Upcoming Events
Birds and Beers
*This event is not Kestrel-run, but Kestrels often attend.*
The gang’s all here! (Well, almost.) Come relax that warbler neck and chat about our returning friends at the Black Forest Inn. Please RSVP on the Facebook page so Lisa can let the restaurant know how many birders to expect.
Panama
Trip Leader: Tiffany Kersten
Tailored to first-timers to Central America, but open to all, we'll spend five nights at the beautiful, world-renowned Canopy Tower, taking in raptor migration as well as resident birds, including daily trips to visit nearby sites.
Birds and Beers
*This event is not Kestrel-run, but Kestrels often attend.*
Migration time! Come chat about our returning friends at the Black Forest Inn. Please RSVP on the Facebook page so Lisa can let the restaurant know how many birders to expect.
Migration Madness: Rio Grande Valley
Kestrels-only event with Nature Ninja Tours!
From their website:
"These all-inclusive retreats include pickup from the McAllen International Airport on afternoon of the first day (shuttle times: noon to 5 pm), drop off to the McAllen International Airport on the final morning (shuttle times: 6 am to noon), all meals, beer and wine with dinner, four nights at the beautiful and birdy Peculiar Nest B&B in McAllen (peep the eBird hotspot here), and three full days of guided birding with Tiffany Kersten!”
Birds and Beers
*This event is not Kestrel-run, but Kestrels often attend.*
Shorebirds shorebirds shorebirds! Come chat about your early migrant sightings at the Black Forest Inn. Please RSVP on the Facebook page so Lisa can let the restaurant know how many birders to expect.
Wingspan Game Day
Please RSVP on the Facebook event page so we know how many to expect, thanks!
Come out for a fun winter day of Kestrels fellowship over food, drinks, and Wingspan, a board game about birds. Whether you’ve never played before or play regularly, we hope you’ll join us.
Birds and Beers
*This event is not Kestrel-run, but Kestrels often attend.*
It’s weird duck season! Come chat about your winter birding and spring plans at the Black Forest Inn. Please RSVP on the Facebook page so Lisa can let the restaurant know how many birders to expect.
Sax-Zim Bog
Join the Kestrels for our 4th annual adventure to Sax Zim Bog in Northern MN.
Go to our Sign Up Genius to reserve your spot!
This hot spot for owl and boreal specialties draws birders from all over the world. Great Grey Owl, Hawk Owl, Boreal Chickadee, Pine Grosbeak and Black Billed Magpie are just a few of the area specialties.
Raptor Center Tour
Join fellow Kestrels for a 30 minute tour, including viewing their ambassador birds (owls, hawks, and more). Bring your cameras, and enjoy the guided tour.
Please RSVP via the FB event page so we know who to expect.
You MUST reserve your tour spot via the Raptor Center website. Each tour is limited to 15 attendees, and costs $5.
We’re looking forward to learning more about raptors with you.
Wingspan Game Night
Come out for another fun day of Kestrels fellowship over food, drinks, and Wingspan, a board game about birds. Whether you’ve never played before or play regularly, we hope you’ll join us!
*Tower has increased their fee to $10.79 per person as they are raising funds for improvements.
Birds and Beers
*This event is not Kestrel-run, but Kestrels often attend.*
It’s weird duck season! Come chat about your winter birding and spring plans at the Black Forest Inn. Please RSVP on the Facebook page so Lisa can let the restaurant know how many birders to expect.
Rio Grande Valley (FULL)
Kestrels-only event with Nature Ninja Tours!
From their website:
"These all-inclusive retreats include pickup from the McAllen International Airport on afternoon of the first day (shuttle times: noon to 5 pm), drop off to the McAllen International Airport on the final morning (shuttle times: 6 am to noon), all meals, beer and wine with dinner, four nights at the beautiful and birdy Peculiar Nest B&B in McAllen (peep the eBird hotspot here), and three full days of guided birding with Tiffany Kersten!”
Bird the MN Zoo
Join other Kestrels Dec 8 at 10 am to Bird the Tropics Trail at the MN Zoo.
Please sign up via the Sign Up Genius!
Entrance Fee Required. Meet by the Penguins. Bring your bins!
A casual (and warm) adventure.
https://mnzoo.org for entrance fees, direction and more.
People who are interested can cruise up to a restaurant by the Mall of America for snacks and conversations after we bird.
Organized by Amy Simso Dean 612-508-8582, TheKestrelsMN@gmail.com
Birds and Beers (Western Suburbs)
*This event is not Kestrel-run, but Kestrels often attend.*
Please join us Tuesday, November 26 for Western Suburbs Birds and Beer at The Choo Choo Restaurant in Loretto.
We hope to see you and hear about your recent bird sightings!