Urban Park birding habitat

Clifton French Regional Park

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Clifton French Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

6/1/2026Father Hennepin Bluffs1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/1/2026Sucker Lake1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/1/2026East Mississippi River Flats, Minneapolis1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve--Canoe Launch Area1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Crosby Farm Regional Park1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/30/2026Crow River from Territorial Rd to Mississippi confluence2 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/28/2026Hamilton1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/26/202613100 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US (44.868, -93.445)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

16/1/2026

Mallard

36/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

56/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/1/2026

Purple Martin

126/1/2026

Barn Swallow

46/1/2026

Gray Catbird

16/1/2026

American Robin

36/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Swamp Sparrow

16/1/2026

Baltimore Oriole

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

86/1/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/1/2026

American Redstart

16/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/1/2026

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clifton French Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Clifton French Regional Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Clifton French Regional Park?
Notable species at Clifton French Regional Park include Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Shrike, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clifton French Regional Park?
Birding at Clifton French Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Clifton French Regional Park?
Clifton French Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.