Habitat:
406 acres. Deciduous woodlands; coniferous plantations; aspen
parkland; oak savannah; prairie; wet meadows; river and lakes.
Features: The park features
hiking/ski trails and a steam powered flour mill, as well as a
campground and swimming beach. Old Mill State Park is operated by
the Minnesota DNR.
Best Times To Visit: April
through October.
Birds
To Look For: Sharp-tailed Grouse, Snowy, (winter only)
Long-eared, Short-eared and Northern Saw-whet Owls, Pileated
Woodpecker, vireos, wrens, warblers and finches. Rarities seen
here include Clark's Nutcracker and Mountain Bluebird.
Notes For Birding The Area:
Vehicle permits are required. Area map and bird checklist are
available. Picnic area and camping available. Birding can be
excellent with over one hundred species commonly found in the park..
Habitat:
406 acres. Deciduous woodlands; coniferous plantations; aspen
parkland; oak savannah; prairie; wet meadows; river and lakes.
Birds
To Look For: Sharp-tailed Grouse, Snowy, (winter only)
Long-eared, Short-eared and Northern Saw-whet Owls, Pileated
Woodpecker, vireos, wrens, warblers and finches. Rarities seen
here include Clark's Nutcracker and Mountain Bluebird.