Free Birding Resources
Nocs Provisions
Use the Code MYBirdClub20 for 20% off your purchase. They also offer a small commission to support MYBirdClub’s work.
eBird - Free App & Website
Track what you see using the app. Recent sightings, birding hot spots and more. A great way to track your life list. Community science.
Plant Native Plants - Website
Get a list of native, bird-friendly plants that work for your specific zip code through Audubon’s website.
Merlin - Free App
Helps you ID the birds you are hearing, photographing and seeing. Great tool for building your birding skills. Remember it is a tool; it is not magic.
AllAboutBirds - Website
Information about bird ID and natural history, bird web cams and lots of information about birding.
iNaturalist - App & Website
Track plants, birds and more using the app. Your data contributes to community science.
Upcycle a Plastic Bottle Feeder
Elijah P. shared this with us. Thanks, Elijah! He used it and our resources for his scouting Bird Study Merit Badge.
Birdability - Website
Maps and info focused on accessible birding for people with mobility, hearing, vision, and other challenges.
Birding Quiz - Website
Quiz yourself on birds by country, state or even species type: Raptors of Minnesota.
Audubon Field Guide - Free App
Free Field Guide app for your smart phone: pictures, descriptions, sounds, range maps and more.
Audubon.com - Choosing Binoculars
How to choose new binoculars and reviews of current binoculars at a variety of price points.
Spring [Male] Warblers
Webinar from MYBirdClub’s Amy Simso Dean on identifying spring warblers. Given for the MN Dept of Natural Resources.
Places to Visit
U of MN Raptor Center
Take a tour and learn about raptors while seeing eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and more up close. St Paul, MN
Minnesota Zoo
Go birding in the Tropics Trail, watch their live bird show or bird the new tree tops trail. Apple Valley, MN
The National Eagle Center
Learn about eagles though interactive exhibits and catch their live eagle show - Wabasha, MN
Como Zoo Conservatory
Bird the Aviary before visiting all the other animals that call Como Zoo home. St. Paul, MN
International Owl Center
Take a day trip for an Owl-centric adventure. Interactive displays, tours and programs available. Houston, MN
Wildlife Science Center
Over 200 animals - including some birds - share space with wolves, bears and elks. Stacy, MN