Egret Island Scientific and Natural Area (Pelican Lake)
Habitat: A 33-acre island with a egret/heron rookery; one of the largest in Minnesota.
Best Times To Visit: May through July.
Birds To Look For: Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Black-crowned Night-Heron. Rarities seen here include Tricolored and Little Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets.
Notes For Birding The Area: Access to the island is prohibited, but it can be circumnavigated by boat. Nearby Lake Christina is great for waterbirds.
