Three bird species with protected status in Minnesota have been seen here:
Endangered – Henslow’s Sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii)
Special concern – Franklin’s Gull (Larus pipixcan), Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow (Ammodramus nelsoni)
Other birds commonly seen on this site, along with those listed below, include Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea), Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus), American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus), Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis), American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla), and Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus).
Minnesota DNR Bird checklist |
Visitor Observations
