I will be leading a couple of field trips this weekend targeting prairie birds in Dakota County. We will be seeking and studying several sparrows, both meadowlarks, Dickcissels, Boblinks, Orchard Orioles, Brewers Blackbirds, etc. This is a good field trip for new birders as well as more experienced birders who want to find some of the more ellusive birds of the grasslands. These trips are primarily by car and involve little walking.
On Saturday the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) will sponsor the trip. No reservation is required and all are invited. The Sunday trip is sponsored by the Dakota County Parks and requires reservation and a fee. You need to call 651.438.4737 (press 3) for details and to sign up. This trip will be a smaller group with more individual attention. Both trips will meet at 7am at Schaar's Bluff, Spring Lake Park Reserve. We expect to finish by 1pm. Directions to Spring Lake Park Reserve-Schaars Bluff: Go south on Hwy. 52/55 to the Hastings exit, then east (about 7 miles) to Jacobs Avenue (just before Hastings). Turn left (north) and follow road until it T's at CR42. Take 42 west 1½ miles to Idell Ave. Go north to Schaars Bluff trailhead (follow the signs). If you have any questions, please call Steve at 612-978-3993. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@comcast.net
