This is the 3rd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all of the trips! 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 […]
April 21, 22 OR 23– exact date tbd 7:45-9:15 PM The American Woodcock song and sky dance are remarkably entertaining. They migrate spring and fall using the prime habitats of the St Croix River valley and some breed near Rush City, MN, in a location described as early upland successional forest, which is their favorite. […]
A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney's Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages.
1487-11507 Henry Ln, Maplewood, MN 55119 Saturday, April 27, 9:00 to 11:00 AM We hope to see early migrants such as sapsuckers, flickers and bluebirds. One way to prep for this walk is to watch: Fish Creek: A Hidden Jewel This trip is offered in collaboration with Friends of Maplewood Nature DIRECTIONS Meet at the Fish Creek […]
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 […]
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 […]
