Myre Big Island State Park
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Myre Big Island State Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Red-winged Blackbird, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-winged Blackbird
Trumpeter Swan
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Brown Creeper
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Harrier
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Purple Finch
American Tree Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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