This morning Maureen & I hiked into Elm Creek Park Reserve from its west
side, starting at 121st Ave off of north-south-running Fernbrook Lane.
121st Ave. becomes a gravel 2-track once you pass the gate & enter the
park heading east.
We heard, then saw, a Northern Shrike shortly after entering the park.
It was on the north side of 121st Ave using trees on the high ground on
the west side of the pond that you encounter about 1/3 mile beyond the
gate. We also spotted the shrike in the same area as we were leaving
the park about 2 hours later. It was perching on both sides of 121st
Ave, but mostly used the north side.
This was our first Northern Shrike of the season in Elm Creek. On
Monday we spotted our FOS Northern Shrike in Crow Hassan Park Reserve in
western Hennepin County. That shrike was just east of the 4 Corners area.
We also saw a Hermit Thrush along 121st Ave near the gate as we were
leaving Elm Creek.
Ron Refsnider
Coon Rapids, MN
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