Based on 2,716 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Ring-billed Gull is most often recorded in September; in Minnesota it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #25 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Ring-billed Gull 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 September
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 Ring-billed Gull appear in Minnesota?
Mainly July–November, with the most records in September.
How common is Ring-billed Gull in Minnesota?
It ranks #25 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Minnesota (2,716 records in our sample).