Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota is a fascinating birding spot that is great for winter exploration.  But be aware, it is COLD and takes a bit of effort to find those birds.  Sparky, executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, joined us to discuss the bog and how to bird there.*Bird Nerd Giveaway details: Like the Hannah and Erik Go Birding Instagram pageLike the Birding is the World Brazil Instagram page and sign up for their newsletter Answer the question on our Facebook between January 12 - 23, 2024 to qualifyOne randomly-selected, lucky winner will win a $200 gift certificate towards any Birding is the World Brazil tour (expires January 10, 2025).  Main Story Begins at: 14:00Show notesBuy me a Coffee Spring Chirp San Diego Bird FestivalKollath and Stensass Publishing Sax-Zim and Birding/bird photographer videosThe Photo Naturalist Sparky’s photo galleriesFriends of Sax-Zim BogBirding Minnesota: Sax-Zim BogBirds/Animals mentionedAraripe ManakinGreat Gray OwlNorthern Hawk-OwlErmine (Short-tailed Weasel)Intro Bird Call:  Black-capped Chickadee (Recorded: British Columbia March 2019) Outro Bird Call: Red Crossbill (Recorded: Oregon August 2023) Connect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com