Lake Elmo Regional Park
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
$7 daily vehicle permit
Open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
About This Location
Lake Elmo Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Common Loon
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Ovenbird
Common Yellowthroat
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Common Nighthawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
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Winter months bring peak waterfowl diversity — visit November through February for the best duck and goose viewing.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Pine Point Regional Park
- Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
- Battle Creek Regional Park
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