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Myre-Big Island State Park (known locally as Big Island), is one of the best birding and kayaking spots in southern Minnesota. Albert Lea Lake has a surface area of 2,600 acres and over 20 miles of shoreline. The mixture of woods, prairie and wetlands provide habitat for a wide variety of animals. Mammals include white-tailed deer, raccoon, red and grey fox, muskrat, opossum, squirrels, and bats. Birds and waterfowl include bald eagle, marsh hawk, egret, blue heron, Canada goose, mallard, wood duck and blue-winged teal, northern oriole, eastern bluebird, rose-breasted grosbeak, pileated woodpecker, and white pelican.
Myre-Big Island State Park has over 16 miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of mountain bike trails. The boat ramp is located on Big Island. Albert Lea Lake offers excellent kayaking with miles and miles of shoreline to explore.
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