Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Gadwall 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

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/6/2026Nine Mile Creek1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Veterans Memorial Park1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

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

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/3/2026Lake Phalen1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/3/2026WI Home1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

3/1/2026Kaposia Landing1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

3/1/2026Hastings Sand Coulee SNA--North Unit1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

2/28/2026Oriole

Turkey Vulture (Northern)

Cathartes aura

2/28/2026River Road E1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

2/27/2026Macalester College, Saint Paul US-MN 44.93556, -93.170231 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/26/2026180th St. Marsh (Marshall's Marsh)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3003/3/2026

Trumpeter Swan

453/3/2026

Gadwall

153/3/2026

Mallard

303/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

103/3/2026

Common Merganser

253/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/3/2026

European Starling

13/3/2026

House Sparrow

33/3/2026

House Finch

13/3/2026

Lapland Longspur

13/3/2026

American Tree Sparrow

13/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/3/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

13/3/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

53/3/2026

Northern Flicker

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff for birding?
The best months to visit Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff?
Notable species at Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, Common Goldeneye. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff?
Birding at Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff?
Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.