Tiny and fierce, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird—Minnesota’s only hummingbird species—is truly remarkable. Here are some facts about this incredible bird. Learn how to attract these and other birds at

By Bloomington Administrative Assistant GAIL CONLEY

Every birder knows the thrill—that first flash of orange high in the canopy, followed by a rich, whistled song that seems to declare the season officially underway. The Baltimore Oriole isn’t just another spring migrant; for many of us, its arrival feels like a true seasonal milestone.

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Local Minnesota Birding Events May 2, 2026

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Spring Birding Walk – Carpenter Nature Center (MN Ca...

By Guest Contributor: KATRINA HASE

Each spring, the sounds change almost overnight. The quiet of winter gives way to a chorus of calls, whistles, and chatter as returning migrants reclaim their territories. Among the most noticeable arrivals are the blackbirds—bold, social, and impossible to ignore.<...