Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Today we visited the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge near Tamarac, Minnesota. It was a gorgeous day and thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Bald Eagle

Visitor Center

Canadian Goose

Downey Woodpecker

Thirteen Striped Ground Squirrel

Tamarac Lake

This refuge is home to a large population of nesting trumpeter swans. Habitat conservation efforts address species such as the nearly threatened golden-winged warbler, woodcock, and ring-necked ducks. 

We found the Trumperter Swans!

A pelican sitting on the Birding Trail sign.

Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow

Trumpeter Swan

                             Lesser Scaup

We ran into lots of Trumpeter Swans!

Bever Dam

Broad Winged Hawk

The white spot is just the sun light peeking through the trees

White Breasted Nuthatch

Brown-headed Cowbird

Female Brown-headed Cowbird