Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Mother Lake1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Blue Lake WTP1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Veterans Memorial Park1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

3/5/2026Minnesota Valley NWR--Bass Ponds1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/3/2026Colman Lake Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

42/24/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/24/2026

Blue Jay

22/24/2026

Snow Bunting

22/24/2026

Canada Goose

32/24/2026

Bald Eagle

22/24/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/24/2026

Barred Owl

12/24/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

12/24/2026

American Crow

22/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

22/24/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails for birding?
The best months to visit Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails?
Notable species at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails include Trumpeter Swan, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Snow Bunting. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails?
Birding at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails?
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Pet Trails offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.