Field Trip

Woodcocks of Rush City April 18, 19, OR 20 (Sat, Sun, or Mon.) – 7:30-9:15 PM Exact Date TBD - Registration Required The American Woodcock song and sky dance are […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

 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. […]

Tuesday, May 5, 8 am - 10 am 4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN  55126 ATTN: 8 AM Start Time.  The meeting time is later than for other Tuesday Morning Trips. Wetlands and woodlands with lots of edges make this a good birding site. DIRECTIONS:     Meet in the parking lot at Snail Lake picnic area/boat […]

Tuesday, May 12, 7 - 9 am 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St. Paul, MN 55116 Early warblers and other passerine migrants. DIRECTIONS:     Traveling south on 35ES, take exit 103B […]

This is the last of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February through May).  Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The park's variety […]

1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Wednesday, May 13, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training […]

Saturday, May 16, 7:30–11:00 am Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is a terrific place for migrant and resident songbirds! Join friendly birders […]