Heirman Wildlife Preserve
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HABITAT: |
343-acre county park on riverfront hillside, w/ riparian, wetland, and agricultural habitats. |
| BIRDING: | Nearly 80 species are here annually, including Bald Eagle, American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Harrier, Hairy Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, and Spotted Towhee. Watch for Common Yellowthroats and Willow Flycatchers during summer, and Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Ducks, and Trumpeter Swans during winter. |
VIEWING: |
Parking lot affords good views of riverine shore, sandbars, and islands. Also, walk down old road to river and 0.5 mile to oxbow. |
| ACCESS: | From Hwy 2 at milepost 4.9, turn south on Hwy 9. Drive 5 miles. Turn left (east) onto Broadway Ave. Drive 0.8 mile. Again, turn left (east) onto Connelly Rd. Drive 0.7 mile to Heirman Wildlife Preserve. |