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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

Helliksen Prairie Waterfowl Production Area

Greater Prairie Chicken by Gerald MaertensFeatures: A 1,372 acre native tall grass prairie with numerous “prairie pothole” wetlands. The area is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Best Times To Visit: April through June, September through October.

Birds To Look For: Waterfowl, Peregrine Falcon, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Sandhill Crane, Upland Sandpiper, Common Snipe, Sedge and Marsh Wren, prairie sparrows.

Notes For Birding The Area: Access the area from the east or west sides of the WPA. This WPA is a good area to view wildflowers. Moose are occasionally seen in this area.

Contact: Detroit Lakes Wetlands Management District, 26624 N. Tower Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, (218) 847-4431, E-mail: detroitlakes@fws.og  http://www.fws.gov//midwest/detroitlakes