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in the Longville Lakes Area There is a tremendous variety of wildlife in the Longville Lakes area and among that variety are birds of all shapes and colors. Black capped chickadees live around the resort year round as do the incredible pileated woodpeckers. But, of course, it is in the spring time when the snow and ice melt that we really get to experience all the birds as they build their nests and raise their young. Water birds from many kinds of ducks to great blue herons to kingfishers to flocks of migrating pelicans and swans. Song birds fill the trees around the resort. We usually have several pair of nesting Northern orioles warring over nesting mates around the resort. In the skies above, the bald eagles and ospreys search for dinner. The Chippewa National Forest is home to the lower 48 states greatest population of nesting bald eagles and we see them often over the resort. There is nothing quite like the experience of sitting in your boat waiting for the fish to start biting when an eagle picks one of the top of the water 30' away. But most of all, we have our loons.
If there is one thing that I can guarantee about Pine Ridge Resort, it is that you will see and hear loons every day that you are here when there is open water. The extremely clear waters of Girl Lake attract a large population of nesting loons and they seem quite comfortable to have us around watching them. Guests have had loons swim beside their boat, pop up in front of the dock they are sitting on, and entertain them at night with their haunting calls. There are many more birds to see in the Longville area. We are within an hour of several prime bird watching areas including the Chippewa National Forest and Deep Portage Nature Conservation Area. Click their names for direct links to their websites. I have also listed several other sites with direct links to much more information about Minnesota Birding.
The above pictures were taken by one of our guests and sent to us by email. Unfortunately, although I saved the picture, I didn't attach the photographers last name. The girls were out kayaking and found this eagle sitting in a tree over Girl Lake. So, Sue and/or Sandy, if you see this, send me a note and remind me to properly credit you. The fact is, along with loons, it is almost guaranteed that you will see eagles every day at the resort if you spend some time watching. So, whether you are a novice bird watcher or one that spends as much time as possible with a pair of binoculars glued to your eyes, I think you will find plenty to see around Pine Ridge Resort.
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Terry and Donna Holloway 1-218-363-2828 Table of Contents About Pine Ridge Resort Our Location Our Cabins Our Rates Cabin Availability Reservations Our Swimming Pine Ridge Video Picture Gallery Our Lakes Our Fishing Docks, Boats, Etc Misc. Resort Info Other Area Activities Fall Activities Bird Watching Winter Activities
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