With over 150 species of mammals and birds that call Northern Minnesota home, identifying them correctly can be hard to come by. We’ve narrowed down a few resources to help you.
Northern Minnesota, an online resource for nature-related recreational opportunities up north, has complied information on animals, birds, reptiles and fish native to the region. So if your wondering if you saw a boreal chickadee flutter by, you can check links to photos and descriptions and make a firm identification.
The Forest Service has Flickr sets of animals, birds, insects and plants native to the Superior National Forest. Some of the photos provide identification, but not all. The photos are pretty, offering different views of the same subject.
In his book Canoe Country Wildlife: A Field Guide to the North Woods and Boundary Waters, Mark Stenaas engages readers with line drawings and tales of first-hand encounters with creatures native to the area. He provides clues to spotting an animal. Written with a naturalists insight and appealing storytelling, this would be a great source for kids.
No more head scratching; those tracks are wolf.
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