15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN 55378

Thursday, May 16, 7-10 AM

One of the best birding areas in Twin Cities Metro! Focus is on songs/calls of nesting birds in a hardwood forest as well as spring migrants. Hooded warbler is a target species.

DIRECTIONS      Head south from Minneapolis on 35W. Take Exit 2 for Burnsville Pkwy. Turn L on Burnsville Pkwy., go 2.1 miles. Turn right on Burnsville Pkwy W., go 1.6 miles. Continue straight ahead on Hanrehan Lake Blvd., go 1.1 miles. At the traffic circle take 2^nd exit onto Murphy Lake Blvd., go 0.1 mile. Turn left into Park. Meet in parking lot.  44.724223, -93.348243

REGISTRATION     None

DIFFICULTY      Approximately 3+ miles on wide, natural grass and dirt trails (some areas slightly rocky) with some moderate, long hills. This is our longest and most challenging trip. Pit toilets available at main trailhead

near parking lot.

LEADER     Bill Stjern, norskestar@comcast.net 651- 458-1542