Itasca County and Chippewa National Forest Birding
The Forest History Center is a very accessible birding location, west of Grand Rapids on 76, .3 miles west of CR 23. There are several gentle trails that run through great habitats along the river. There are 3 overlooks along the river where waterfowl and eagles can be easily seen. There is a boardwalk going through a beaver pond with standing dead tamarack (there are even butternut trees here). I always enjoy the views and birds from the hillside overlooking the pond where they are considering placing an observation blind. There is an open meadow with several bluebird boxes. Also, every May the Forest History Center has a morning warbler walk; you can call them for the date. The Forest History Center website is http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/fhc/