We work hard to see as many species as possible, especially the specialties of the area and season. Emphasis is on visual and song ID, behavior and habitat. If you leave with nothing else, you can't help learn about habitat and the habitat's relationship to species' choices to nest, migrate, and winter. This unique approach to birding encourages exploration and one returns home with new search concepts to find birds in your favorite area. Each Bluffland Bird Trip is designed to find the most interesting species in that season.
Migration is exceptional on the Mississippi if the timing is right, it can be an awesome.
Spring migration occurs earlier in the Mississippi Corridor than elsewhere in Minnesota and nothing can beat a spring fallout in a bottomland forest. Fall trips find many birds in crisp bright first year plumage and there are so many birds funneling through because they've nested. Carol Schumacher has been studying these birds and habitats year round in SE MN for over ten years. She has as much fun introducing folks to new birds and concepts as well as offering support and challenge to experienced birders and professionals. You'll find a comfortable, respectful atmosphere that encourages questions and learning.