Woodland Birds

Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 1100 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN, United States

 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 […]

Twin Cities Bird Festival

Mississippi River Regional Park 10360 West River Road, Brooklyn, Park, MN, United States

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 […]

Spring Migration at Swede Hollow Park 

Swede Hollow Park 622 Beaumont Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

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. […]

Tuesday Morning Walks – Maplewood Nature Center

Maplewood Nature Center Maplewood Nature Center 2659 E. 7th Street, Maplewood, MN, United States

 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 […]

St. Paul West Side Birding at the Riverview Library

Riverview Library 1 George Street E, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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

FrogTown Park & Farm, 946 W. Minnehaha, St. Paul 946 W. Minnehaha, Saint Paul, United States

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 […]

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk – William O’Brien State Park

William O'Brien State Park 16821 O Brien Trail N, Marine on St. Croix, MN, United States

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 […]

Birds, Bogs, Bees and Bantams

Curt and Pat Hadland, Scandia, MN 15280 Pilar Road, Scandia, MN, United States

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 […]

Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges

MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425, East Bloomington, MN, United States

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 […]

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk – Afton State Park (50th St. Parking Lot)

Afton State Park 5oth Street S Parking Lot 50th Street South, Afton, MN, United States

 50th Street S Parking Lot, Afton, MN 55001 The Park has a rich variety of habitats and the target bird for this trip is the Dickcissel. Note: trip starts at the 50th Street Parking Lot. DIRECTIONS      Take 94 west from St. Paul to exit MN-95 S/Manning Ave S (exit 253). Travel south for 3.9 mi. […]

Nesting Areas and Related Happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)

Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Friday, June 6, 7-9 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 wildlife conservation programs. Over 170 species […]

Bike & Bird – Saint Paul’s Como Park and Frogtown Farm

Como Park Pavillion 1360 Lexington Parkway, St Paul, United States

This year there will be 5 Bike and Bird Sunday morning trips (June 8, June 15, June 22, July 13, July 27)  - All are led by Sherry Gray.   1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55117 Sunday, June 8, 8:00 AM to Noon Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle in some of […]