Lake Elmo Regional Park
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
$7 daily vehicle permit
Open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
About This Location
Lake Elmo Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
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 White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Horned Lark
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Dark-eyed Junco
Great Horned Owl
American Goldfinch
Rock Pigeon
Bald Eagle
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
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Winter months bring peak waterfowl diversity — visit November through February for the best duck and goose viewing.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Pine Point Regional Park
- Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
- Battle Creek Regional Park