Forest birding habitat

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Whitetail Woods Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle, 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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Lost Valley Prairie SNA1 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

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

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

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

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

Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)

Anser albifrons

6/2/2026Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve--Murphy Lake1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/2/2026140th St. Marsh1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

6/1/202622431 Wagon Wheel Trail, Lakeville, Minnesota, US (44.625, -93.338)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/30/2026

Trumpeter Swan

15/30/2026

Wood Duck

25/30/2026

Mallard

35/30/2026

Great Egret

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

45/30/2026

American Robin

35/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

65/30/2026

Common Yellowthroat

25/30/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/30/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

25/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Gray Catbird

25/30/2026

American Goldfinch

45/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

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