Whitetail Woods Regional Park

Minnesota · Midwest

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Whitetail Woods Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red-bellied 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Mother Lake1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Veterans Memorial Park1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

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

Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/3/2026Colman Lake Trail1 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

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

2/28/2026Minnesota Valley NWR--Headquarters2 observed

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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

2/26/2026Cleary Lake Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bald Eagle

13/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/2/2026

American Crow

13/2/2026

American Robin

23/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

33/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  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 Whitetail Woods Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Whitetail Woods Regional Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Whitetail Woods Regional Park?
Notable species at Whitetail Woods Regional Park include Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow, American Robin. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Whitetail Woods Regional Park?
Birding at Whitetail Woods Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Whitetail Woods Regional Park?
Whitetail Woods Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.