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Great Lakes Waterfowl |
The upper Great Lakes states serve as a major habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl. This video shows the common (and some less known) ducks, egrets, herons and other various water-oriented species of the Great Lakes.
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Beautiful Birds of Prey |
Owls, eagles, and hawks are the focus of this video. Many fascinating features of these predators are shown including their sharp talons, powerful bills, and extra eyelids for protection in high-speed attacks on prey. Habitats and migration patterns are noted.
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Loons of the Lakes |
With the expertise of Loon Watch director Terry Dalton, all aspects of this North Country symbol are covered. Migration, mating behavior, nest building, care of the young, food sources, preening, and danger from predators are among the topics explained.
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Great Lakes Canadian Geese |
The intriguing life processes of the great Canadian Goose from newly hatched goslings to maturity are shown. Mate selection, family bonding, choices of nest sites, incubation, hazards from predators, molting, migration, flying speeds, and food sources are among the subjects covered.
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Minnesota's Summer Birds |
The major classes of summer birds are discussed. Fascinating close ups of hummingbirds, orioles, cranes, ducks, woodpeckers and many other birds make this an interesting wildlife presentation for the classroom.
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Minnesota's Winter Birds |
From the northern Canada jay, to the cardinal of southern Minnesota, the varieties of birds that brave the winter cold are discussed. Interesting facts about each species are revealed. A wild bird specialist discusses the best types of feed for winter birds.
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Minnesota's Loons |
The chairman of the Loon Watch program for Minnesota and Wisconsin helps tell the story of this beautiful bird. Food sources, nest building, rearing of chicks, danger from pollution, human impacts, and the danger of predators are all illustrated.
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Hawk Ridge Minnesota |
Spectacular scenes of large numbers of hawks who migrate to Minnesota from the arctic and Canada are shown as they gather above the ridge in what are called "kettles." Experts on hawks describe the various species seen here. Eagles and owls are also shown.
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Minnesota's Bald Eagles |
Minnesota's role in revitalizing this endangered bird is explained. Dramatic scenes of eagles in their natural habitat as they incubate their young are shown. A biologist explains the eagle's unique feature and tells of how environmental toxins are affecting this valuable bird.
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Trumpeter Swan Returns to MN |
Extinct in Minnesota for more than a century, the rare and beautiful trumpeter swans are on a steady course of recovery. This video tells the story of their disappearance and shows the research project that is helping to reestablish the species.
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Bluebirds of North America |
This member of the robin family once nearly extinct, is shown in nesting boxes built by volunteer preservationists. The interesting contents of 16 nests with eggs and newly hatched babies are shown. Also discussed are the on-going threats to the safety of this revitalized species.
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