Chester Woods
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Chester Woods is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Wild Turkey
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Field Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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