Purgatory Creek Wetlands
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Purgatory Creek Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Common Merganser
Bald Eagle
Black-capped Chickadee
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
American Robin
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.