Maplewood Nature Center
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Maplewood Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Bald Eagle, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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 White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
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
Mallard
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.