down before winter. Come fall, we rake our yards of leaves, bag them and haul them away. We yank out all

Fall garden cleanup can be harmful for birds and pollinators.