Birding spots · Minnesota
Best Birding Spots in Chippewa County, Minnesota
Shakopee Lake leads Chippewa County's birding spots with 170 species reported, best in summer. 4 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee Lake | 170 | 0 | 100 | 107 | 75 |
| Gneiss Outcrops State Scientific and Natural Area | 120 | 23 | 64 | 79 | 35 |
| Lac qui Parle State Park (north) | 109 | 0 | 96 | 53 | 8 |
| Wildwood Park | 70 | 8 | 48 | 30 | 24 |