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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
Marsh Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
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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