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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

Rothsay Wildlife Management Area

Sandhill Crane by Gary TischerFeatures: Fields, native mesic and wet prairie and wetlands.

Best Times To Visit: February through June, August through December.

Birds To Look For: Gray Partridge, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Sandhill Crane, Marbled Godwit, Snowy (winter only) and Short-eared Owls, Willow Flycatcher, Lapland and Smith's Longspurs. Rarities to look for include Ferruginous Hawk, Golden Eagle, Prairie Falcon, Henslow's Sparrow.

Notes For Birding The Area: This site features some of northwestern Minnesota's best fall and winter birding. Some land is privately owned, so please obey signs. Excellent for a diversity of native sparrows in early October. Waterproof footgear recommended. No established trails available. Foot traffic permitted.

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