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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

Tympanuchus Wildlife Management Area

Features: 840 acre native prairie wildlife management area, managed by Minnesota DNR.

Best Times To Visit: April through October.

Birds To Look For: Greater Prairie-Chicken; Upland Sandpiper; Marbled Godwit; Short-eared Owl; LeConte’s and Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrows.

Notes For Birding The Area: Waterproof footgear recommended. Foot traffic permitted. Prairie Chicken blinds are maintained by the DNR on prairie units in the area and booming chickens may be observed in late April/early May. Contact the Wildlife Office to make reservations.

Contact: Wildlife Area Manager, MN DNR, 204 S. Main, Crookston, MN 56716, 218-281-6063. www.dnr.state.mn.us
E-mail: info@dnr.state.mn.us