Urban Park birding habitat

Tony Schmidt Park

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tony Schmidt Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/3/2026NW of Silver Bell Rd & Hwy 13 - Eagan1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/3/2026Pig’s Eye Regional Park5 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Pig’s Eye Regional Park1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

6/2/2026Pig’s Eye Regional Park4 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

6/2/2026Pig’s Eye Regional Park2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/2/2026Pig’s Eye Regional Park1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve--Kelling Woods1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

6/1/2026Father Hennepin Bluffs1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/1/2026Sucker Lake1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/1/20269 Mile Creek1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

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

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/31/2026Keystone Woods WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/26/2026

Trumpeter Swan

15/26/2026

Mallard

45/26/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/26/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/26/2026

American Robin

15/26/2026

Song Sparrow

15/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/26/2026

Common Grackle

65/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/24/2026

Green Heron

15/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/24/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/24/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/24/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/24/2026

American Crow

25/24/2026

Barn Swallow

25/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Tony Schmidt Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tony Schmidt Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tony Schmidt Park?
Notable species at Tony Schmidt Park include Trumpeter Swan, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tony Schmidt Park?
Birding at Tony Schmidt Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Tony Schmidt Park?
Tony Schmidt Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.