from The Audubon Society's Great River Birding
Trail,
published by the Upper Mississippi River Campaign (c)2003
Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center
Prescott, Hwy. 35
Here at the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi
Rivers is an exceptional area for watching bald eagles
as well as fall migrations of hawks and migratory waterfowl.
Diamond Bluff
Upland Bridge Walk. Start at the junction of Hwy. 35
and County OO, go north on 35 for 3/4 mile up the hill
to where the road intersects from the left. Go left
and proceed 1/5 mile to the bridge over the dry run.
Park here and look for birds such as migrant songbirds
and warblers, especially the Norther Waterthrush.
Lowland River Walk
Drive back to Hwy. 35 and turn right. Go 1/4 mile to
a paved road on the right, then over the tracks to
a "T" intersection. Watch for birds all along this
road. This is a great spot for year round birding of
almost all northern nesting songbirds. Keep an eye
on the bluffs above Diamond Bluff for migrating raptors
riding warm air thermals.
Bay City
Check out Bay City park on the edge of Lake Pepin for
great bald eagle and water foul watching.
Rush River Loop
Just north of Maiden Rock, turn onto County Rd. A (designated
a Scenic Road). Follow A and turn right at 385th St.
This will return straight to Hwy 35 above Maiden Rock.
You can extend your trip by driving up to Highway 10
or to Martell. This is one of the best places for bird
watching in Pierce County.
