Urban Park birding habitat

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lebanon Hills Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/1/2026East Mississippi River Flats, Minneapolis1 observed

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

5/31/2026ETSP stakeout 205th locale1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)

Anser albifrons

5/31/2026Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (Scott Co.)1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/31/2026Fish Creek Natural Area1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Lebanon Hills btwn Pilot Knob and Johnny Cake1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

5/31/2026Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve--Forest trails (Scott Co.)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Crosby Farm Regional Park1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/29/2026Crosby Farm Regional Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/28/2026Lost Valley Prairie SNA1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/26/202613100 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US (44.868, -93.445)1 observed

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

5/26/2026Lebanon Hills Regional Park--Jensen Lake Loop1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

American Crow

46/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/1/2026

Gray Catbird

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/1/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/31/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

45/31/2026

Purple Martin

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

65/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

25/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/31/2026

Northern House Wren

35/31/2026

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 Lebanon Hills Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lebanon Hills Regional Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lebanon Hills Regional Park?
Notable species at Lebanon Hills Regional Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lebanon Hills Regional Park?
Birding at Lebanon Hills Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lebanon Hills Regional Park?
Lebanon Hills Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.