Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
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| County | Aitkin |
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| GPS | N46 32.303 |
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| Size | 18,300 acres, including a 4,500 acre lake |
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| Habitat |
Upland hardwood forrest, lowland hardwood forest, grassland, brushland, cropland, marsh, bog, open water (lake) |
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| Hiking Trails | Four trails totalling 7 miles 9.5-mile wildlife drive |
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| Birds | 100,000 to 250,000 waterfowl, mostly ring-necked duck (Aythya collaris), stop here each fall during their migration. |
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belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) |
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| Mammals | American black bear (Ursus americanus) can be seen here. |
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American mink (Neovison vison) |
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| Plants | Northern wild rice (Zizania palustris var. interior) in Rice Lake is an important food source for migrating waterfowl. |
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bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) candle anemone (Anemone cylindrica) |
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| Visits | 09/22/2000 05/05/2001 |
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