Owling in Minnesota with Jim and Romey


Join Jim Hailey and Romey Swanson on an exciting trip to Duluth, Minnesota February 20 to 27, 2027 in search of wintering owls, grosbeaks, snow buntings, and grouse.
Cost of the trip is $1,250 for TOS members and $1,285 for non-members (includes a one year TOS membership), double occupancy. There is an additional $400 single supplement fee.
Cost does not include airfare to/from Minneapolis, meals or incidentals.
A deposit of $400 ($435 for non-TOS members) made by November 20, 2026 will hold your place, with full payment due by January 1, 2027. There will be no refund past that date.
If you would like to take advantage of free transportation from the Minneapolis airport to the Country Inn and Suites in Duluth, then plan your arrival early enough to board the shuttle at 2:30 p.m. sharp. Late arrivals can arrange one of the shuttles to our hotel in Duluth.
Should you need to cancel your reservation and there is a replacement for your spot then you will be reimbursed.
Maximum number of participants 14, first come first served.
Ready to register? Click HERE.
Don't miss this unique experience!
Texas Ornithological Society
Welcome to the Amazing World of Texas Birds!
If you love birds, Texas is definitely the place for you! With eight different geographical regions to explore, each offering its own, unique wildlife environment; more than 660 species to be discovered; and a location adjacent to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America, you never know what you might see when you grab your binoculars and head out!
Texas Ornithological Society is proud to promote the discovery, knowledge, observation and conservation of birds in Texas since 1953.