Salt Lake
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Salt Lake is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Horned Lark and American Tree Sparrow 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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Garganey
Spatula querquedula
Sora
Porzana carolina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
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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