Bird Language Gathering, Sun, January 4

Jonathan Poppele, Marty Miller and Donnie Phyillaier invite you to join us for our next Bird Language GatheringSunday, January 4

9:00 - 1:00

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

3815 American Blvd E

Bloomington, MN 55425

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

Join us as we gather once again on the slopes of the Minnesota River Valley to explore what the birds are telling us about our surroundings. The short days, cold weather, and meager food sources produce a different baseline than we saw during the summer and fall. The leaves are off the trees, offering us (and the birds) a clear view of our surroundings. There are fewer aerial predators moving through the forest. And, with any luck, we will have a blanket of snow on the ground to help us identify any ground predators that move through during our sit.

What should I bring?

**Dress Warm** Bring what you need to be comfortable sitting 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. Make sure you have a way to keep your hands warm as you take notes--we recommend some kind of hand-warmer if the temperatures dip. 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 if you are coming! If you have any questions, or to RSVP:

• • E-mail Jonathan <poppele@umn.edu>

  • Use our online Contact Form

  • Link to this event here on Facebook

For a map & directions click here