Veterans Memorial Park
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Veterans Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy 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
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Turkey Swamp Park
- Manasquan Reservoir
- Allaire State Park
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