Animals

Summer Sightings

Hot days, bright sun, warm breezes, birds on the wing, blooming flowers… these are the days that many of us live for. It’s summer in Minnesota and we are gleeful about getting outside!

Categories: Animals, Bison, Land Management, Notes from the Land, Partnerships, Seasonal

Translating the Land: David Sprecher’s “Roaming Stone”

“Roaming Stone” marks Belwin’s first long-term art installation, commissioned as part of 4Ground: Midwest Land Art Biennial.

Categories: Animals, Bison, Land Management, Notes from the Land, Partnerships, Seasonal

Bison or Buffalo?

Whatever you call them, this charismatic and iconic animal is certainly something that demands your attention. Learn about the herd at Belwin Bison.

Categories: Animals, Bison, Land Management, Notes from the Land, Partnerships, Seasonal

Caruncle, Wattle, Snood and Beard

Caruncle, wattle, snood and beard, tom, hen, gobble and strut… A new language? Some new rap lyrics? Nope! They all refer to the wild turkey.

Categories: Animals, Birds, Education, Seasonal

“Hope is the thing with feathers”

“‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all – ”— “Hope is the thing with feathers” by Emily Dickinson I have not suffered like many during this last pandemic year.  Even so, it’s been a challenge. I’ve been caring… Continue Reading “Hope is the thing with feathers”

Categories: Animals, Birds, Poetry

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