During April and May Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is a great location to observe spring migratory birds, especially warblers. The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden.
The bird sanctuary is located on Roseway Road, 1 block east of Lake Harriet Parkway
Tours: The local chapter of the Minnesota Audubon Society offers free tours every Tuesday at 9 a.m. during April and May. Meet at the visitors shelter.
A guidebook for the bird sanctuary is available in the shelter.
Historical Profile: More information about this and other parks is included in Parks, Lakes, Trails and So Much More, a richly detailed account of the histories of Minneapolis’ renown recreational system. (See Lyndale Park section.)
