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Birding Locations in Southwest Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota is a land transformed. The former tallgrass prairie has few remnant tracts left, and little of its original natural wetlands remain. However, acre by acre the land is again being transformed - this time in the direction of its original state with several wetlands and prairie grass reclamation projects completed or underway. And although species such as Long-billed Curlew, and Burrowing Owl no longer nest in this region there is hope they may someday return. These three species have all been seen in this area within the last few years. Though their presence may have been accidental it stirs the imagination for what might also be found amid the big bluestem, reed canary grass, and rich riparian woods.
  • Lyon County   ( 11 Articles )

    Lyon County straddles the lower portion of the Coteau des Prairie - offering a slight diversity in habitats. The southwestern portion includes more riparian, and grasslands, while the northeast portion has converging tributaries, and more lakes.

  • Lincoln County   ( 10 Articles )

    On the Western edge of Minnesota, Lincoln County's rolling hills have given way to more pasture, and reclaimed prairie than its adjacent Counties - offering excellent prairie species habitat. Three large lakes (Benton, Hendricks, and Shaokatan) have a large draw, while the small Lake Stay (Arco, MN) has perhaps the most reliable SW MN lake to seem Common Loon in migration.

  • Yellow Medicine County   ( 4 Articles )

    The layout of Yellow Medicine County spans from the Dakota border to Renville County, and includes rolling grasslands and prairie potholes in the western portion, and the Minnesota River along the Northeastern border. The diversity of landscape also means a diversity of birds. Upper Sioux Agency State Park may very well be the most underestimated State Park for Minnesota birding opportunities.

  • Prairie Coteau Loop   ( 1 Article )

    This loop of the Great Minnesota River Birding Trail encompasses the most reliable locations in Lincoln, and Lyon Counties.
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