Pelican Lake
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Pelican Lake is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, 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 Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Northern Saw-whet Owl (acadicus)
Aegolius acadicus
Common Gallinule (American)
Gallinula galeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Virginia Rail
Sora
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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