Sparky Stensos
Founder of Friends of Sax Zim Bog and local birding guide who organizes walks and conservation efforts at the bog.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 18min
This ‘fairyland’ bog is a beacon for winter birders – and a sponge for the climate
Sparky Stensos, founder of Friends of Sax Zim Bog and local birding guide, talks about winter birding at a famed Minnesota bog. He describes owl and rare boreal bird sightings. Conversations cover using acoustic recorders and AI to detect elusive species. They also highlight peatland ecology, sphagnum's carbon storage, and efforts to re-wet and restore the bog to help wildlife and climate.
