Birding Near Minneapolis, MN

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Minnesota · United States

30

Locations

40+

Species

5

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Minneapolis

Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

2.4 mi away

Easy

Powderhorn Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

2.8 mi away

Easy

Theodore Wirth Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

4.1 mi away

Easy

University of Minnesota - Saint Paul campus

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

4.2 mi away

Easy

Lake Hiawatha Park

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 210 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

4.3 mi away

Moderate

Lake Harriet

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

6.0 mi away

Easy

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
a field of crosses with american flags in the background

Minnesota

6.2 mi away

Easy

Veterans Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

6.6 mi away

Easy

Tony Schmidt Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a wooden bridge over a river surrounded by trees

Minnesota

7.1 mi away

Easy

Wood Lake Nature Center

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 234 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

7.6 mi away

Easy

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

8.0 mi away

Easy

Fort Snelling State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Minnesota

8.5 mi away

Moderate

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Headquarters

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 218 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

8.8 mi away

Easy

Clifton French Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a flock of birds standing on top of a lush green field

Minnesota

9.3 mi away

Moderate

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Bass Ponds

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 265 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

9.7 mi away

Moderate

Vadnais Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 233 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
brown tree with black round fruits

Minnesota

10.2 mi away

Moderate

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 264 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

10.4 mi away

Moderate

Sucker Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

10.7 mi away

Moderate

Saint Paul Downtown Airport

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

11.2 mi away

Easy

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 222 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

11.5 mi away

Easy

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 219 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Minnesota

12.2 mi away

Moderate

Purgatory Creek Wetlands

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Minnesota with 236 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

13.2 mi away

Moderate

Red Rock Rd

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

13.5 mi away

Easy

Maplewood Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

13.7 mi away

Easy

Tamarack Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Minnesota

14.5 mi away

Moderate

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Wilkie Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 211 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

14.6 mi away

Moderate

Oakdale Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 201 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

14.7 mi away

Easy

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Minnesota

15.3 mi away

Easy

Elm Creek Park Reserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Minnesota with 208 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Minnesota

16.4 mi away

Easy

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Minnesota with 225 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

17.3 mi away

Easy

Baker Park Reserve

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 211 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Minneapolis

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseCooper's HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerTrumpeter SwanMallardRock PigeonMerlinBald EagleAmerican CrowAmerican RobinHouse SparrowAmerican GoldfinchWild TurkeyHairy WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerBlue JayMourning DoveAmerican CootSandhill CraneGadwallAmerican Black DuckRed-tailed HawkBarred Owl+15 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park14 locations
Wetland11 locations
Grassland8 locations
Lake6 locations
River/Riparian3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Minneapolis, MN?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Minneapolis include Powderhorn Park, Theodore Wirth Park, University of Minnesota - Saint Paul campus, Lake Hiawatha Park, Lake Harriet. These spots offer urban park, lake, grassland habitats.
What birds can I see near Minneapolis?
Birders near Minneapolis can spot species including Canada Goose, Cooper's Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, Rock Pigeon. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Minneapolis?
The best seasons for birding near Minneapolis are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Minneapolis?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Minneapolis, MN, ranging from 2.4 to 17.3 miles from the city center.