A unique collection of habitats provide homes for a tremendous variety of birds
Pine to Prairie Birding Trail Guide Book
© 2007 Minnesota's Pine to Prairie Birding Trail Designed and Maintained by The Thief River Falls Times
Features: These two sites are both owned by The Nature Conservancy. Together, they encompass 1,540 acres and are excellent examples of native tallgrass prairie.
Best Times To Visit: April through October.
Birds To Look For: Northern Harrier; American Kestrel; Sandhill Crane; Yellow Rail; Greater Prairie Chicken; Sedge Wren; Marbled Godwit; Alder & Willow Flycatchers; prairie sparrows.
Notes For Birding The Area: Waterproof footgear recommended. No established trails. Foot traffic O.K.
Contact: The Nature Conservancy, 15337 28th Ave. S., Glyndon, MN 56547, 218-498-2679. www.nature.org
Features:
These two sites are both owned by The Nature Conservancy. Together,
they encompass 1,540 acres and are excellent examples of native
tallgrass prairie.
Notes For Birding The Area: Waterproof footgear
recommended. No established trails. Foot traffic O.K.