Events

🗓️ December 11 @ 7:00 pm– 8:30 pm
Why “YOU” are not like a bird – Stan Tekiela
Aŋpétu Téča Education Center, Roseville, MN 1910 W. County Road B, Rm 207, Roseville, MN, United States
Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance
Registration required
We often try to compare our human bodies and senses (such as eyesight, hearing, digestion, reproduction, and more) and project what we think we know onto the birds and their behavior. In this fun, yet in-depth presentation, Stan walks us through why we are almost always wrong when we compare ourselves to the birds. His extensive knowledge of bird biology is presented in his usual humorous and understandable manner.
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Outings

To View Tundra Swans, Visit:

Rieck’s Lake Park near Alma, Wisconsin

Along Highway 61 near Weaver, Minnesota

Bald Eagles are also on the move along the river, gathering near open water to fish and soar overhead. Southeastern Minnesota, especially near Wabasha, offers some of the state’s top eagle-viewing spots.

To View Bald Eagles, Visit:

National Eagle Center

Red Wing waterfront between Bay Point Park and Colvill Park

Wabasha area lookouts

For an up-close owl experience, visit the International Owl Center at 126 E Cedar St., Houston, MN. Fall, winter, and spring hours are Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM (Tuesday–Thursday for pre-registered groups only). Daily programs at 11 AM and 2 PM last about an hour and mix indoor learning with outdoor observation.

Activities

Here’s an activity you can try at home!

• https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcvmagazine/bird_songs_interactive.html

• https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/nature-out-your-door.html

• Index to exploring birds in each of Minnesota’s 64 State Parks: https://moumn.org/parks.html
• MOU facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MNornithU/
• MOU affiliated Bird Clubs: https://moumn.org/clubs.html