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Birding Near St. Paul, MN

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Minnesota · United States

30

Locations

42+

Species

5

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near St. Paul

Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

2.1 mi away

Moderate

Saint Paul Downtown Airport

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

4.8 mi away

Easy

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

5.0 mi away

Easy

University of Minnesota - Saint Paul campus

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

5.0 mi away

Easy

Maplewood Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

5.1 mi away

Moderate

Red Rock Rd

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

6.7 mi away

Moderate

Vadnais Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 233 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

7.0 mi away

Moderate

Oakdale Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 201 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

7.4 mi away

Easy

Fort Snelling State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

7.4 mi away

Easy

Lake Hiawatha Park

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 210 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

7.7 mi away

Easy

Tony Schmidt Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Sucker Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

8.2 mi away

Easy

Powderhorn Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Minnesota

8.9 mi away

Moderate

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Headquarters

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 218 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
a river with a bridge over it

Minnesota

9.2 mi away

Easy

Lake Elmo Regional Park

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 230 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
a field of crosses with american flags in the background

Minnesota

9.6 mi away

Easy

Veterans Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a flock of birds standing on top of a lush green field

Minnesota

10.2 mi away

Moderate

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Bass Ponds

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 265 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

10.3 mi away

Easy

Tamarack Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

10.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Harriet

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
a wooden bridge over a river surrounded by trees

Minnesota

11.3 mi away

Easy

Wood Lake Nature Center

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 234 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
brown tree with black round fruits

Minnesota

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 264 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

11.5 mi away

Easy

Theodore Wirth Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Minnesota

12.1 mi away

Easy

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Minnesota with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

12.8 mi away

Moderate

Grey Cloud Dunes State Natural Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 235 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

14.5 mi away

Easy

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

14.5 mi away

Easy

Spring Lake Park Reserve - Camp Spring Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 222 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Minnesota

14.8 mi away

Moderate

140th Saint Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 233 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

14.9 mi away

Easy

Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar's Bluff

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 225 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Minnesota

15.2 mi away

Easy

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Minnesota with 225 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Minnesota

16.1 mi away

Easy

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Lake birding hotspot in Minnesota with 222 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Minnesota

16.8 mi away

Easy

Afton State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Minnesota with 233 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near St. Paul

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardRock PigeonDowny WoodpeckerBlue JayBarred OwlAmerican CrowRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerMerlinBald EagleHairy WoodpeckerTrumpeter SwanCommon GoldeneyeCommon MerganserBlack-capped ChickadeePileated WoodpeckerWhite-breasted NuthatchAmerican RobinHouse SparrowCooper's HawkNorthern FlickerWild TurkeySandhill CraneAmerican Coot+17 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Urban Park13 locations
Grassland10 locations
Lake9 locations
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near St. Paul, MN?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of St. Paul include Saint Paul Downtown Airport, Crosby Farm Regional Park, University of Minnesota - Saint Paul campus, Maplewood Nature Center, Red Rock Rd. These spots offer grassland, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near St. Paul?▼
Birders near St. Paul can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Barred Owl, American Crow, Red-tailed Hawk. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near St. Paul?▼
The best seasons for birding near St. Paul are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near St. Paul?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of St. Paul, MN, ranging from 2.1 to 16.8 miles from the city center.

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