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Join us for some evening birding and quality time at the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Trailhead with Swarovski Naturalist Clay Taylor and Sharon Stiteler, aka the “Birdchick”. The Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Trailhead is part of the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge, and is a great spot for evening birding and observing waterfowl. Upon arrival, we meet near the Old Cedar Avenue parking lot for a check-in and brief introduction. Swarovski will provide a select amount of binoculars for you to try out during the walk, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is for anyone interested in birding at any experience level. If you are new to birding, this will be the perfect opportunity to get you started. After the initial meetup, you are free to explore the area on your own or stay close to the experts for more personalized guidance. We’re here to help with whatever you need!
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We will walk the trails within the refuge, totaling approximately 2-3 miles round trip. As this event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, we recommend dressing comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Bring your own pair of binoculars or check out a pair from Swarovski, and we also recommend packing a water bottle and bug spray, just in case!
Try out the new Swarovski Optik AX Visio—binoculars that can ID birds for you, along with other select Swarovski gear during the nature walk. Loaner gear is available on a first come first serve basis. Please note: A valid photo ID is required to check out loaner gear.
This event is free and does not require registration.
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Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Trailhead
9500 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Parking: There is a parking lot at the Old Cedar Ave Bridge, please consider carpooling with others in your party due to limited parking.
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This in-person event is part of our Education Celebration Week (ECW), featuring a variety of learning opportunities that will help you polish your photo skills throughout the week of July 29th-August 4th.
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If you have any questions about this or any other event, please email us at classes@natcam.com. We will do our best to get back to you within 1-2 business days.
| Rating | % Original | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M | 99%+ | Mint, flawless, perfect |
| NM | 91-98% | Near perfect, almost no wear |
| EX | 81-90% | Excellent, faint wear |
| VG | 71-80% | Very good, light wear |
| AVG | 61-70% | Average, normal wear |
| FAIR | 51-60% | Fair, heavy wear |
| POOR | <50% | Poor, imperfect, serious wear |
| AS-IS | --- | Broken, or seriously flawed |
