Bird Watching for Beginners

Bird Watching is a hobby enjoyed by millions of Americans, and you can learn how to enjoy it as well from a professional birder. You will learn how to find birds in their different habitats and will learn how to use a field guide and look for identifying features of birds such as eye rings, wing bars, and other distinctive markings. Winter is an exciting time to study the resident birds, plus you will see some species of birds that are only observed during the winter season. Dress for the weather and bring along your binoculars. There will be extra binoculars to loan if you don't have any.
Craig Mandel, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist 

Directions: 

Hiawatha Light Rail: Depart at the American Blvd-34th Avenue Station. Proceed east on American Blvd East for 1/4 mile to the entrance on the right.

Bus: Routes 5, 54, 415, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 515, 538, 539, 540, and 542. Depart at the Mall of America, proceed north on 24th Avenue for 2 blocks. Proceed east on American Blvd East for 1 mile to the entrance on the right.

Driving: From Interstate 494 exit 34th Avenue and head south. Proceed east on American Blvd East for 1/4 mile to the entrance on the right.