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 […]
Warbler Weekend 2024 is May 10-12, and here is everything you need to know. Registration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals, are required in advance by April 18. Registration is Closed Accommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their reservations. Another major event is scheduled […]
Rachel Lilly Preserve, part of Dodge Nature Center, 656 MN-110, 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 110 - bear left to park by the barn or right to park in the church parking lot. Meet […]
This is the last of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). 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 sighted in the park. Birding in […]
15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN 55378 Thursday, May 16, 7-10 AM One of the best birding areas in Twin Cities Metro! Focus is on songs/calls of nesting birds in a hardwood forest as well as spring migrants. Hooded warbler is a target species. DIRECTIONS Head south from Minneapolis on 35W. Take Exit 2 for […]
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 Saturday, May 18, 7:30–11:00 am Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is a terrific place for migrant and resident songbirds! Join friendly birders seeking the sounds and colors of springtime in a section of this beautiful 2,000-acre regional park. We will walk maintained woodland, meadow, and lakeside trails. […]
Join urban sketchers to watch and draw birds and insects. Bring your art materials or use the ones that we will supply. This is a beautiful way to slow down and observe the incredible nature around us. The event is family-friendly, and all skill levels are welcome. More information is available at www.frogtowngreen.com - 651-757-5970 […]
622 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55106 Sunday, May 19, 7:00-9:00 AM St. Paul Audubon Society joins with Friends of Swede Hollow and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County to offer this great spring birding experience in the heart of St. Paul. Come learn about the history of the site […]
