In-Person Event - Co-sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance The North American prairie is an ecological marvel —a lush carpet of grass that stretches to the horizon and is home to some of the nation’s most iconic creatures: bison, elk, wolves, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and bald eagles. Plants, microbes, and animals together made the […]
102 E. Crex Ave., Grantsburg, WI Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 ~ 8:15 PM Since historic times, Greater Sandhill Cranes have congregated by the thousands every autumn evening in the […]
Sweeny's 96 Dale St. St. Paul A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what's new. We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney's Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. Photo Credit: Richard-Swartz
Feeder watch at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Bloomington, MN. Loaner binocs are available. Bring a pad of paper and a pencil if you'd like to sketch birds at the feeder. Kiki Sonnen is event leader. The Visitor Center has a robust bird feeder system that attracts most of our winter feeder birds. […]
Zoom-Only Presentation - Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Stephanie Schubel is the field lead, lead plover bander, and field team coordinator for the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team (affiliated with the University of Minnesota and based out of the University of Michigan Biological Station). She will be presenting her team's current work […]
Zoom-Only Event - Co-sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance The Sax-Zim Bog is perhaps best known for winter bird-watching opportunities, especially for folks interested in northern owls, finches, and […]
2026 Saint Paul Alliance Winter Bird Count The St Paul Bird Alliance's Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday, December 19, 2026. Anyone can participate, even beginner birders! Over the past […]
Welcome in the New Year by watching the Eagles at Kap'osia Park in South St. Paul, Thursday, January 1, from 11 am to 2 pm.
You are invited to bring in the New Year in the company of over-wintering Bald Eagles. This section of the Mississippi River main channel has open water, not iced over. Eagles, gulls, and waterfowl can be expected. We will learn about the history of Kap'osia Landing. We will discuss scientific information about Eagles and share stories of mystical connections with them. Bring your stories of Eagles to share.
