So, Friday night I headed out with a few friends to scout for woodcocks for the next Birds and Beers–we had success and found at least three woodcocks. Above is a very blurry photo of one of them. Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities to meet with others, have [ Read More ]
A quick word about the next Birds and Beers: we’re going to try and combine it with watching woodcocks in April. We have a lekking spot south of the Cities in Dakota County and then one on the west side of the Twin Cities in Carver. All I need to do now is find a [ Read More ]
The next Birds and Beers is scheduled for March 19, 2009 at 6pm at Merlin’s Rest. Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research projects you [ Read More ]
Hey, great news for all you Birds and Beers fans. The regulars are going to host one in my absence! The next Birds and Beers is Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm at Merlin’s Rest! Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You [ Read More ]
The last Birds and Beers was a huge gathering. Some regulars and some new peeps came to join in the fun. We had a drawing from some prizes courtesy of Woodlink. We gave away a few of their “Happy Hour Hummingbird Feeders.” They’re nectar feeders in the shape of a daiquiri, margarita, and martini–how appropriate! [ Read More ]
Birds and Beers is tonight at Merlin’s Rest at 6pm! We’ll have a raffle for some prizes courtesy of Woodlink.Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool [ Read More ]
It’s time for another Birds and Beers! Thursday, December 11 at 6pm at Merlin’s Rest! I don’t know if it will be the rip roarin’ scotch tasting it was last time, but I can guarantee that it will be fun and we’ll talk some birds. We can talk about the MOU Paper Session, the Minnesota [ Read More ]
I’ve spent the last 48 finally catching up from all my travels: unpacking and cleaning my apartment. Regular blogging should resume soon, I still have a few more Texas entries coming. It was a wild time at Birds and Beers tonight at Merlin’s Rest. We had a good mix of people from regulars to at [ Read More ]
Just a reminder: The next Birds and Beers is this Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 6pm at Merlin’s Rest. This weekend was kind of a blur, I’m still trying to catch up. This early winter weather is just perfect for a one last hurrah before the hardcore cold temperatures force us inside. Non Birding Bill [ Read More ]
The next Birds and Beers is Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 6pm at Merlin’s Rest. Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research projects you might [ Read More ]
