Just today there were two women laughing that they should just walk into a
farm field where there was a very nice Snowy Owl. I asked them to please
not do that as it causes trouble for all of us. There was a man there who
had found the landowner's information and left a message and was awaiting a
I disagree with the opinion that trespass cannot be enforced on
non-agricultural property unless posted.
According to Minnesota Statute 609.605, Subdivision 1:
(b) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person intentionally:
. . .
(3) trespasses on the premises of another and, without
I second Marshall's recommendation of OnX, it's been great for my use, as
well as browsing potential sites. It also has capabilities for offline use,
you can download areas to your device before you're out in the field and
then have access to property boundaries even if you don't have cell
Here is the DNR webpage that is dated Feb 18, 2021. The eaglecam link
(below) has a live link to the cam, but text from 2020.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDNR/bulletins/2c25207
-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Gordon
I use the OnX app. This app has up-to-date private and public land ownership
and has the public lands highlighted. It shows you exactly where you are in
relation to a property line.
It is designed for hunters with guns or bows, but works just the same for
"hunters" with binocs and long lenses.
... on Sunday FEB 14
For you who havent watched the nest and birds before, the camera provides
24/7 view and I think there is audio.
mndnr.gov/eaglecam
GAndersson
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You can also download the app GaiaGPS. See gaiagps.com. One of the layers
available is land ownership. I have a $30/year version. There is a free version
but I'm not sure it has that layer available. This app is really awesome. You
do not need a cell phone signal for it to work as a GPS. You
There are ways to figure out what is private and public land. I would have to
say it is everyones own responsibility to figure that out before you go places
you are not sure about. I live in St Louis Co and do most of my birding in
this county. The county has a Land Atlas & Plat Book that
See link below. Based on page 9 and following of this document, I believe the
statement “in MN all property is private unless posted public” applies only to
“agricultural” land. To enforce no trespass on other types of private
property, the land needs to be posted.
And as property owners we’ve had troubles with this. In December we had a
stranger show up to see a late bird and in spite of signs no trespassing and
quarantine because we are extremely vulnerable he still came 30 miles spent an
hour in our farmyard right outside the house and never called the
I live in Alexandria, Douglas County, Mn. I’d love to see some E. Grossbeaks,
and would prefer not to travel as far as Saxzim Bog. Your suggestions are most
welcome. Sincerely, Judy
It is in the shelter of each other that people live.
Irish Proverb
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Charley, yup, there are many interested birders. And yes this homeowner has
set prudent restrictions.
In my 40+ years of birding it's been too often true that a very small
number of birders, eager for looks and photos, disregard property rights,
privacy, and common decency by barging into yards,
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