Where to look for spring birds in the Twin Cities

If you keep your eyes peeled, you can see birds just about anywhere during spring migration. But to have the best chance to see lots of birds, head to a nearby lake, creek or one of these metro-area locations:

Eloise Butler Wild Flower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Theodore Wirth Pkwy. and Glenwood Av., Mpls. Opens April 1. minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/gardens__bird_sanctuaries

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Education and Visitor Center

3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington. fws.gov/refuge/ minnesota_valley

Old Cedar Avenue bridge

South end of Old Cedar Rd. (south of E. Old Shakopee Rd.)

edenprairie.org/amenities/parks-trails-and-amenities/trails

Three Rivers Park District

Parks and trails located throughout the metro area

threeriversparks.org

T.S. Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Lake Harriet, Mpls.

Veterans Memorial Park

6335 Portland Av. S., Richfield. cityofrichfield.org/ departments/parks-and-recreation/veterans-park

Westwood Hills Nature Center

8300 W. Franklin Av., St. Louis Park. 160 acres of marsh, woods, restored prairie. westwoodhillsnaturecenter.org

Wood Lake Nature Center