Grassland birding habitat

Tamarack Nature Center

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tamarack Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/1/2026East Mississippi River Flats, Minneapolis1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve--Kelling Woods1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/31/2026Fish Creek Natural Area1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/31/20263424 Tall Pine Trail, Stillwater US-MN 45.05525, -92.859041 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026William O'Brien State Park1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

5/31/2026William O'Brien State Park1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Crosby Farm Regional Park1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/31/2026Keystone Woods WMA1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/29/2026Crosby Farm Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron

5/31/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

5/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

5/31/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

5/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

5/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

5/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

5/31/2026

American Crow

5/31/2026

Tree Swallow

5/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

5/31/2026

Gray Catbird

5/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

5/31/2026

American Goldfinch

5/31/2026

Chipping Sparrow

5/31/2026

Clay-colored Sparrow

5/31/2026

Song Sparrow

5/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/31/2026

Common Yellowthroat

5/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

5/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

5/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tamarack Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Tamarack Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tamarack Nature Center?
Notable species at Tamarack Nature Center include Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, Rock Pigeon, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tamarack Nature Center?
Birding at Tamarack Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Tamarack Nature Center?
Tamarack Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.