The Cardinal Newsletter
In the current issue of The Cardinal:
Cardinal June-July 2025
The Cardinal is changing; this is the last issue in the familiar newsletter format. We will keep you updated on everything happening, but in the form of more frequent emails, called Cardinal News, with brief information and links to more details online. Meanwhile, here are the highlights of this issue:
- Warbler Weekend Wrap-up — the final species counts and the highlights of the year
- Bird’s Eye View — a message from Kiki Sonnen, new president of Saint Paul Bird Alliance
- Annual Butterfly Count — July 12
- Update on Kestrel Nest Box Activity
- Bird Walks and field trips — through the summer and into the fall
And more!
Browse Recent Cardinals

Feb – March 2025 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our Feb and March speaker series, a report on the Christmas Bird Count and our Field Trips, a field trip series at Silverwood Park, updates on the Outdoor - Together and Birds and Beers, and much more.

December – January 2025 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our Dec. and Jan. speaker series, Big and Wild River Journeys updates, a field trip series at Silverwood Park, a heartfelt story about an acclaimed photographer, an engaging book review, and much more.
October – November 2024 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our Oct. and Nov. speaker series, updated mission statement and activity plans, the annual Crex Meadow Crane field trip, and an encounter with California Condors.
August – September 2024 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on new season of chapter meeting speakers, our fall field trips, an excellent book review, updates on our chapter name-change initiative, and a compelling story from Warbler Weekend. Enjoy!
June – July 2024 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our upcoming speakers, our large variety of spring and summer field trips, Warbler Weekend updates and registration, education committee updates, Earth Day, updates on the St. Croix Valley habitat restoration, and much more.
April – May 2024 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our upcoming speakers, our large variety of spring and summer field trips, Warbler Weekend updates and registration, education committee updates, Earth Day, updates on the St. Croix Valley habitat restoration, and much more.
Feb – March 2024 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our upcoming speakers, an update on the CBC, upcoming field trips and Warbler Weekend, a review of the great work FrogTown Green is doing, and how to get involved in the future of our chapter.
December – January 2024 Cardinal
The new Cardinal has information on our upcoming speakers, the 2023 Christmas Bird Count, creating a more welcoming community, 2023 Kestrel Nest Box results, a
new field trip series at Silverwood Park and a win at Pig's Eye Park
October & November 2023 Cardinal Newsletter
We have two exciting speakers in October and November. Please note that the October Meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and the November meeting is ZOOM Only.
Please read Chip Notes - Saint Paul Audubon has been active with many advocacy issues related to birds and habitats. We've also included an update on the Butterfly Count and a listing of upcoming events. There is always more on our website.