The early spring migrating birds will be the focus of a bird tour scheduled for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, April 12 at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at the Old School House and drive from there to nearby woodland trails and wetland areas to look for birds.
In the woodlands the search will be for the Eastern Phoebe, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Myrtle Warbler, and Hermit Thrush. Birds in the wetlands may include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, and Hooded Mergansers.
Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and a field guide to birds. Spotting scopes will also be helpful in exploring the wetlands. The program will be led by Barb Kull, an experienced birder familiar with the Refuge. This program is free and open to the public.
For more information call Nancy Haugen, Visitor Services Manager, at (763) 389-3323 ext. 13.