Brighton Beach
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Brighton Beach is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Long-tailed Duck, and American Herring Gull 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
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Red-necked Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Peregrine Falcon
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
Veery
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Ovenbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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