Birding Minnesota; Sax-Zim Bog
Minnesota’s Winter Birding and the Sax-Zim Bog
Northern Minnesota might not be high on your list for typical winter getaways. In fact, it’s one of the coldest places you can put yourself in the lower 48. The landscape is covered in a lovely blanket of wind driven snow. Despite, and oftentimes due to this, hundreds to thousands of birders flock to the “Arrowhead” region of Lake Superior every year to take part and marvel in the frosty winter wonderland, along with the creatures within. A change in perspective makes a trip like this uniquely special.
Join tour leader Brandon Lentz on a journey through the arctic northland as we search the world-famous Sax-Zim Bog for boreal forest specialties (Owls!), enjoy the incredible vistas and hardy wildlife of a harshly beautiful Lake Superior, hunt for elusive, rarely seen birds like Spruce & Ruffed Grouse, and much, much more.
Highlight and Target Birds
- Great Gray Owl
- Northern Hawk Owl
- Long-eared Owl
- Saw-whet Owl
- Snowy Owl
- Boreal Chickadee
- Pine Grosbeak
- Spruce Grouse
- Bohemian Waxwings
- Black-backed Woodpecker
- American Three-toed Woodpecker
- And many more..
KEY LOCATIONS
Duluth, Sax-Zim Bog, Superior WI, Minnesota’s North Shore from Two Harbors to Grand Marais
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Birding the world-renowned Sax-Zim Bog, boreal forests and the windswept shores of Lake Superior
More Details
Accommodations
Days Inn, Duluth
Weather and climate
Winter weather in northern Minnesota is cold and snowy, featuring sub-zero temperatures, and often deep snowpack. Average January highs may reach 20°F (lows near 4°F), while extreme cold weather events can bring negative double-digit lows that can dip to -30°F or lower
Tour Details
Price: From $1,531.00 per-person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $300.00
Included: 5 nights Lodging in double or single occupancy, private guide services from day 1 through day 6, all ground transportation throughout, entrance fees.
Not Included:Airfare, meals, tips, items of personal use, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, laundry, souvenirs, any other expense or extra tours not listed.
From: Duluth, Minnesota (DLH)
Minimum Participants: 6
Participant Limit: 8
Activity Level: Easy
Deposit: 30% per-person deposit is required to hold your spot on this tour (with your registration form).
Tour Leader/Guide: Brandon Lentz
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