April Happenings

Seasonal Update

April in Minnesota is a month of acceleration—ice retreats from lakes, lawns turn green, woodland wildflowers bloom, and waves of returning birds fill marshes, neighborhoods, and forests with sound and motion. What else can you expect this coming month?

For years, Minnesota naturalist and author Jim Gilbert recorded seasonal happenings in his phenology reports. Looking back at these reports, we can make educated guesses at what we can expect in the month ahead. Take a look at our archive of Jim Gilbert’s Phenology reports.

Make sure to read our March/April 2026 Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter. In this issue, we answer FAQs about hosting bluebirds and present our product picks for spring, plus Chirps and Seasonal Notes.