Owls and Winter Birds at Sax-Zim Bog

The Sax Zim Bog is a 300 square mile area in northern Minnesota with a unique boreal forest ecosystem that hosts an eclectic mix of northern wildlife. Particularly captivating, are the owls of the bog, the Great Gray and Northern Hawk-Owls being most iconic. A total of 237 species of bird has been recorded in this area, even in the coldest winter days there are special birds to be found such as Boreal Chickadees, Black-backed Woodpecker, irruptive finches and Canada Jays

Aldo Leopold Audubon Society welcomes you to join us on our first ever two-night and two-day winter birding field trip to Sax Zim Bog! The field trip will be held Saturday, January 31 through Sunday February 1. Explore the captivating beauty of the bog with us as we search for the hidden wonders that call this place home. We recommend driving up Friday, January 30 as we will have…