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Birding Near Grand Forks, ND

8 birding locations within 50 miles

North Dakota · United States

8

Locations

29+

Species

4

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Grand Forks

Urban Park birding habitat

North Dakota

1.5 mi away

Easy

Grand Forks - Memorial Park Cemetery

Urban Park birding hotspot in North Dakota with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

North Dakota

5.7 mi away

Moderate

Grand Forks Lagoons (currently closed)

Grassland birding hotspot in North Dakota with 232 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

North Dakota

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge - Observation platform

Wetland birding hotspot in North Dakota with 205 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

North Dakota

11.9 mi away

Moderate

Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in North Dakota with 245 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

21.0 mi away

Moderate

Crookston Sewage Lagoons

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 215 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

North Dakota

21.7 mi away

Easy

Turtle River State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in North Dakota with 229 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

24.7 mi away

Moderate

Agassiz Valley

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 231 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Minnesota

47.5 mi away

Moderate

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Grand Forks

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

American RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchRing-necked PheasantSnow BuntingSnowy OwlShort-eared OwlRock PigeonRough-legged HawkGreat Blue HeronRed-winged BlackbirdMallardGreen HeronVirginia RailEastern MeadowlarkDickcisselGrasshopper SparrowNorthern HarrierBobolinkRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerBlack-capped Chickadee+4 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland6 locations
Grassland3 locations
Urban Park1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring8 locations
Fall8 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Grand Forks, ND?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Grand Forks include Grand Forks - Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks Lagoons (currently closed), Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge - Observation platform, Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Crookston Sewage Lagoons. These spots offer urban park, grassland, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Grand Forks?▼
Birders near Grand Forks can spot species including American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch, Ring-necked Pheasant, Snow Bunting, Snowy Owl. The area's 4 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Grand Forks?▼
The best seasons for birding near Grand Forks are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Grand Forks?▼
There are 8 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Grand Forks, ND, ranging from 1.5 to 47.5 miles from the city center.

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