Rydell National
Wildlife Refuge
 Habitat: Marshes, deciduous woodlands, fields.
Features: This new National Wildlife Refuge
was established in 1992. It includes 2,200 acres with over seven
miles of accessible trails, four of which are paved. A 500’ bog
boardwalk is also featured, as well as a wetland overlook platform.
 Best Times To Visit: May through June, August
through October.
Birds To Look For: Trumpeter Swan, passerines,
including Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, grassland
sparrows, Bobolink and finches.
Notes For Birding The Area: Checklist
available. Universally accessible trails. Refuge Office is open 7:30
a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call ahead for visitor center
and trail access hours.
Contact: Rydell NWR,
17788 349th St SE, Erskine, MN 56535, 800-841-0172.
http://www.fws.gov//midwest/rydell E-mail:
rydell@fws.gov
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