Afton State Park
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Afton State Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Great Horned Owl, Canada Goose, and Bald Eagle among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-necked Pheasant
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Cedar Waxwing
Field Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Brown-headed Cowbird
Blue-winged Warbler
Indigo Bunting
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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