Purgatory Creek Wetlands
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Purgatory Creek Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Common Merganser
Bald Eagle
Black-capped Chickadee
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
American Robin
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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