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

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/16/2026Theodore Wirth Park1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

7/15/2026Hudson Blvd Ag pond2 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/15/20266056 44th Street North, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US (45.012, -92.983)YCNH1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/14/2026Hudson Blvd Ag. Pond2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/14/2026Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve--Kelling Woods1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

7/14/20267690 Village Dr, Lino Lakes US-MN 45.17795, -93.109041 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

7/13/2026Fort Snelling SP--Visitor Center1 observed

Carolina Wren (Northern)

Thryothorus ludovicianus

7/12/2026Crosby Farm Regional Park1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

7/12/2026705 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US (44.959, -93.073)1 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/12/2026Hedlund Home (Not exact location)13 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Downy Woodpecker

37/16/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

27/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

27/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/16/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

17/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/16/2026

Blue Jay

17/16/2026

American Crow

17/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

87/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/16/2026

Northern House Wren

27/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

107/16/2026

American Robin

87/16/2026

House Finch

147/16/2026

American Goldfinch

67/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

37/16/2026

Song Sparrow

27/16/2026

Baltimore Oriole

27/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

27/16/2026

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.