Old Cedar Avenue Bridge
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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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Notable Species
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
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Tree Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Trumpeter Swan
Killdeer
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Goldeneye
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Minnesota Valley NWR
- Long Meadow Lake
- Mall of America
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