Lake Harriet
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Harriet is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Robin, American Goldfinch, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
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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