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Birds & Conservation
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Minnesota Bird Resources
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Audubon Center of the Northwoods, Sandstone, MN
“To protect, improve and promote the enjoyment of the natural environment through formal and informal education programs and research; to assist and encourage environmental education programs, centers, and careers.”
The Audubon Center is a residential environmental learning center, wildlife rehabilitation facility, and retreat center located in east-central Minnesota on the shores of Grindstone Lake. We strive to provide some of the best environmental experiences for the thousands of K-12 students who come to our center from across the state.
Bluebird Recovery Program
email: bbrp@att.net
“To encourage, inspire, educate and assist individuals and organizations to become actively involved in the restoration and preservation efforts to sustain a healthy and expanding population of bluebirds and other native cavity nesters.”
The volunteer BBRP Committee guides the policies and decisions and organizes the Annual Conference of Bluebirders. Consultation and advice is always available by telephone, e-mail, mail correspondence, and in the field if possible. BBRP is an affiliate of the North American Bluebird Society (NABS) and cooperates with the Non-game Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, MOU
e-mail mou@moumn.org
The Minnesota Ornithologists' Union is an organization of both professionals and amateurs interested in birds. We foster the study of birds. We aim to create and increase public interest in birds. Moreover, we promote the preservation of bird life and its natural habitat. To carry out these aims, we publish a journal, The Loon, and a magazine, Minnesota Birding. We are supported by dues from members and affiliated clubs, and by special gifts.
University of Minnesota Raptor Center
Established in 1974, The Raptor Center specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. In addition to treating approximately 800 birds a year, the internationally known program reaches more than 150,000 people each year through public education programs and events, provides training in raptor medicine and surgery for veterinarians from around the world, and identifies emerging issues related to raptor health and populations.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
651-486-9453
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) in Roseville, Minnesota is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization. We are located in Roseville next to the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. The WRC was established in response to the increased need for medical care of injured, ill and orphaned wildlife. The center has a staff of 14 and over 400 volunteers that care for, rehabilitate and release wildlife. The WRC treats over 8,000 injured and orphaned wildlife each year. For injured birds found outside the Twin Cities area call us, we will direct you to the nearest licensed care center.
Minnesota Bird Blogs
Laura Erickson: click here for blog.
Sharon Stiteler: click here for blog.
Many of the photos on this website were generously provided by Linda Krueger.
See her website for more Minnesota bird photos.
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