Laura Erickson's For the Birds

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Piping Plovers nesting at Wisconsin Point! Sep 09, 2026

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This summer, for the first time in almost half a century, a pair of Piping Plovers nested along Wisconsin Point in Superior. This was both parents' first nesting attempt and the nest failed, but this proves the value of recent habitat improvement at the Wisconsin Point Bird Sanctuary. The photo is of these nesting birds, taken by Mikayla Erickson of the St. Louis River Alliance.

Botflies Sep 04, 2026

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True botflies don't bother birds in Canada or the northern states, but that doesn't mean Laura hasn't been thinking about them lately.

Blowflies and other external parasites Sep 03, 2026

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Why should you clean out your bird house after the baby birds leave?

Savoring and Wondering Aug 31, 2026

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Taking time to savor a wild creature can be very rewarding.

Neighborly Exchanges Aug 27, 2026

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My daughter lives next door to one of my good birding friends, so we let each other know about good birds.

Feeding peanuts and corn safely. Aug 26, 2026

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A great many birds love peanuts and corn, but there are several very important caveats about offering it to them.

When does autumn begin? Aug 21, 2026

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There are many different ways to pinpoint the end of summer and the start of autumn.

Forget Forgetfulness, Part 2: Blue Jays Just Wanna Have Fun Aug 19, 2026

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Squirrels hoard food supplies. Blue Jays hoard food AND toys.

Forget Forgetfulness, Part 1--Symbiosis between Blue Jays and oaks. Aug 18, 2026

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Laura talks about the relationship between Blue Jays and oaks

Peabody Street Happenings Aug 10, 2026

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Lots of comings and goings on Peabody Street.

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