Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
Minnesota · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
Free (donations welcome)
Open daily; main hawk watching season Aug-Nov
About This Location
Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Mallard, Hairy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Raven
Song Sparrow
Broad-winged Hawk
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Veery
Cedar Waxwing
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
White-throated Sparrow
Ovenbird
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Canada Warbler
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
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Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Park Point Recreation Area
- Lester Park
- Duluth Lakewalk
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