Birding Near Duluth, MN

22 birding locations within 50 miles

Minnesota · United States

22

Locations

47+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Duluth

Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

2.0 mi away

Moderate

WLSSD

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

2.7 mi away

Easy

Park Point - Lafayette Square

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Minnesota

3.6 mi away

Moderate

Duluth - 40th Ave West/Erie Pier

Coastal birding hotspot in Minnesota with 236 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

4.3 mi away

Easy

Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 293 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Minnesota

4.5 mi away

Easy

Park Point - ball fields & beach house area

Coastal birding hotspot in Minnesota with 251 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Minnesota

4.8 mi away

Easy

Park Point - Dune Bridge near airport

Coastal birding hotspot in Minnesota with 258 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
brown rocky shore with green water

Minnesota

5.3 mi away

Challenging

Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve

Mountain birding hotspot in Minnesota with 254 recorded species.

MountainSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

6.0 mi away

Moderate

Waabizheshikana Trail (Western Waterfront Trail)

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 237 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Minnesota

6.2 mi away

Moderate

Brighton Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Minnesota with 222 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

7.8 mi away

Moderate

Wisconsin Point

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 276 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

8.4 mi away

Easy

Slag Point (Morgan Park Mudflats)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

9.2 mi away

Easy

Wisconsin Point - First parking lot

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 246 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Stoney Point

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 257 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

25.9 mi away

Moderate

Two Harbors - Lighthouse Point

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 246 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Great Gray Owl perched in snowy spruce forest at Sax-Zim Bog

Minnesota

32.9 mi away

Moderate

Sax-Zim Bog

Premier winter destination for boreal owl species in Minnesota's vast peatlands.

ForestWetlandWinter
Coastal birding habitat

Wisconsin

33.8 mi away

Moderate

Port Wing Harbor

Coastal birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 202 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

35.8 mi away

Moderate

Castle Danger WTP

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

38.8 mi away

Easy

Gooseberry Falls State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 206 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

40.0 mi away

Moderate

Herbster Lakefront

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 206 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

41.0 mi away

Moderate

Moose Lake WTP

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 219 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Minnesota

41.3 mi away

Moderate

Sax-Zim Bog

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 234 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

42.8 mi away

Moderate

Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 210 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall

Top Species Near Duluth

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Rock PigeonAmerican Herring GullGlaucous GullBald EagleAmerican CrowCommon MerganserRed-breasted MerganserSanderlingBrown PelicanOspreyRoyal TernWilletBlack-capped ChickadeeCommon RavenRing-billed GullRed-breasted NuthatchMallardHairy WoodpeckerCommon GoldeneyeDowny WoodpeckerWhite-breasted NuthatchEuropean StarlingPileated WoodpeckerRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied Woodpecker+22 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland12 locations
Grassland9 locations
Coastal6 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Mountain1 location
Forest1 location
Lake1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring21 locations
Fall21 locations
Winter1 location

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Duluth, MN?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Duluth include WLSSD, Park Point - Lafayette Square, Duluth - 40th Ave West/Erie Pier, Park Point - Park Point Rec. Area, Park Point - ball fields & beach house area. These spots offer grassland, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Duluth?
Birders near Duluth can spot species including Rock Pigeon, American Herring Gull, Glaucous Gull, Bald Eagle, American Crow, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Duluth?
The best seasons for birding near Duluth are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Duluth?
There are 22 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Duluth, MN, ranging from 2.0 to 42.8 miles from the city center.