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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

Kettle Drummer Prairie and Foxhome Prairie

Eastern Kingbird by Stephen MaxsonFeatures: These two sites, managed by The Nature Conservancy, together represent 440 acres of alkaline tallgrass prairie. Prairie Chickens are the featured species of the preserves but many other prairie birds and flowers can be viewed here.

Best Times To Visit: April through October.

Birds To Look For: Red-tailed Hawk; Greater Prairie-Chicken; Upland Sandpiper; Marbled Godwit;
Eastern Kingbird; Sedge Wren; Savannah, Henslow’s, LeConte’s and Nelson’s Sharp-tailed sparrows;
Bobolink; Western Meadowlark.

Notes For Birding These Areas: Waterproof footgear recommended. No established trails available. Foot traffic O.K.

Contact: The Nature Conservancy, 15337 28th Ave. S., Glyndon, MN 56547, 218-498-2679.
www.nature.org