You might be surprised by when the bald eagle became our national bird
“For nearly 250 years, we called the bald eagle the national bird when it wasn’t,” said Jack Davis, co-chair of the National ...
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The Outside Story: Northeastern hawks soaring through winter
Driving on Vermont’s interstate highways in winter, I often notice large hawks perched in trees on woodland edges at regular intervals along the road. With the stark landscape providing better ...
How did the loon become Minnesota's state bird?
Lawmakers considered the goldfinch. Kids liked the scarlet tanager best. The whole thing took more than three decades.
The loon’s surprisingly difficult path to becoming Minnesota’s state bird
Spotify Minnesota’s state bird is everywhere: There are loons on license plates and library cards, at lottery counters, and ...
10 Types of Dogwood Trees to Beautify Your Yard Year-Round
As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...
One person injured after after chair lift falls at New Hampshire ski resort
PM on Saturday when first responders were dispatched to reports of a chairlift dislodging, and then falling to the ground ...