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Read's Landing

Hwy 61
Reads Landing, MN 55968

Phone: 651-565-4158

Type: Attractions

The Read's Landing floodplain forest is one of the best places to watch bald eagles in the midwest. The flow of the nearby Chippewa River emptying into the Mississippi River helps keep the waters open in winter. Here eagles congregate over the open water to feed on fish and waterfowl. While here, also keep an eye out for wintering rough-legged and red-tailed hawks, common mergansers, and common goldeneyes.

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Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: The town of Read's Landing is 5 miles north of Wabasha on The Great River Road, Hwy 61. There are three MNDOT pulloffs north of Read's Landing on Hwy 61 that offer scenic overlooks of Lake Pepin.

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: The best eagle viewing is November through March

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  • Accessible to Disabled
  • Attraction Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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