Bird Language Gathering, Sun, April 5

Jonathan Poppele, Marty Miller and Donnie Phyillaier invite you to join us for our next Bird Language Gathering Sunday, April 5

9:00 - 1:00

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

3815 American Blvd E

Bloomington, MN 55425

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Feel free to drop by--and it would be great to know that you are coming!

As we transition into spring, we will gather for our monthly bird language sit in the Minnesota River Valley. Last month, we got a good look at a pair of barred owls, and the effect they are having on the songbird behavior. Many of us left with questions about the relationship between these owls and the local Cooper's hawks. Are the owls nesting in the area? Will that keep the Cooper's hawks from nesting there again? How will all these dynamics affect the songbirds as we move farther into migration season? Come join us as we experience and share in these inter-species dynamics.

What should I bring?

Bring what you need to be comfortable sitting still, outside on the ground for an extended period of time—perhaps as long as an hour. You will also need something to take notes on. You do not need to have binoculars, but there is no harm in bringing a pair if you would like. Here are a few recommended and optional items to bring:

Recommended:

Note pad & pencil

Ground cloth, blanket or camp-chair

Sun protection

Poncho if it is raining

Optional:

Water bottle

Snack

Binoculars

Sign me up!

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Feel free to drop in and join us—and it would be great to know you are coming! If you have any questions, or to register for the event:

• • E-mail Jonathan <poppele@umn.edu>

  • Use our online Contact Form

  • Link to this event here on Facebook

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