Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 293 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Cedar Waxwing
Purple Finch
Red Crossbill
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
American Redstart
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
American Herring Gull
Common Tern
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.
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