Storytelling that honors our bird relatives - Birds of Ojibwe Legends Change in Venue **Zoom Only** Winter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota. So many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our bird relatives. They were here before we were, so they are considered our elders, teachers, and essential food sources. They don't […]
This is the 2nd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (Feb thru May). Attend one or all of 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 […]
Tim Mitchell will present “The Road to Recovery? Roadside Habitat for Pollinators.” Habitat loss is the primary factor behind the decline of pollinators. Roadside rights-of-way represent a substantial area of publicly managed land that can serve as potential pollinator habitat. However, roadside risks are associated with them. Tim’s two-part talk will explore his research quantifying […]
This is the 3rd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all of 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 […]
April 21, 22 OR 23– exact date tbd 7:45-9:15 PM The American Woodcock song and sky dance are remarkably entertaining. They migrate spring and fall using the prime habitats of the St Croix River valley and some breed near Rush City, MN, in a location described as early upland successional forest, which is their favorite. […]
A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney's Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages.
1487-11507 Henry Ln, Maplewood, MN 55119 Saturday, April 27, 9:00 to 11:00 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 Fish Creek […]
2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St. Paul, MN 55116 Early warblers and other passerine migrants. DIRECTIONS Traveling south on 35ES take exit 103B for MN5/West 7th Street. Turn right onto West 7th. Go 0.7 miles. Turn left onto S. Homer St. Go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Shepard Rd. Go 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Crosby […]
1000 Lincolntown Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:30- 10:30 AM Varied habitat at Katherine Abbott Park includes two small ponds, a mixture of oak and pine forest, and a section of prairie thus making it a good location for a variety of birds. Several overlooks allow for long distance viewing of shorebirds and ducks. […]
9500 Old Cedar Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55425 Sunday, May 5, 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. […]
The Saint Paul Audubon Society board meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the first Monday of every month, September through May. The meetings are open to all members, but please email us at general@saintpaulbirdalliance.org to let us know you are coming. The meeting rooms have limited space, and we want to ensure we can […]
4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN 55126 ATTN: Meeting time is later than 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 launch/beach parking lot; second entrance, past Mackubin Street intersection: 45.067178, -93.123040 REGISTRATION None […]
