MOU September Field Trips

1 Sep 2024 By MOU

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Black-throated Blue Warbler Setophaga caerulescens © Trey Weaver

Want to improve your fall warbler identification, spot migrating sparrows, or explore a birding hotspot? The Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union has several guided field trips scheduled throughout September. Participation in each outing is limited to 10 people. Events are free, but registration via Signup Genius is required (link provided in field trip description).

Unconfusing Fall Warblers @ Schaar’s Bluff
September 7^th(Saturday), 8:00 AM

Join Trey Weaver for a warbler walk at Scharr’s Bluff. We will be focused on fall warbler identification, but other migrants are to be expected in the river valley along with resident species. Please see the event page for more event information and registration.

Unconfusing Fall Warblers @ Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park
September 8^th (Sunday), 7:00 AM

Join Matt Hoberg for a warbler walk at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes (town of Centerville, Anoka County). Please see the event page for more event information and registration.

East Mississippi River Flats
September 14^th(Saturday) and 21^st(Saturday),8:00 AM

Join Ivan Munkres for a bird walk focused on migrating warblers and passerines. Please see the event page for more event information and registration.

Unconfusing Fall Warblers @ Rum River Regional Park
September 15^th(Sunday), 8:00 AM

Join Trey Weaver for a warbler walk at Rum River Regional Park (town of Ramsey, Anoka County). Please see the event page for more event information and registration.

Fall Migration at Louisville Swamp
September 20^th(Friday), 8:00 AM

Andy Forbes leads the group on a walk through a mix of deciduous woods, grasslands, and the savannas that adjoin them, making it an ideal spot to look for migrating sparrows and raptors, as well as later warblers among resident species. Please see the event page for more event information and registration.

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
September 28^th (Saturday), 9:00 AM

Join William Marengo for a hike through grasslands, deciduous woods, and the savannah that adjoins them. Migrating Sparrows are to be expected, and the field trip will be particularly focused on finding LeConte’s and Nelson’s Sparrows. Please see the event page for more event information and registration.

To learn about other upcoming events and to support the conservation and study of Minnesota’s birds join the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union.

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