When to photograph Minnesota's birds, from 262,126 research-grade iNaturalist observations. The calendar shows each species' monthly pattern relative to its own peak.
By month
Minnesota bird calendar (top 40)
Fewer More observations (relative to each row's peak month)
Activity by month (all species)
Most-photographed birds in Minnesota
Mallard
Canada Goose
American Robin
Bald Eagle
Wild Turkey
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Black-capped Chickadee
Downy Woodpecker
American Goldfinch
Wood Duck
Trumpeter Swan
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
