Habitat:
Managed specifically for wildlife appreciation and observation by
the Minnesota DNR. There are nearly 2,000 acres in the park and
habitats include remnant and restored prairie, hardwood forests,
marshlands and miles of lakeshore. There are eight miles of hiking
trails plus observation platforms and wildlife blinds. Binoculars
and field guides are available at the park office.
Best Times To Visit: May through June, August
through October.
Birds To Look For: Waterfowl, hawks, woodpeckers,
flycatchers, vireos, warblers, sparrows and finches.
Notes For Birding The Area: Vehicle permits
required. Camping and picnic area available. Map
available. Inquire about wildlife viewing blinds. From Cty. Hwy 78 turn
east on Cty. 16, follow signs to park entrance.
Habitat:
Managed specifically for wildlife appreciation and observation by
the Minnesota DNR. There are nearly 2,000 acres in the park and
habitats include remnant and restored prairie, hardwood forests,
marshlands and miles of lakeshore. There are eight miles of hiking
trails plus observation platforms and wildlife blinds. Binoculars
and field guides are available at the park office.
Notes For Birding The Area: Vehicle permits
required. Camping and picnic area available. Map
available. Inquire about wildlife viewing blinds. From Cty. Hwy 78 turn
east on Cty. 16, follow signs to park entrance.