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Summer birds in Minnesota

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

Where to look

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

Observation timing

Look and listen soon after sunrise, then check shaded habitat and water later in the day.

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Birds in Minnesota