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
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
Veery
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Mourning Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
American Redstart
Northern Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
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.
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