Veterans Memorial Park
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Veterans Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, 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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Blue Jay
American Crow
Northern Cardinal
Cooper's Hawk
White-breasted Nuthatch
Pileated Woodpecker
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Turkey Swamp Park
- Manasquan Reservoir
- Allaire State Park
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