Wildlife watching and birding in the Saint Croix valley
In the scenic Saint Croix river valley a wonderful world of wildlife watching and birding opportunities awaits you. Extensive wetlands, acres of wild places, a broad range of natural habitat and a commitment to environmental stewardship have made both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the Saint Croix river valley an outstanding regional birding and wildlife destination.
Here are just a handful of birding viewing trails in the St. Croix Valley. To learn more about birding in the St. Croix Valley visit: The St. Croix Valley Bird Club
Other helpful resources - the Minnesota and Wisconsin DNR websites: www.dnr.state.mn.us or www.dnr.wi.gov
Afton State Park – Afton, MN – Provides an excellent combination of grassland, woodland and riverine habitat for a wide variety of bird life. Restored prairie areas are excellent for eastern meadowlark, bobolink, savannah, vesper, field and Henslow’s sparrows. 29 species of warblers have been recorded in the park. The 1600 …
, Taylors Falls, MN – Steep cliffs provide updrafts for raptors, Northern rough-winged swallows are common along the river, the west edge of the park provides habitat for sparrows, thrushes, vireos and flycatchers. Park information There is so much to do at Interstate State Park along the beautiful St. Croix …
ST. CROIX ISLANDS WILDLIFE AREA The St. Croix Islands Wildlife Area is a 1,082-acre property located in northwestern St. Croix County. This unique property includes numerous islands and wetland habitats of the St. Croix River, and the property contains the confluence of the Apple and St. Croix rivers. The Apple River …
Park information Wild River State Park is located along 18 miles of the beautiful St. Croix River. The park attracts people who enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, interpretive programs, self-guided trails, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Day visitors can enjoy a leisurely paddle down the St. Croix River from the …
Park information A great “get away” park only one hour from the Twin Cities, William O’Brien provides a beautiful setting for quality recreation along the banks of the St. Croix River. Hiking trails offer quiet exploration of the park’s rolling, wooded hills. For anglers, the channels of the St. …
willow river state park – Hudson, WI With 2,891 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreational and scenic attractions in western Wisconsin. Located 5 miles northeast of Hudson on County Road A, the park has a campground, a boat launch, and a …