Chester Woods
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Chester Woods is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Barred Owl
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.