Northland Arboretum Hummingbird Guide

Overview

Northland Arboretum adds important northern Minnesota habitat to the Hummingbird Trail, with more than 400 acres of restored prairie, jack pine savanna, wetlands, streams, native forests, grasslands, and gardens in the Brainerd lakes region. Its Pollinator Garden explicitly supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, and the property is designated by the State of Minnesota as an Important Bird Area.

Hummingbirds to Watch For

• • Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Most Common Hummingbird

The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Northland Arboretum is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

Special Guest Hummingbird

Watch for the Rufous Hummingbird. Rufous Hummingbirds are rare western vagrants in Minnesota and should be treated as special sightings.

Best Time to Visit

Plan your visit during June, July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.

Plants and Habitat

Look for tubular red, orange, and pink blooms, native salvia, and flowering shrubs where hummingbirds prefer to feed.

Visitor Notes

Trails are generally open dawn to dusk. Check current admission, trail access, seasonal conditions, and visitor center information before visiting.

Map

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Reviews and Sightings

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Sources

• https://northlandarb.org
• https://northlandarb.org/conservation/
• https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/northland-arboretum