Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a discussion about the 45 species of Ducks, Geese and Swans that have occurred in Minnesota. You will learn which species can be found on the refuge and when and where to search for them. You will also learn which field marks to look for, in order to correctly identify each species of waterfowl. Registration required.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 15th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Bloomington Education and Visitor Center - 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington, MN, 55425
Registration Information: Registration required on SignUp.com. Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk. This program is capped at 25 participants.
Activity Level: Easy-active, we will be sitting in a temperature-controlled classroom setting.
Meet Us: Meet inside the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.
What to Bring: Bring comfortable clothing to be indoors. Outdoor clothing is recommended for those who would like to explore trails after the program.
Accessibility: Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the visitor center. Accessible parking is available at this location. Path to the classrooms within the Visitor Center is on flat, aggregate flooring.
Program Leader: This program is led by Volunteer Naturalist Craig Mandel. Craig has been leading bird walks on the refuge for more than two decades. For questions about these walks, please contact Craig at 952-240-7647.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.
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Bloomington Education and Visitor Center
3815 American Blvd EBloomington,55425MN