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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

Orwell Wildlife Management Area

Northern Shoveler by Bill SillikerFeatures: Reservoir, wetlands, riparian areas, brushy grasslands, planted juniper.

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

Birds To Look For: Common Loon, waterfowl, Bohemian Waxwing in winter. Rarities seen include Long-eared and Northern Saw-whet Owls, Townsend's Solitaire.

Notes For Birding The Area: Use overlooks and back roads to get closer to the reservoir. There is a No Trespass Sanctuary within the WMA, so please observe this posted area.

Contact: DNR Wildlife Area Office, 1509 First Ave. N., Fergus Falls, MN 56537, 218-739-7576.
www.dnr.state.mn.us  • E-mail: info@dnr.state.mn.us