Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area

Minnesota · Midwest

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Bald Eagle among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Red-bellied Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

4/15/2026Rice Lake (Carver Co.)1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/15/2026Minnesota Landscape Arboretum1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/14/2026Rice Lake (Carver Co.)2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/13/20262638 Clover Field Cir, Chaska US-MN (44.8141,-93.6383)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/13/2026Hyland Lake Park Reserve1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

4/12/2026150th Street pond1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

4/11/2026Rice Lake (Carver Co.)3 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/10/2026Spring Lake (Scott Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

54/15/2026

Wood Duck

84/15/2026

Mallard

14/15/2026

Wild Turkey

14/15/2026

Mourning Dove

14/15/2026

Sandhill Crane

24/15/2026

American Woodcock

24/15/2026

Barred Owl

24/15/2026

American Robin

44/15/2026

Chipping Sparrow

24/15/2026

Field Sparrow

14/15/2026

Fox Sparrow

14/15/2026

Song Sparrow

14/15/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/15/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

14/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/15/2026

Osprey

24/15/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/15/2026

Northern Flicker

34/15/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/15/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area?▼

Notable species at Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area?▼

Birding at Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area?▼

Carver Park Reserve - Grimm Road Picnic/Rec. Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.