Stoney Point
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Stoney Point is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle, 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
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Herring Gull
Bald Eagle
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Crow
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-breasted Merganser
Common Raven
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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