2025 Minnesota Ornithologists' Union Paper Session

2025 Minnesota Ornithologists' Union Paper Session

The 2025 MOU Paper Session will take place on Saturday, December 6, in the North Star Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center (2017 Buford Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota).

This year’s theme — Focus on Technology — highlights the many ways tools and techniques, both classic and modern, shape how we study, monitor, and connect with birds. Presenters will share how technologies ranging from long-established field methods to advanced imaging, mapping, and modeling approaches are helping us better understand bird behavior, physiology, and habitats — and inform ongoing efforts in bird conservation across Minnesota and beyond.

The session will feature talks from researchers across Minnesota, including long-term monitoring projects, species of conservation concern, and emerging student research that highlights the next generation of avian scientists.

Between presentations, attendees can enjoy the book sale, visit vendors and poster presenters, and network with fellow birders, researchers, and conservationists.

Notes on the book sale:

As in previous years, the MOU will hold a book swap fundraiser at the paper session! All proceeds go to the MOU's Savaloja grants program, helping to sponsor research we can all look forward to learning about at future paper sessions.

If you have any bird books that you are willing to donate, please email [email protected] with your approximate book count and address to learn about the nearest drop-off point or to arrange a pickup by one of the paper session volunteers if possible for your location.

We will accept book donations on the day of the event, so be sure to bring those great books with you! Those who have attended know that the books on sale at the event include fantastic editions of field guides, literature, science, children's books, and other general interest birding books.

8:00 - 9:00 AM ..... REGISTRATION AND SOCIAL HOUR

9:00 - 9:15 AM ..... Welcome

9:15 - 10:00 AM .....

10:00 - 10:30 AM .....

10:30 - 10:45 AM ..... BREAK

10:45 - 11:15 AM .....

11:15 - 11:45 AM .....

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM ..... LUNCH

12:45 - 1:15 PM ..... MOU BUSINESS MEETING AND AWARDS

1:15 - 1:45 PM .....

1:45 - 2:15 PM .....

2:15 - 2:30 PM ..... BREAK

2:30 - 3:00 PM .....

3:00 - 3:30 PM .....

3:30 PM .... Closing Remarks

• Audubon Upper Mississippi River, Contact: Dale Gentry ([email protected])
• Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery Project, Contact: Siah Sinclair ([email protected])
• Carrol Henderson, Contact: Carrol Henderson ([email protected])
• BirdingWithGregg.com, Contact: Gregg Severson ([email protected])
• Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, Contact: Sparky Stensaas ([email protected])
• Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Contact: Margie Menzies ([email protected])
• Kollath-Stensaas Publishing and Stone Ridge Press, Contact: Sparky Stensaas ([email protected])
• "Fam: The Remarkable Story of a Canada Goose Adopted by Sandhill Cranes.", Contact: Marty Harding ([email protected])
• MOU Books Sales, Contact: Andy Forbes ([email protected])
• MYBirdClub, Contact: Amy Simso Dean ([email protected])
• Urban Bird Collective, Contact: Monica Bryand ([email protected])

Refreshments provided by MRVAC

Info: Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus, MEEd, Head Naturalist, Friends of Sax-Zim Bog

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