This is one of my all time favorite stop ins during spring migration, for it never fails that something interesting is lurking in the small spaces. Spotted Towhee, Blue-winged Warbler, and Lazuli Bunting to name a few in the last 20 years. Its a quick stop for a short walk, and even if the birds […]
read moreHere’s a couple Murray County lakes worth a visit in migration, and during nesting season. There’s not much to them, but they often seem to hold a surprise. In summer look for nesting Western Grebe, or perhaps Common Loon (seen with young in 2013). The diversion structure gives a vantage point at the busy area […]
read moreThis vast tract of wetland is a glimpse of what the prairie pothole region was all about. As such, the best way to explore this area is by canoe or kayak. To do so might reveal White-faced Ibis, or Trumpeter Swan, but will certainly take you smack in to the world of nesting rails, and […]
read moreCounty Highway Gravel Pit
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- Lyon County, Specialties
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Lark Sparrow has been a regular nesting species in two locations (at least) of Lyon County in recent year. Savannah Oaks Golf Course, and the area of the Lyon County Demolition Landfill and County Highway gravel pit. Persons are not permitted on the site without permission, but the species are often visible from the road. […]
read moreCurrently, this area of Lyon County is the most reliable in the area to find Western Kingbird as successful nesting has occurred for decades. Directions: The intersection of 250th Street (East-West) and 120th Avenue (North-South) is most easy to access by turning South from MN Hwy 19 onto 130th Avenue (paved road), then turning West […]
read moreLake Shetek and Shetek State Park offer diverse birding in one location. The big water of Lake Shetek has regularly draws a wide array of waterbirds, including an occasional Loon. The State Park – with its mature oaks, and prairie potholes – offers more diversity than most areas in Southwest Minnesota. One can find Western Grebe, Commer […]
read morePrairie Coteau Loop
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- Lincoln County, Lyon County
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The Prairie Coteau Loop of the Minnesota River Birding Trail includes Lincoln and Lyon Counties; covering a prairie landscape highlighted with diverse wetlands and wooded rivers. This versatile loop can be split in two fro a weekend adventure, can be the source of a “Big Day”, or you could spend an entire day combing Camden […]
read moreUpper Sioux Agency State Park
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- Yellow Medicine County
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Upper Sioux Agency State Park contains the site of the Upper Sioux or Yellow Medicine Agency. The park was established in 1963 to preserve and interpret the remains of the old Agency site. The park covers 1,280 acres and offers diversity: open prairie knolls, bluffs, and cool, wooded slopes. From the vistas, visitors enjoy the […]
read moreOmro Township WMAs
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A must visit area of Yellow Medicine County for birding during spring and fall seasons especially is to the scattered Wildlife Management Areas in Omro Township. This smattering of WMAs includes prairie grassland birding with several small wetlands and creeks to draw waterfowl, grassland nesting species, and migrating hawks.During spring, occasionally flooded fields often provide […]
read moreMemorial Park – Granite Falls
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- Yellow Medicine County
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This neat little park offers some of the same riparian woodland habitat as Upper Sioux Agency State Park, but if time is too limited to go to the State Park, it offers easily managed birding. Camping is also available. Migration is the best season.
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