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Spring birds in Minnesota

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

Where to look

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

Observation timing

Early morning is usually most productive. Watch woodland edges, flowering gardens, wetlands, and migration stopovers.

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Birds in Minnesota