Hello - it may not be new to some, but I discovered a new trail in Anoka County.
It's in Andover and it is called Martin's Meadows. While on the trail I ran into the gentleman who sold the property to the city of Andover. His name is Jeff Luedtke and his grandfather Martin bought the land years and years ago. Noted 30 species while on a short walk. Spotted Sandpiper, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Accipiter (sp), Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Northern Flicker, Downy, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Phoebe, House Wren, American Crow, Blue Jay, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Philadelphia Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Nashville Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Ovenbird (missed photo opportunity), Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Towhee (juvenile), Rose-breasted Grosbeak, American Goldfinch, White-throated Sparrows (a ton of these), Lincoln's Sparrow, Fox Sparrow. In the field along 173rd I noted some Eastern Bluebirds and also Sandhill Crane. Trail is accessed by taking 7th avenue north of Anoka and turning right on 173rd and then the first right which is Navajo. Navajo dead ends to a cul de sac and the trail starts there. Not for the faint of heart as it first starts with a steep drop which requires walking sideways or use of a walking stick. You will get a workout going back up. Trail is rough with a lot of small trees that were cut. Trail weaves and dead ends in many places. When you get to the first "t" in the trail and take it to the right you will eventually come to Jeff Luedtke's property which is not clearly marked. I think the trail property ends under the power lines. Pete Anoka, MN ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
