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 […]
1000 Lincolntown Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Saturday, May 3, 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. INFORMATION […]
9500 Old Cedar Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55425 Sunday, May 4, 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. […]
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425United Sunday, May 4, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Paul Bird Alliance joins with the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance to offer this opportunity for spring birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook. This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility […]
The chapter's board of directors meets at 5 pm on the first Monday of every month, September through May. All members are welcome, but please email us to let us know you are coming. We have very limited space in our current meeting room (#2410) and would like to ensure we can accommodate you.
4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN 55126 ATTN: 8 AM Start Time. 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, […]
The Breeding Birds of Minnesota - the Work and the Science In-Person & ZOOM LINK Lee will provide an inside look into the creation and importance of The Breeding Birds of Minnesota. This book is the first comprehensive and in-depth assessment of Minnesota’s breeding birds in nearly a century. One of the most valuable aspects […]
Registration Closed - Event Full We pre-order and pay for the food and facility, and can not offer refunds after April 20. Warbler Weekend 2025 is May 9-10, and here is everything you need to know. Special Friday evening guest speaker - Stan Tekiela. He will give his stunning "Bird Migration" presentation based on his […]
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 […]
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 […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Wednesday, May 14, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its vast area and variety of habitats are also used for environmental and […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Thursday, May 15, 7:30-11:30 AM AHATS is participating in the Urban Bird Festival of the Twin Cities, offering open birding on their expansive grounds that include a number of habitat types. Over 170 species have been recorded at this location. Location: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Friday, May 16, 7:30-11:30 AM AHATS is participating in the Urban Bird Festival of the Twin Cities, offering open birding on their expansive grounds that include a number of habitat types. Over 170 species have been recorded at this location. Location: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline […]
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 Saturday, May 17, 7:30–11:00 am Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is a terrific place for migrant and resident songbirds! Join friendly birders […]
Saturday May 17, 2025 - 9 am - 3 pm Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 West River Road Brooklyn Park, MN Join in the fun birding the Mississippi River Flyway […]
622 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55106 Sunday, May 18, 7:00-9:00 AM St. Paul Bird Alliance joins with Friends of Swede Hollow and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Monday, May 19, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) NOTE: Trip DAY incorrectly listed in April-May Cardinal The Arden Hills Army […]
May 19th, 5:30-7:30 PM: Volunteer at Cardinal Woods in Como Park With help from the St. Paul Parks department, our chapter has cared for a small section of woodland within […]
2659 E. 7th Street, Maplewood 55119 Wooded land and water deep within the metro area are prized by migrants and residents alike. This is an opportunity to experience the trails, sights, and sounds of Ramsey County’s Maplewood Nature Center. DIRECTIONS On Century Avenue, look for the Nature Center sign, and turn west onto East 7th […]
1 George Street E, St. Paul, MN 55107 Thursday, May 22, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Come and learn about birding, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. St. Paul Bird Alliance collaborates with the St. Paul Public Library and the Urban Bird Collective to offer this beginning birding field trip. DIRECTIONS Traveling east […]
Bird Big Sit & Sketch Fest Join us Sunday, May 24, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. at Frogtown Park & Farm. We will gather on Top of the Hill, 946 W. Minnehaha, St Paul, to sit, watch birds, and draw them in the trees and garden as we learn together. This is a family-friendly event. All […]
16821 O’Brien Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 William O’Brien has a wide variety of habitats for us to explore. We will start by following the grass trails along the forest's edge, looking and listening for warblers, finches, sparrows, and vireos. As we move along the trail, we will pass through the walk-in […]
15280 Pilar Rd, Scandia, MN 55073 Saturday, May 31, 7:30-10:30 AM This private 20-acre homestead located just north of Scandia includes a terrific variety of habitat (hardwood, prairie, wetland, open water, bog) as well as bird feeders that are bound to run up the day’s bird count. For those who are interested, our hosts will […]
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425United Sunday, June 1, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Paul Bird Alliance joins with the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance to offer this opportunity for spring birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook. This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility […]
