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
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Great Crested Flycatcher
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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