Urban Park birding habitat

Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

6/2/2026Park Point--ball fields & beach house area2 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/1/2026Park Point--Dune Bridge near airport3 observed

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

5/31/20261305 E Fourth St, Superior US-WI 46.71411, -92.060491 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/31/2026Wisconsin Pt. (general)2 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

5/31/2026Wisconsin Pt.--Makwa Ziibiins Miikana (Bear Creek Trail) (west of Wisconsin Point Rd.)2 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

5/31/2026Wisconsin Pt.--Gull Bluff1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/31/2026Wisconsin Pt.--Gull Bluff1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026Moccasin Mike Rd.1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/30/2026The Little Porch1 observed

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

5/29/2026Lake Superior (MN waters) viewed from Wisconsin Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Dunlin

16/2/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

106/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

216/2/2026

Common Tern

86/2/2026

Red-throated Loon

36/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

Canada Goose

106/2/2026

Rock Pigeon

56/2/2026

Sanderling

46/2/2026

Common Loon

26/2/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

American Crow

36/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

66/2/2026

Tree Swallow

56/2/2026

European Starling

126/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

American Robin

36/2/2026

House Sparrow

46/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

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 Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area for birding?
The best months to visit Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area?
Notable species at Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area include Bald Eagle, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Common Raven, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area?
Birding at Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area?
Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.