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SUMMARY:Woodcocks of Rush City
DESCRIPTION: April 10\, 11\, OR 12 – exact date TBD  \n7:30-9:00 PM \nThe American Woodcock song and sky dance are remarkably entertaining. Theyb migrate 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 with unique adaptations for seeing\, feeding\, communicating\, and courting. Paying little attention to bird watchers\, courting males spiral high\, then come twittering down to land in nearly the same place as the take-off. \nA special opportunity to view Woodcocks performing the sky dance is being offered as a Saint Paul Bird Alliance field trip\, led by Ed and Chase Davies. They will lead a discussion on the unique qualities of American Woodcocks and what makes the place so special for both resident and migrant populations\, followed by a very short walk to the viewing area. Viewers usually hear many males “peenting”\, have several birds to approach for closer observation\, and more often than not the ability to see a woodcock fly by at close range\, all in an easily accessible area. (Of course\, there are no guarantees\, wild birds being what they are even when so single-minded.) \nTHE EXACT DATE is weather dependent. It will be chosen to allow for the best overall conditions for viewing male woodcock sky dances. If you have any interest and availability on any of the dates of April 10\, 11\, or 12\, please do register so you learn THE DATE\, which will be e-mailed to all registrants on Wednesday\, April 9\, no later than 8 PM. This approach of choosing one night from amongst the three allows us to take advantage of the best overall weather conditions\, which should lengthen viewing distance and time farther into the deepening dusk. The best weather would be the cooler\, clearest evening\, with low moisture in the air. \nREGISTRATION     Registration is required so that you can receive the email with the exact date and any other pertinent information. Please inform Ed using eddavies60@gmail.com and include your name\, mobile phone number\, and email address. Please be sure your email address is correct. \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS     As darkness falls\, so does the thermometer. Dress much warmer than you think necessary – plan for at least 15ᵒ degrees cooler than where you live. Warm footwear\, gloves or mittens\, knit hat. . . consider wind pants. Flashlights are not needed; you will learn and experience why. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS     Drive time from the northern junction of 35W/35E to the parking area is 40 minutes at the posted speed limits. Drive north on I-35 to Exit 159 for Rush City. Turn right (east) onto 4th Street/MN 361. Travel 1.4 miles through Rush City to the only stop sign on this road. Turn left onto Bremer\, which soon becomes Forest Blvd. Travel 2.3 miles and turn right onto to Co 56 aka 530th Street. Travel east on County 56 for 4.4 miles to where County Road 56 turns right (south). SLOWLY turn right and immediately turn left down into the parking area. We will help you to park tightly and faced in a direction for easier departure. We plan to all depart at the same time. \nDIFFICULTY     Walk 150 yards across an unmowed field with grasses and scattered shrubs; no toilet or water at site. \nLEADERS     Ed and Chase Davies. Contact Ed at eddavies60@gmail.com to register. If necessary\, on day of event\, call Ed’s cell\, 612-819-1196 or Chase’s\, 651-246-9754. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/woodcocks-of-rush-city/
LOCATION:Rush City\, Cty Rd 361\, Rush City\, MN\, 55069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Birding through the Months at Silverwood Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the 2nd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (Feb thru May). Attend one or all of the trips! \nSilverwood 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 sighted in the park. \nBirding in a single location over several months can be a great way to get into birding. This series of four field trips will repeat popular excursions from last year\, giving participants the chance to know the park and watch for different birds each month as the seasons change. In addition to getting to know the birds of Silverwood\, participants will also be introduced to basic birding techniques and tools\, including digital resources. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars; a few extra pairs will be available. \nDIRECTIONS:     Meet at the doors leading into the Visitor Center from the parking lot. Field trips will be conducted in most weather\, with the exception of heavy rain.  45.046808\, -93.224715 \nREGISTRATION:     No registration necessary. Come for any of the sessions–attending all is not required. \nDIFFICULTY:     Most paths are paved\, but may be icy in the winter. Walks will range from 1-1.5 miles. \nLEADER:      Jen Miller and Liz Richards; email birdingjen@gmail.com with any questions \n  \nTuesday\, March 18: 2-4 PM \nDuring March\, we will start to see some early migrants returning to the park–some waterfowl\, and maybe even robins and red-winged blackbirds. We’ll also notice an increase in bird songs that we will learn to identify. \nTuesday\, April 15: 2-4 PM \nApril showers melt the ice on Silver Lake\, which brings more waterfowl\, along with sparrows\, swallows\, and maybe even some early warblers or phoebes. With some luck\, we might catch a glimpse of a migrating shorebird along the lakeshore\, or see the fluffy head of an owlet. \nTuesday\, May 13: 2-4 PM \nMay brings warblers\, warblers\, and more warblers! We’ll also begin to see some of the beautiful summer residents of the park\, including orioles\, rose-breasted grosbeaks\, and bluebirds. While the leaves returning to the trees makes seeing birds more challenging\, the variety of species in the park in May makes this one of the most exciting times of year for birding.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-birding-through-the-months-at-silverwood-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Rd E\, St Anthony\, 55421
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) II
DESCRIPTION:4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN \nTuesday\, February 25\, 7-9 PM \nSPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 24 & 25). People signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second night if we receive more registrations than available spaces. \n___________ \nThe Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its vast area and variety of habitats are also used for environmental and wildlife conservation programs. Over 170 species of birds have been recorded at the site\, and there are a number of resident owls. Join us as we listen and look for owls on an evening drive along the roads. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) on to Ben Franklin St; immediately take first right into parking area; immediately take another right hand turn onto short driveway leading to front (east side) of building. Meet in parking lot at 4761 Hamline Av N\, then as group we will proceed to multiple sites with vehicles. 45.084303078802584\, -93.15795346045763 \nINFORMATION     The site has restricted access.  Be prepared to ride in a car caravan with 4 individuals per vehicle. All caravan vehicles will enter and exit the property together. \nREGISTRATION     Registration required. Attendance is limited to 20 adults taken in the order replies are received. Email Jane Braun   jane@promotional.com   your mobile phone number with the names of individuals in your party. PLEASE report any changes in numbers right away so those on the waitlist can enjoy this rare opportunity. \nDIFFICULTY     Ride in car caravan\, get in and out of vehicles\, walk short distances from vehicles on plowed gravel or snowy surfaces. Outdoor toilets are very widely spaced across the site. \nLEADERS    Mary Lee\, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Jane Braun     jane@promotional.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/owl-prowl-at-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-ii/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:NOTE DATE CHANGE - Birding through the Months at Silverwood Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the 1st of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all the trips! \nSilverwood 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 sighted in the park. \nBirding in a single location over several months can be a great way to get into birding. This series of four field trips will repeat popular excursions from last year\, giving participants the chance to know the park and watch for different birds each month as the seasons change. In addition to getting to know the birds of Silverwood\, participants will also be introduced to basic birding techniques and tools\, including digital resources. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars; a few extra pairs will be available. \nDIRECTIONS:     Meet at the doors leading into the Visitor Center from the parking lot. Field trips will be conducted in most weather\, with the exception of heavy rain.  45.046808\, -93.224715 \nREGISTRATION:     No registration necessary. Come for any of the sessions–attending all is not required. \nDIFFICULTY:     Most paths are paved\, but may be icy in the winter. Walks will range from 1-1.5 miles. \nLEADER:      Jen Miller and Liz Richards; email birdingjen@gmail.com with any questions \n  \nTuesday\, February 25: 2-4 PM   NEW DATE \nBirding in the winter is a great way to get comfortable with the species who live in the park year-round–plus\, there are no leaves on the trees to get in the way of seeing birds! This month\, we’ll look for common Minnesota winter birds like chickadees and nuthatches\, along with several different woodpecker species. We might even get lucky and see the park’s resident great horned owls as they start nesting. \nTuesday\, March 18: 2-4 PM \nDuring March\, we will start to see some early migrants returning to the park–some waterfowl\, and maybe even robins and red-winged blackbirds. We’ll also notice an increase in bird songs that we will learn to identify. \nTuesday\, April 15: 2-4 PM \nApril showers melt the ice on Silver Lake\, which brings more waterfowl\, along with sparrows\, swallows\, and maybe even some early warblers or phoebes. With some luck\, we might catch a glimpse of a migrating shorebird along the lakeshore\, or see the fluffy head of an owlet. \nTuesday\, May 13: 2-4 PM \nMay brings warblers\, warblers\, and more warblers! We’ll also begin to see some of the beautiful summer residents of the park\, including orioles\, rose-breasted grosbeaks\, and bluebirds. While the leaves returning to the trees makes seeing birds more challenging\, the variety of species in the park in May makes this one of the most exciting times of year for birding. \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-birding-silverwood-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Rd E\, St Anthony\, 55421
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I
DESCRIPTION:4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN \nMonday\, February 24\,  7 – 9 PM \nSPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 24 & 25). If we receive more registrations than available spaces\, people signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second night. \n___________ \nThe Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its vast area and variety of habitats are also used for environmental and wildlife conservation programs. Over 170 species of birds have been recorded at the site\, and there are a number of resident owls. Join us as we listen and look for owls on an evening drive along the roads. \nDIRECTIONS:  Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) onto Ben Franklin St; immediately take the first right into the parking area; immediately take another right-hand turn onto the short driveway leading to the building’s front (east side). Please meet in the parking lot at 4761 Hamline Av N; then\, we will proceed to multiple sites with vehicles as a group. 45.084303078802584\, -93.15795346045763 \nINFORMATION: The site has restricted access.  Be prepared to ride in a car caravan with four individuals per vehicle. All caravan vehicles will enter and exit the property together. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required. Attendance is limited to 20 adults\, and replies will be taken in the order they are received. Email Jane Braun at jane@promotional.com with your mobile phone number and the names of individuals in your party. Please report any changes in numbers immediately so those on the waitlist can enjoy this rare opportunity. \nDIFFICULTY: Ride in a caravan\, get in and out of vehicles\, and walk short distances from vehicles on plowed gravel or snowy surfaces. Outdoor toilets are very widely spaced across the site. \nLEADERS: Mary Lee\, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Jane Braun     jane@promotional.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/owl-prowl-at-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-i/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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