Rice Lake State Park
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Rice Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Red-headed Woodpecker, 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wild Turkey
Ring-necked Pheasant
Bald Eagle
Barred Owl
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Eastern Bluebird
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Mourning Dove
Rough-legged Hawk
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
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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