2.23.26 Sax-Zim Bog, MN II

From 2.21.26-2.24.26 my father, brother and I drove from Chicago, IL to Sax-Zim Bog and back. This is part of Day 3.

See all of the Sax-Zim Bog trip posts at the Sax-Zim Bog February 2026 page.

More posts from this trip coming soon.

Canada Jays. Canada Jay's official common name was Gray Jay from 1957 to 2018, and was changed back to Canada in 2018.
See the articles on All About Birds and Audubon.

Canada Jay

Canada Jay

Canada Jay

Canada Jays handing off a piece of food. These two Jays were most likely a mated pair.

Canada Jays

Canada Jay

Hairy Woodpecker

American Red Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

Small bird nest made with what seems to be birch bark.

White-tailed Deer (one is licking its nose.)