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Featured Photographs

Many of the photographs on the Audubon Minnesota web site and in our print publications were generously provided by Rebecca Field, Mike Lentz, Nathan Lovas, Rick Pertile, and Jim Williams. Visit their web sites and blogs for more bird and wildlife images.
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Minnesota Bird-related Organizations

Red-Headed Woodpecker Recovery

“The goal of Red-Headed Woodpecker Recovery is to reverse the decline and encourage the recovery of Red-headed Woodpecker populations through the creation, preservation, and restoration of habitat, research, and public education.”

The group was formed in Minnesota in 2006 to serve as a focal point for red-headed woodpecker recovery. Red-headed woodpeckers are key to maintaining diversity. They make numerous holes in dead trees, or dead limbs of live trees, for nesting, roosting and caching food. These holes are used later by many other species of birds and wildlife. Numbers have declined 90% in the last 40 years. This decline can be reversed by changing how we manage our landscapes.

Minnesota Purple Martin Conservation Project

The Minnesota Purple Martin Conservation Project was started in 2006 and is dedicated to the preservation of the purple martin, more specifically the martins located in Minnesota. The goal of this site is to provide information that is specific to attracting and keeping these birds at colonies in Minnesota and its’ surrounding states. Here you will find information from both successful landlords and people who have worked with successful landlords.

Bluebird Recovery Program

“To encourage, inspire, educate and assist individuals and organizations to become actively involved in the restoration and preservation efforts to sustain a healthy and expanding population of bluebirds and other native cavity nesters.”

The volunteer BBRP Committee guides the policies and decisions and organizes the Annual Conference of Bluebirders. Consultation and advice is available by telephone, e-mail, and mail correspondence. BBRP is an affiliate of the North American Bluebird Society (NABS) and cooperates with the Non-game Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, MOU

The Minnesota Ornithologists' Union is an organization of both professionals and amateurs interested in birds. MOU fosters the study of birds and aims to create and increase public interest in birds. Moreover, MOU promotes the preservation of bird life and its natural habitat. To carry out these aims, MOU publishes a journal, The Loon, and a magazine, Minnesota Birding. MOU is supported by dues from members and affiliated clubs, and by special gifts.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) in Roseville, Minnesota is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization. The WRC was established in response to the increased need for medical care of injured, ill and orphaned wildlife. The center has a staff of 14 and over 400 volunteers that care for, rehabilitate and release wildlife. The WRC treats over 8,000 injured and orphaned wildlife each year.

University of Minnesota Raptor Center

Established in 1974, the Raptor Center specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. In addition to treating approximately 800 birds a year, the internationally known program reaches more than 150,000 people annually through public education programs, provides training in raptor medicine and surgery for veterinarians, and identifies emerging issues related to raptor health and populations.