Big Marine Park Reserve
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Big Marine Park Reserve is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle and Northern Shrike among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Common Loon
Green Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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