Theodore Wirth Park
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Theodore Wirth Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
Purple Martin
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Chimney Swift
Eastern Phoebe
Barn Swallow
Cedar Waxwing
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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