Big Marine Park Reserve
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Big Marine Park Reserve is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle and Northern Shrike among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bald Eagle
Northern Shrike
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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.