9500 Old Cedar Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55425 One of the very best birding locales in the state; and so close to St. Paul! We’ll check the area between Old Cedar Avenue and the Bass Ponds. The Minnesota River flyway makes this a great spot for migrating passerines and waterfowl. DIRECTIONS Go south from I-494 […]
All Tuesday Walks are from 7:00 to 9:00 am and are rated easy unless noted. No registration is needed. Meet at the sites. Bring water, insect repellant and field guide. Contact Leaders only if you need additional information. May 3: Crosby Farm Regional Park, 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St. Paul, MN 55116 Early warblers […]
Registration is now closed. Here are the details to date for Warbler Weekend 2022. Registration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals, are required in advance. Watch for further instructions. The registration deadline is April 25. Accommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their own reservations. […]
Tuesday Morning Bird Walks: Snail Lake Regional Park All Tuesday Walks are from 7:00 to 9:00 am unless noted. All are easy unless noted. No registration is needed. Meet at the sites. Bring water, insect repellant and a field guide. Contact Leaders only if you need additional information. WHERE: Snail Lake Regional Park, 4191 Snail […]
Woodcock Sky Dance Rush City Area Tuesday, May 10, 8:15 PM – 9:30 pm on site Bad Weather Backup Wednesday, May 11, 8:00-9:30 PM The American Woodcock song and sky dance are more than remarkably entertaining. American Woodcock both breed and migrate through this peaceful, prime habitat in the St. Croix River Valley. It is […]
May 12, “Dinornis, Dodos, and Ducks: A Bird’s-Eye View of Brain Evolution,” with Catherine M. Early, Ph.D. Birds are an incredibly diverse group of animals. And new research has shown that they are more intelligent than we ever imagined possible! But how did the diversity of behaviors and intelligence in birds evolve? Join Dr. Early […]
2165 Pigs Eye Lake Rd, St. Paul Saturday, May 14, 7:00 – 9:00 AM Join us for spring migrant birding in the forested edge of Pigs Eye Regional Park—North Unit. After the field trip, there will be an opportunity to visit with members of the Pigs Eye Park Friends, learn about reclamation and advocacy activities, […]
St. Paul Audubon Society joins with the Friends of Swede Hollow FriendsOfSwedeHollow.net to offer this great spring birding experience in the heart of St. Paul. Come learn about the history of the site and see what spring migrants might be passing through the Hollow. Where: Meet at Swede Hollow Park – Drewry Tunnel – near […]
All Tuesday Walks are from 7:00 to 9:00 am and rated easy unless noted. No registration is needed. Meet at the sites. Bring water, insect repellant and field guide. Contact Leaders only if you need additional information. Rachel Lilly Preserve, a part of Dodge Nature Center, 680 Highway 62, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Don’t miss […]
Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is a terrific place for migrant and resident songbirds! Join friendly birders seeking the sounds and colors of springtime in a section of this beautiful 2,000-acre regional park. We will walk maintained woodland, meadow, and lakeside trails. 2018 sightings included Canada and Mourning Warblers, Scarlet Tanager, and Wood Thrush. […]
TUESDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS All Tuesday Walks are from 7:00 to 9:00 am unless noted. All are easy unless noted. No registration needed. Meet at the sites. Bring water, insect repellant and field guide. Contact Leaders only if you need additional information. Silverwood Regional Park, 2500 Cty Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 Passerine migrants, […]
May 31: Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 Dale Street N., Roseville, MN 55113 The Nature Center features an extensive boardwalk and trails that circle through 52 acres of marsh, prairie and hardwoods. DIRECTIONS From the intersection of Snelling Avenue North and County Rd C West travel 2 miles east to Dale Street N. Turn right […]
This private 20-acre homestead located just north of Scandia. The site includes a terrific variety of habitat (hardwood, prairie, wetland, open water, bog) as well as bird feeders that are bound to run up the day’s bird count. For those who are interested, our hosts will top off the field trip with a demonstration of […]
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered. Contact: [email protected] Landscape Revival Growers All of the growers will be at both events with the […]
