Rothsay Wildlife Management Area Bird Trail

Fields, native mesic and wet prairie and wetlands.

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.

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.