Oct. 9, 2016 - Golden-crowned Kinglets

From September 16-23, Diana and I made our annual fall trip to the North Shore. Fall bird migration was in full swing and Golden-crowned Kinglets were everywhere. I saw so many of them and was able to get lots of good photos. Here are the best ones.

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Here’s one peeking out from a Cedar tree.

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I really think this is one of the cutest species of bird that we see here in Minnesota

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These birds are really small, only 4 inches long, and they weigh less than ¼ ounce. The tiny beak, perky little eyes, golden stripe on the head, and tan feet just seem to shout “ADORABLE.”

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Golden-crowned Kinglets are year-round residents of the mountainous parts of the United States.

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Others nest in the boreal forests of Canada and winter over most of the United States

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Cute!

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