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This is what the sign says. I can't say it any better.
BOOMING PRAIRIE CHICKEN
Prairie chickens moved ahead of the settlers to inhabit the prairies of Minnesota. A large concentration of this protected bird can still be seen on prairie meadows of the Rothsay area. In the early spring the male prairie chicken performs his mating ritual called booming. He spreads his wings and tail feathers, inflates the orange wind sacs and struts while making the booming sound.
On June 10, 1975, Rothsay was designated "Prairie Chicken Capital of Minnesota". This statue of a booming prairie chicken was designed and built by Art Fosse with assistance and funds from the community. The statue stands 13 x 18 feet and weighs 9,OOO pounds. It was placed on this site and unveiled, June 15. 1976.
The objective of this project is to alert area visitors and remind local residents of the beauty to be found on the native prairie grasslands.
Rothsay Centennial Committee -- 1983
Rothsay, Minnesota
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