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

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.