French Lake
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
French Lake is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ring-necked Pheasant, Rock Pigeon, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Redhead
Aythya americana
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Barn Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
Chipping Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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