WILDLIFE OF TEN MILE LAKE

A close-up of a majestic eagle perched on a tree branch, with a white sky in the background.

BALD EAGLE

One of Ten Mile's most recognizable visitors, often spotted fishing or watching from the treetops.

PHOTO CREDIT: PHOTOS BY DANIEL EGGERT (@DESIGNINGDAN)
Deer with white spots on its back standing in tall grass amidst green foliage in a forest.
A hummingbird flying with its wings spread, showing its green and white plumage against a blurred green and brown background.

HUMMINGBIRD

Tiny but mighty pollinators that bring a flash of color and energy to lakeside gardens.

PHOTO CREDIT: PHOTOS BY DANIEL EGGERT (@DESIGNINGDAN)
A black bear lying on a tree branch surrounded by green foliage and branches.
A bright yellow bird perched on a branch with green leaves and small green flower buds, against a blurred background of branches and sky. 
PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CULLEN

yellow warbler

Bright little songbirds that bring a splash of yellow to the shrubs and trees around the lake.

A seal's head above the water, with the water reflecting its face.

RIVER OTTER

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Playful, powerful swimmers that depend on healthy aquatic habitats.

A heron perched on a wooden branch in a marsh, surrounded by tall green grasses and lily pads on the water surface.

green heron

PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CULLEN

Small but skilled hunters often spotted quietly stalking fish and frogs along the water’s edge.

A beaver swimming in a body of water surrounded by lily pads, holding a green fruit in its paws.

MUSKRAT

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Wetland residents that make their homes among aquatic plants and shoreline vegetation.

A loon swimming on calm water with a black head, white neck ring, and checkered black and white back.

COMMON LOON

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The iconic voice of Minnesota lakes, known for its haunting calls and remarkable underwater diving skills. And the one that gets its own page: Loon Facts

TREE SWALLOW

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISSY CAMPBELL

Catch insects while flying, making the open areas around lakes a great place to find food.

DOGS OF TEN MILE

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Dogs may not be native Ten Mile wildlife, but they’re certainly some of the lake’s most enthusiastic visitors.

WHITE-TAILED DEER

Spotted youngsters that rely on the lake’s surrounding woods and vegetation for food, shelter, and protection.

PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CULLEN
Close-up of a small squirrel with brown and gray fur standing on the ground in a natural outdoor setting.

american BLACK BEAR

Powerful Northwoods neighbors that depend on forests and natural areas for food, shelter, and space to roam.

PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CULLEN
Close-up of a green frog with black markings resting on green moss outdoors.

NORTHERN LEOPARD FROG

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An iconic Minnesota frog that thrives where healthy wetlands and shorelines meet.

Close-up of a dragonfly perched on a twig, with transparent wings featuring brown and white patches, set against a bright green background.

DRAGONFLY

PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CULLEN

Eye-catching aerial hunters that help control mosquitoes and thrive around healthy ponds, wetlands, and lakeshores.

A white pelican standing on a small rock in calm water, with its reflection visible.

american white pelican

PHOTO CREDIT: STEVE MASIMORE

Impressive lake visitors with nine-foot wingspans, often seen fishing together or soaring effortlessly overhead.

Painted Turtle

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Minnesota’s most colorful turtle! Painted turtles get their name from the bright red, orange and yellow markings along their bodies and shells.

ROCK BASS

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Easily recognized by their noticeably red eyes and are commonly found around rocky areas, docks and other underwater structure.

eastern CHIPMUNK

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Small but mighty seed movers that help support healthy forests.

A heron standing among tall green grass near a pond with floating lily pads and pink water flowers.

GREAT blue heron

PHOTO CREDIT: JANE CULLEN

Small but mighty seed movers that help supporTall, patient hunters often seen wading along the shoreline in search of fish, frogs, and other aquatic life.t healthy forests.

Close-up of a small yellow bird with black markings on its head, perched on a thin branch surrounded by dark green foliage.

american goldfinch

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Bright yellow summer visitors that thrive where native wildflowers and seed-producing plants grow.

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Pumpkinseed Sunfish

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISSY CAMPBELL

Pumpkinseeds get their name from their pumpkin-seed-shaped bodies and are known for their beautiful blue, orange and green coloring.

Pileated Woodpecker

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISSY CAMPBELL

One of North America’s largest woodpeckers, the pileated woodpecker uses its powerful bill to excavate trees in search of ants and other insects.

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