Wolf Center welcomes pups
ELY—The International Wolf Center in Ely has two new arctic wolf pups that arrived from Canada early June. After customs inspections, check-ups and U.S. Fish...
Animals
Who Rescued Who? A Tribute to the Northland’s Dog Matchmakers
Follow those paw prints in the snow and you may just find yourself at the door of one of the many shelters and dog...
The Dogs of Northern Wilds
Me and the Boys By Shawn Perich Last winter, Tanner, the old yellow lab, and I were pretty glum. The previous summer we’d lost Abby,...
Wintering Birds
Story by David Dudley Photos by Earl Orf When most people think about viewing birds, usually the middle of winter doesn’t come to mind. But winter...
Where to See the Birds: Fall Migration
by Erin Altemus
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory On a September day, a sharp-shinned hawk will begin its migration south from its summer home in Canada. As the hawk...
A Visit with Margaret’s Furry Family
Margaret Carlson, age 81, lives in a quaint little house, tucked away next to a hillside on Croftville road, and she takes care of very...
Through My Lens: The American Woodcock, A Shorebird Lost in the Woods
Cresting a rise on the way back to my truck, I watched my black Lab Bella course through the woods. Her tail began to spin...
The Nest Quest
by northwilds
By Kate Watson Northern Wilds Media, Inc Along Highway 61 it’s not unusual to see bald eagles, but it never fails: Someone exclaims “Eagle!” and...