Ely is one of the best birding spots in Northern Minnesota!  There have been 318 species identified in the Superior National Forest.  Of those 220 are regular visitors or residents and 164 species are know to breed here.  The area is heavily forested with about 90% of the land in natural vegetation. There are almost 2,000 lakes and 9% of the national forest is water.  

Blue Heron itself is a well-known stop on birders routes.  We daily see an uncommon number of birds species.  You may add to your life-list while eating breakfast!

Your package: Check in to Blue Heron Tuesday between 3 & 5.  You may reserve what ever room you wish.
Dinner either Tues or Wed. evening.  Please see menu on the web site as entree choices are needed 24 hrs. in advance.  To choose your dinner entree options go to Menu.
On Wednesday early (with a thermos of coffee) you will join local ornithologist, Bill Tefft, for a 2 hour birding exploration; then return to Blue Heron in time for  a well deserved breakfast.  The remainder of the day is yours to paddle or hike(or take a nap).
This package is available only mid-April thru mid October


Cost: Your room rate plus:  $85.  Included is
guide fee,
an annotated bird checklist,
breakfasts both days,
thermos of coffee for birding
2 $30 dinner certificates,
one $15 wine certificate, 
canoes and sauna, and
our 10 acres of wilderness on the edge of the million acre BWCAW.

You must specify 'Birding Expedition' in the comment line of your reservation form.  
 
To reserve now go to the Reservation Page and specify the Birding Package.  Also, at the bottom of the reservation page, you can specify dinner reservations. To choose your dinner entree options go to Menu.
Thank you.