Winter Birding 101 with Dudley Edmondson & Monica Bryand of Urban Bird Collective
In partnership with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s Next Generation of Parks
Hosted by Annie Baxter
Ever wonder what that bird is outside your kitchen window? This winter bird discussion will help you figure that out. We'll talk about the most common birds seen in metro area backyards when the snow flies. We'll also discuss binoculars for beginners, ways to attract birds to your backyard, and best Minnesota field trips for winter birdwatching.
Join us for this family-centered virtual exploration of all the ways that bird watching can be an accessible activity for all ages, close to home. “You can make bird watching as slow or active as you’d like,” says Monica Bryand. “It’s also a great way to learn together about all the birds and other wildlife that are out in the winter months, and then find ways to make bird habitat in your own backyard.”
You’ll learn about some of the colorful birds you may see – including black-eyed Junko, Northern cardinal, Red bellied woodpecker, red-tailed hawk, and white-breasted nuthatch, along with more practical tips like how to dress comfortably for the weather.
Register for this online event here.
About Dudley Edmondson
Dudley Edmondson is an author, public speaker, and filmmaker whose passion is nature and getting people of color outdoors. He speaks regularly on his books and his career as a wildlife photographer. His clients include educational institutions, state and federal agencies, and environmental non-profits. His photography career spans nearly three decades and his work has been featured in galleries and in nearly 100 publications around the world, including the state specific flora and fauna field guides by author Stan Tekiela to "Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide," by Audubon (DK Publishing) London, UK. To see more of his photographic work, follow him on Instagram.
About Monica Bryand
Monica Bryand is a Latina who is passionate about the environment and crazy for birds. She loves capturing their beauty and sharing them with others. She started her photography business just by sharing her pictures with friends and then was asked to put together cards and framed photos as gifts. She is also the Executive Director of Urban Bird Collective, which was founded in 2018 to support birdwatchers of all different skill levels in leading walks in our own neighborhoods. The Urban Bird Collective works to create safe and welcoming spaces for all communities – including include Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and the LGBTQ Communities and more – to come out and explore birding and the outdoors.
About the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s Next Generation of Parks Event Series
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization that believes parks have the power to connect us, heal us, and make us whole. They help envision and create new parks, and support local parks and programming, by working closely with our public partners and in collaboration with community. The Next Generation of Parks event series is the Parks Foundation’s free forum for exploring the power of public spaces; learn more about the upcoming season, or see videos from past events, by visiting their website.