Park Point - Lafayette Square
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Park Point - Lafayette Square is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, and Rock Pigeon 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Spotted Sandpiper
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Tern
Red-throated Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Purple Martin
Northern House Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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