Nerstrand-Big Woods

Park Notes

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Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site.
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Hiking:

Eleven miles of trails wind throughout the park. Spring is coming fast: All 11 miles of hiking trails are open and in good condition. Prairie Creek is running providing Hidden falls with a nice waterfall display.

Birders:

Bird Checklist at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.

Birding is great! Red-headed Woodpeckers - now with spring plumage all birds look similar. Early morning visits to suet feeders but mostly defending territory in the campground and picnic areas. Goldfinches are turning yellow. The feeder birds include most of the woodpecker species with occasional pileated woodpecker visits when traffic is low. Migration is bringing all the summer nesting birds back. White-throated sparrows are calling. Look up for an occasional eagle and more common turkey vulture. Overnight listen for barred owls calling.