Based on 2,426 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Green Heron is most often recorded in August; in Minnesota it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #31 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Butorides virescens
Green Heron in Minnesota by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Minnesota in August
American Goldfinch
Great Blue Heron
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Wood Duck
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Bald Eagle
Great Egret
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Green Heron appear in Minnesota?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Green Heron in Minnesota?
It ranks #31 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Minnesota (2,426 records in our sample).