Saturday, March 28, 9;30 – 11:30 am
Pigs Eye Chôkan Tanka Park, 2165 Pig’s Eye Lake Road, St Paul
EVENT OVERVIEW: You’re Invited to the Welcome Back Kestrels Party! Our birds, many of whom have been wintering in warmer climes, know that Spring is back in Minnesota. They also know that nesting spots are at a premium, so they have to get back here in a hurry to stake their claim. At both events, you will also be able to talk with Kestrel Nest Box Monitor Volunteers.
INFORMATION: Bring binoculars, a camera phone, a field guide, a sketch pad & pencil, if you can. We will have loaner binoculars and field guides available. Dress for the weather. The closest facility is a porta-potty at the nearby Wood Chipper operation.
DIRECTIONS: If you are coming to this park for the first time, please reach out to the trip leaders for more detailed instructions. The Warner Road / Childs Lake Road / Pigs Eye Lake Road intersections are a bit challenging. Meet in the parking lot at the far end of the entrance road from the sign Pig’s Eye Chôkan Tanka Park.
REGISTRATION: None
ACCESSIBILITY: We will be walking 1/2 mile in and 1/2 mile out. The trail is fairly flat with a slow dip in grade on the approach to and from the concrete bridge over Battle Creek. The walk will be on a truck trail which may be muddy and rutted. There are no benches. Bring a camp stool if you would like to rest. The closest facilities is a port-a-potty at the nearby Wood Chipper operation.
LEADER: Kiki Sonnen kikisonnen@gmail.com
American Kestrel (photo by Sam Swartley / Audubon Photography Awards)
