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We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union 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 AUGUST Birding Events Saturday, August…
It can be difficult to identify birds this time of year due to the prevalence of immature birds in various stages of development. Can you match the immature birds with their adult counterpart?
Some everyday activities can be a threat to birds or scare them from your yard. With a little thought and care you can share your outdoor living spaces, yard and gardens with the birds. Remove Threats Separate bird-friendly areas from children’s play areas. This will encourage bird activity while teaching young children about sharing space with wildlife. Be sure to…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Three Rivers Young Birders Club Three Rivers Young Birders Club is open to youth ages 9-14. Programs and events will be held throughout the year at Mississippi Gateway Regional…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Three Rivers Young Birders Club Three Rivers Young Birders Club is open to youth ages 9-14. Programs and events will be held throughout the year at Mississippi Gateway Regional…
Each spring, the arrival of orioles and hummingbirds is celebrated by many of our customers, as well as our store staff. Providing many feeding options for orioles and hummingbirds will attract more of these birds to your yard. Orioles I am sure many of you, like me, wait patiently in late April or early May for the laughing chatter of…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Wednesdays and Saturdays through the month of May, 7am – 9am Warbler Walks Forest History Center 2609 County Road 76 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Event info May 3, 8:00…
From the Jan/Feb 2025 edition of the Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter I’ll admit, there have been times when it’s cold or rainy outside that I haven’t been quick to refill my backyard bird feeders. I’d avoid looking out the windows or tell myself, “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” But then I’d observe a cardinal hopping from port to port on a…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. April 2; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Signs of Spring Nature Journaling Cleary Lake Regional Park; Prior Lake, MN Event info April 5; 10:00 am – 11:00 am Raptors of Minnesota Richardson Nature…
We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. February 1–March 16 Birds and Botanicals MN Landscape Arboretum Event info March 15; 9:00 am –12:00 pm Bird Banding Lowry Nature Center Event info March 15; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT Waterfowl Workshop…
ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name—and they’re always glad you came!” -1983 Cheers Theme by Gary Portnoy & Judy Hart Welcome to the Eagan All Seasons Wild Bird Store where we are in the “feel good” business. We have created a community where bird newbies and bird nerds come together to share their…
The month of February was designated National Bird Feeding Month by an Illinois congressman, John Porter. In 1994, he read a resolution in to the Congressional Record. The month is an ideal time for promoting and enjoying the experience of wild bird feeding. The theme for 2025 is “Be a hero—#FeedTheBirds” Here’s how you can participate, according to the National…
Hot pepper products deter squirrels from raiding seed and suet. Squirrels are repelled by capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot. Birds lack this pain receptor and are therefore unbothered by the compound. Hot pepper products to deter squirrels are available at All Seasons Wild Bird Stores. Why Hot Pepper Products Work Birds lack the pain receptors that mammals have…
ANN’S WINDOW TO NATURE We have all heard the old sayings: “You get what you pay for!” “More bang for your buck!” We all make choices regarding how we prioritize our time and money. Some people travel. Some people golf. Some people collect handbags. For me, one of my priorities is attracting, feeding, and watching backyard birds. I consider my bird…
Eagan Store Manager Ann McCarthy serves as KSTP-TV’s Minnesota Live backyard bird expert. In this episode, she joins Chris and Megan to talk about how birds survive through the winter.
