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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…
November can be one Minnesota’s best months for birding. The Mississippi River Valley fills with ducks, geese, and Tundra Swans—the largest concentration in the central U.S. can be seen at Weaver Bottoms. Early mornings and late afternoons are perfect for watching these bugling swans in flight. Events 🗓️ November 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Up Close and Personal with the…
Monday, October 6th: New events added! See below. 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. Registration and 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/…
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. Registration and 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 September Birding Events…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A raptor, also known as a bird of prey, is a carnivorous, meat-eating bird. All raptors share at least three characteristics: keen eyesight, eight sharp talons and a hooked beak. The word “raptor” comes from a Latin term rapere meaning “to seize or grab.” Minnesota raptors include eagles, falcons, hawks, kites, osprey, owls and vultures. Most Minnesota raptors have…
Learn about Minnesota’s two species of nuthatches: the White-breasted and Red-breasted.
FROM THE MAY/JUNE 2025 BIRD’S-EYE VIEW NEWSLETTER Minnesota is home to several species of grosbeaks, striking songbirds known for their thick, seed-cracking bills. Here’s a look at a few species you may encounter in your backyard or while exploring the outdoors. What Is a Grosbeak? Grosbeaks are birds named for their large, thick bills; a name derived from the French…
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…
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…
