• Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) 2

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN Tuesday, February 10,  6 - 8 PM SPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! No reservations required The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its […]

  • National Great Backyard Bird Count Day – MRVNWR

    MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425, East Bloomington, MN, United States

    You are invited to celebrate Great Backyard Bird Count Day by visiting the bird feeders with us at the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge's Visitor Center on Friday, February 13. We'll be there from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The Visitor Center has a robust bird feeder system that attracts most of our winter […]

  • Birding through the Months at Silverwood Park

    Silverwood Regional Park, St Anthony, MN 2500 County Rd E, St Anthony

    This is the 1st of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all the trips! Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The variety of habitats in the park--oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront--make it a great birding destination, with over 180 different species […]

  • Birding through the Months at Silverwood Park

    Silverwood Regional Park, St Anthony, MN 2500 County Rd E, St Anthony

    This is the 2nd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February through May). Attend one or all the trips! Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The park's variety of habitats — oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront — makes it a great birding destination, with over 180 […]

  • Birding through the Months at Silverwood Park

    Silverwood Regional Park, St Anthony, MN 2500 County Rd E, St Anthony

    This is the 3rd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park Tuesday birding experience (February through May). Attend one or all the trips! Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The park's variety of habitats — oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront — makes it a great birding destination, with over […]

  • Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at AHATS

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I Wednesday, April 15 and 22 (attend one or both) @ 8:00 pm - 10 pm 4761 Hamline Ave N., Arden Hills, MN The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota […]

  • Woodcocks of Rush City – This Event Has Been Canceled

    Rush City Cty Rd 361, Rush City, MN, United States

    Woodcocks of Rush City This Event Has Been Canceled The American Woodcock song and sky dance are remarkably entertaining. They migrate in the spring and fall using the prime habitats of the St Croix River valley, and some breed near Rush City, MN, in early upland successional forest. This truly is an incredible woodland shorebird […]

  • Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at AHATS

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I Wednesday, April 15 and 22 (attend one or both) @ 8:00 pm - 10 pm 4761 Hamline Ave N., Arden Hills, MN The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota […]

  • Fish Creek Early Migrants

    Fish Creek 1487 - 1507 Henry Ln, Maplewood 1487 - 1507 Henry Ln, Maplewood

    1487-11507 Henry Ln, Maplewood, MN 55119 Saturday, April 25, 9:00 to 11:30 AM We hope to see early migrants such as sapsuckers, flickers, and bluebirds. One way to prep for this walk is to watch: Fish Creek: A Hidden Jewel. This trip is offered in collaboration with  Friends of Maplewood Nature DIRECTIONS     Meet at the […]

  • Rachel Lilly Preserve Birding

    Rachel Lilly Preserve 680 MN-62, Mendota Heights, MN, United States

    Tuesday, April 28, 7 - 9 AM Rachel Lilly Preserve, part of Dodge Nature Center, 656 MN-62, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Don’t miss this gem! Many possible sightings await you at this little-known preserve. Distance up to 2 miles. DIRECTIONS:   Enter from Hwy. 62 - Turn left to park by the barn or right […]

  • Bird Outing at Katherine Abbott Park

    Katherine Abbott Park, Mahtomedi 1000 Lincolntown Ave, Mahtomedi, United States

    1000 Lincolntown Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Saturday, May 2, 8:30- 10:30 AM Birding is "The act of enjoying wild birds".  We welcome all levels of birding experience and strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment.  We are excited to meet you.  Katherine Abbott Park includes two small ponds, a mix of oak and pine forest, […]

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  • Warblers and Waterfowl Along the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Ave. Bridge

    Old Cedar Avenue Bridge 9500 Old Cedar Avenue S, Bloomington, MN, United States

     9500 Old Cedar Ave S., Bloomington, MN  55425 Sunday, May 3, 7:30-11 AM 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. […]