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.
Join us for a winter season bird walk. Trumpeter Swans, a mix of ducks, Rough-legged Hawks, Bald Eagles and Northern Shrikes are a few of the species that over-winter on the Refuge. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather as we search for these and other species of birds on the Refuge.
All Day Event: Sax/Zim Birding Days: January 17-18
January 17, 2019All Day Event
To register, please contact Craig Mandel: 952-240-7647
$35/non-MRVAC members; $25/MRVAC members
Thursday we will meet in Duluth and travel to one of the best birding spots in the nation – the Sax/Zim Bog. Recent reports of Great Gray and Northern Hawk Owls, along with numerous other species should get your 2019 birding checklist off to a great start. On Friday we will again start in Duluth and possibly bird in Duluth, Two Harbors or make our way up to Lake and/or Aitkin County depending on what is being seen
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.
Join us for a winter season bird walk. Trumpeter Swans, a mix of ducks, Rough-legged Hawks, Bald Eagles and Northern Shrikes are a few of the species that over-winter on the Refuge. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather as we search for these and other species of birds on the Refuge.
6:30 pm: Owl Prowl: International Owl Center (Houston, MN)
