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SUMMARY:Happy New Year - In the Company of Eagles
DESCRIPTION:Welcome in the New Year by watching the Eagles at Kap’osia Park in South St. Paul\, Thursday\, January 1\, from 11 am to 2 pm. \nYou are invited to bring in the New Year in the company of over-wintering Bald Eagles. This section of the Mississippi River main channel has open water\, not iced over. Eagles\, gulls\, and waterfowl can be expected. We will learn about the history of Kap’osia Landing. We will discuss scientific information about Eagles and share stories of mystical connections with them. Bring your stories of Eagles to share. \nLocation: Kaposia Landing Park\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South St. Paul\, MN. 55075 \nDirections: Meet at the South end of the parking lot. There is ample parking at the park. \nDifficulty: We will be staying on level\, paved paths. We cannot guarantee the paths will be shoveled. We will stay within a half mile or so from the parking lot. \nInformation: Loaner binoculars and field guides will be available for your use. We hope to have spotting scopes to use too. Dress for the weather and wear boots\, hats\, and mittens. It’s always colder and windier by the River. Port-a-potties are on site. \nLeader: Kiki Sonnen  Kikisonnen@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/ring-in-the-new-year-in-the-company-of-eagles/
LOCATION:Kaposia Landing Park\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South St. Paul\, MN. 55075\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South Saint Paul\, 55075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding
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SUMMARY:National Bird Day At The Refuge
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate National Bird Day by visiting the bird feeders with us at the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center on Wednesday\, January 7. We’ll be there from 10 am to 1 pm. The Visitor Center has a great bird feeder system\, which attracts most of our winter feeder birds. Cardinals\, chickadees\, juncos\, sparrows\, woodpeckers\, and wild turkeys are expected. You can bring a camp stool to sit outside\, watch the birds\, and take in the scenery. Or you can go inside the warm\, welcoming Visitor Center and view the birds through the picture window (note the bird-safe glass). Consider bringing your sketchbook along for added entertainment. \nLocation: The Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at 3815 American Boulevard E.\, Bloomington\, MN 55425. \nDirections: Meet at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking in the Visitor Center parking lot. \nDifficulty: The Visitor Center and the viewing area by the feeders are ADA-compliant. The sidewalks are paved and level. They should be cleared of ice and snow if the weather cooperates. \nInformation: Loaner binoculars and field guides will be available for your use. Dress for the weather. Even if you plan on staying inside the Visitor Center\, it’s always nice to have warm footwear\, hats\, and mittens for the transition from outdoors to indoors. The Visitor Center also has gifts for sale\, taxidermied creatures\, interpretive info on Minnesota wildlife\, and river and forest habitats. Plus the Center has public restrooms. \nLeader: Kiki Sonnen Kikisonnen@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/national-bird-day-at-the-refuge/
LOCATION:MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 3815 American Boulevard\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding
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