• Bruce Vento Trail Birding

    Bergeron Pass Marker 1301 Arlington Ave E, St Paul

    1301 Arlington Ave. E   St. Paul, MN 55106  Saint Paul Bird Alliance joins with Friends of Swede Hollow and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County  to offer this opportunity to stroll along a portion Bruce Vento Regional Trail  Learn the history of the land, the Trail, and current activities […]

  • Bike & Bird – Saint Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone 

    Hampden Park St. Paul 993 Hampden Ave W, St Paul, United States

    This year there are 5 Bike and Bird Sunday morning trips (June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27, Aug 17) - All are led by Sherry Gray 993 Hampden Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55114 Sunday, Aug 17, 8:00 AM to Noon Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle while checking out the […]

  • Fall Migrants and Grassland Goldenrod at Battle Creek Park

    Battle Creek Park - South Battle Creek Parking Lot 2301 Lower Afton Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The Battle Creek Grassland is a critical nesting area which we have been working to preserve.  It is next to Battle Creek Park, managed by Corrections, with restricted public access.  We will hike on park trails along the western and northern edges of the grassland, where we hope to hear and see migrating fall warblers, sparrows, and hawks, […]

  • Swede Hollow Park – Birding in the Heart of St. Paul 

    Swede Hollow Park 622 Beaumont Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

    622 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55130                                                                                St. Paul Bird Alliance joins with Friends of Swede Hollow and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County  to offer a great birding experience in the heart of St. Paul. Come learn about the history of the site and see what fall migrants pass […]

  • Sandhill Cranes at Crex Meadows SWA

    Crex Meadows SWA 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg

    102 E. Crex Ave., Grantsburg, WI Tuesday, October 21, 4:00 ~ 8:15 PM   Since historic times, Greater Sandhill Cranes have congregated by the thousands every autumn evening in the marshes and ponds now called Crex Meadows SWA, located on the north side of Grantsburg, WI. People likewise gather to witness the sight of seemingly […]

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

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

    4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN Monday, February 9,  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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Lunar New Year Snow Tracks & Winter Walk

    Pig's Eye Regional Park 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Location: Pig's Eye Chokan Tanka Park, 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road, St. Paul 55119 Come celebrate the Lunar New Year by looking at animal tracks in the snow at Pig's Eye Chôkan Tanka Park. This year's Lunar Year highlights the Fire Horse. Not sure we will find horse tracks, but maybe we will see deer, […]

  • 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 & Tracking on World Wildlife Day

    Pig's Eye Regional Park 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Location: Pig's Eye Chokan Tanka Park, 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road, St. Paul 55119 Come celebrate World Wildlife Day by looking at animal tracks in the snow at Pig's Eye Chôkan Tanka Park. We may see deer, coyote, vole, and bird tracks. Perhaps we will see signs in the snow of a Northern Shrike snatching […]

  • 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 […]

  • Welcome Herons on the Spring Equinox

    Pig's Eye Regional Park 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Location: Pig's Eye Chokan Tanka Park, 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road, St. Paul 55119 Come celebrate the return of Herons at Pigs Eye. INFORMATION: Bring binoculars, a camera phone, a field guide, a sketch pad & pencil, if you can. We will have loaner binoculars and field guides available. Dress for the weather: hats, mittens, […]