William O'Brien State Park
Minnesota · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
William O'Brien State Park is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.