Join us for a bird walk and learn about some of the 220 bird species that stop at the refuge during their migration south. Birders of all skill levels are welcome; bring along your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Craig Mandel, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist.
Learn about the natural history of the land that became Roberts Bird Sanctuary. Wes Nutgeren, naturalist and educator at Dodge Nature Preschool, will lead a guided walk observing plants and animals and how the land has evolved.
Lake Waconia, Goose Lake, Lippert Lake and Swede Lake are a few of the lakes we will check for waterfowl. We should also have time for some birding at Carver Park Reserve, Baylor County Park and maybe a stop at the Rapids Lake Unit of the MVNWR.
We'll focus on migrating waterfowl, raptors and other species that are part of the late fall migration or overwintering. All level of experience welcome. Please bring binoculars, a field guide, and dress for the weather. Registration is not required for these refuge tours. All hikes are led by Craig Mandel - 952-240-7647.
We'll focus on migrating waterfowl, raptors and other species that are part of the late fall migration or overwintering. All level of experience welcome. Please bring binoculars, a field guide, and dress for the weather. Registration is not required for these refuge tours. All hikes are led by Craig Mandel - 952-240-7647.
Join us on a trip along the Mississippi looking for BaldEagles, ducks, gulls, shorebirds & Tundra Swans. Stops include Colville Park, just outside Red Wing, and Alma WI and the viewing platform at Rieck’s Lake Park. We may disperse around noon or continue together to look for more birds on the way back north.
For more info (times and meeting spots) and/or to register, call Dave.
We'll focus on migrating waterfowl, raptors and other species that are part of the late fall migration or overwintering. All level of experience welcome. Please bring binoculars, a field guide, and dress for the weather. Registration is not required for these refuge tours. All hikes are led by Craig Mandel - 952-240-7647.
Come learn how to identify local owls by size, shape, silhouette and sound with the Owl Center's human and owl staff. Following the indoor portion of the program participants will carpool to known owl territories in and around Houston to call for Eastern Screech-Owls, Barred Owls, and Great Horned Owls.
Dress for the weather, and try to wear clothes that don't make noise when you move.
We'll focus on migrating waterfowl, raptors and other species that are part of the late fall migration or overwintering. All level of experience welcome. Please bring binoculars, a field guide, and dress for the weather. Registration is not required for these refuge tours. All hikes are led by Craig Mandel - 952-240-7647.
The MOU Paper Session is traditionally held on the first Saturday of December. It is our annual meeting of papers - both scientific and casual - given as short talks by a group of invited guest speakers. After a lunch break, the annual Business Meeting takes place, and our yearly awards are presented. Talks and papers then resume until late afternoon.
8:00 am: Bird Walks on the Refuge - Bass Ponds
5:30 pm: Holiday Auction