Stroll along the one mile trail to find bluebell, jack-in-the-pulpit and many other woodland wildflowers. The forested area has hood habitat for migrating warblers, Northern Oriole, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Wood Pewee, Great-crested Flycatcher, Cedar Waxwing, Brown Thrasher, Indigo Bunting, and a variety of woodpeckers.

Pothole Birding

This 145 acre lake/wetland is a great place to visit during waterfowl migration. Be sure to stop in early September when you may see hundreds of American White Pelicans as they gather for their journey south.

Location Description

Burt Lake is located 8.5 miles northwest of Swea City just on the Minnesota border in NW Kossuth County.

Driving Directions and other Information

• Birding drive located 5005 40th Avenue.
• GPS Coordinants - N 43 29.506 W 094 23.061
• 145 acres, Kossuth County Conservation Board
• Picnicing, Camping, Canoeing/Kyaking, Birding, Wildflowers, Hunting

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Take a short visit to Burt Lake via the video below!