140th Saint Marsh
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
140th Saint Marsh is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Great Horned Owl among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Great Horned Owl
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
American Crow
Northern Cardinal
Trumpeter Swan
Northern Harrier
Pileated Woodpecker
Bald Eagle
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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