Tympanuchus Wildlife Management Area Bird Trail

  • Habitat

    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.

  • Area Notes

    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.

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