Where to see an Osprey in Minnesota
The Osprey is regularly recorded in the counties of 133 Minnesota state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Afton State Park
- William O'Brien State Park
- Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area
- Glendalough State Park
- Maplewood State Park
- Fort Snelling State Park
- Two Inlets State Forest
- Smoky Hills State Forest
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
- Lake Bemidji State Park
- Pine Tree State Park
- Red Lake State Forest
- Buena Vista State Forest
- Big Bog State Recreation Area
- Remer State Forest
- Bowstring State Forest
- Pillsbury State Forest
- Schoolcraft State Park
- Centennial State Forest
- Welsh Lake State Forest
- Battleground State Forest
- Land O'Lakes State Forest
- St. Croix State Park Fire Tower
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.