Black throated Green Warbler
***Call Lake of the Woods Tourism at 1-800-382-3474 for more information about the festival, or order a free birding brochure and a county-wide checklist.
Birdwatching has become a national obsession and is one of the country's fastest growing hobbies. Lake of the Woods County is recognized statewide as a bird watcher's paradise. Almost 300 species of birds nest here and can be seen and heard in any season of the year. Several national tour agencies list the county as one of the hotspots for people who watch birds as a hobby.
A very unique way to observe birds on Lake of the Woods is by boat. Along shorelines you will find Canadian Geese, Tundra Swans, herons, mallards and loons. White Pelicans, Double-crested Cormorants, and four species of gulls and terns can be found on the many islands that dot the lake. Pine and Curry Islands host the endangered Piping Plover and have been designated a state Scientific and Natural Area.
Included in the bird of prey list are the Bald Eagle, Osprey and Turkey Vulture. The sight of a Great Gray or Snowy Owl, Sandhill Crane, or crow-sized Pileated Woodpecker is a thrill for any bird lover.
Spring's ambassador is the Red Wing Blackbird, followed by sparrows, warblers, robins, vireos, orioles and hummingbirds. Their activities and song continue into late fall. Dropping temperatures bring northern birds such as Junco and Snow Bunting as short term guests.
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