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Several habitats can be found in the
Breckenridge area that offers wonderful birding opportunities. Native tall
grass prairie, woodlands, park areas, bogs, large and small lakes and
rivers that provide riparian habitat are all found around Breckenridge and
the Wilkin County area. Birds such as waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls, terns
and migrant sparrows can be found. The best time to visit is April through
May and September through October. The Water Treatment Ponds are located
just north of Breckenridge along Highway 9. Viewing from the township road
is permitted. For access inside the ponds area, prior permission is
required. Contact the Public Utility Manager at 218-643-4681.
Other nearby birding areas include Foxhome Prairie,
Kettledrummer Prairie, Town Hall Prairie, Anna Gronseth Prairie, Rothsay
Wildlife Management Area, Agassiz Waterfowl Production Area, Orwell
Wildlife Management Area and Otter Tail Prairie Scientific and Natural
Area. Red-tailed Hawks, Greater Prairie chicken, Upland Sandpiper, Marbled
Godwit, Eastern Kingbird, Sedge Wren, Savannah, Henslow's LeConte's and
Nelson's Sharp-tailed sparrows, Bobolink, American Kestrel, Northern
Harrier, Gray Partridge, Snowy and Short-eared Owls, Willow Flycatcher,
Lapland and Smith's Longspurs, Yellow Rail, American Bittern, Common
Yellowthroat, American Goldfinch, Common Loon, Bohemian Waxwing and the
Western Meadowlark can be found in these areas. Rarities include
Long-eared and Northern Saw-whet Owls, Townsend's Solitaire, Golden Eagle,
Ferruginous Hawk and the Prairie Falcon. The best time to visit is April
through October. A guide with maps is available about requirements and on
how to get to these areas. Please call the Breckenridge Chamber of
Commerce at 218-643-5244.
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