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Fall birds in Minnesota

Minnesota's boreal forest, prairie, and Great Lakes shoreline give it the most breeding birds in the Midwest. During fall, bird activity is shaped by post-breeding migration and refueling along the Mississippi Flyway.

Where to look

Explore forest, wetland, urban habitat, including Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve.

Observation timing

Check migration corridors after favorable overnight winds and revisit fruiting shrubs throughout the morning.

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Birds in Minnesota