Urban Park birding habitat

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Pileated Woodpecker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/15/2026Cedar Creek Conservation Area1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/14/2026Pintail Pond1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/13/2026Lake Camelot2 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

4/12/2026Bailey Point Nature Preserve2 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/12/2026Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Hennepin Co)1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/11/2026Elk River Lion’s Park1 observed

Palm Warbler (Western)

Setophaga palmarum

4/8/2026Houlton Conservation Area1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/4/2026Clifton French Regional Park1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/4/2026Clifton French Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Sandhill Crane

44/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/16/2026

Red-necked Grebe

14/16/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Blue Jay

24/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

44/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

24/16/2026

Field Sparrow

64/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

44/16/2026

Trumpeter Swan

24/13/2026

Wood Duck

44/13/2026

Blue-winged Teal

154/13/2026

Northern Shoveler

104/13/2026

Gadwall

54/13/2026

Mallard

44/13/2026

Green-winged Teal

64/13/2026

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 Crow-Hassan Park Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Crow-Hassan Park Reserve for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve?
Notable species at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve?
Birding at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve?
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.