Therien Lakes
Last Review/Updated: May 10, 2002
The numerous islands and bays in the upper and lower lakes provide habitat for many wildlife species. The lakes are used for staging by Arctic nesters such as the ruddy turnstone and other shorebirds. Rare sightings have included Barrow's goldeneyes and hooded mergansers, among others. Visit the viewing stand at Upper Therien Lake on the outskirts of St. Paul, and the campground on the lower lake.
The nesting islands of ring-billed and California gulls, and the nesting colony of double-crested cormorants are particularly sensitive to disturbance during the breeding season. Visitors should stay clear of these areas.
Great blue herons, black-crowned night-herons, Canada geese and American white pelicans are other spectacular birds found here.
Beavers, muskrats and mink inhabit the wetlands and shallow bays of this region.
