Vadnais Lake
Minnesota · Midwest
About This Location
Vadnais Lake is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
American Crow
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Black-capped Chickadee
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Pine Siskin
Northern Cardinal
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Bald Eagle
Rock Pigeon
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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