Willow Creek Reservoir
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Willow Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Ring-necked Pheasant
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
American Tree Sparrow
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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