Free Birding Resources

Merlin - App

Helps you ID the birds you are hearing and seeing. Great tool for building your birding skills.

eBird - App & Website

Track what you see using the app. Recent sightings, birding hot spots and more. 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.

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.

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 - 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.

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