Dave Grosshuesch found a Northern Hawk-Owl in northern Cook County on Wednesday. The bird was seen at Kindle Creek along the Shoe Lake Rd (FR 313), which is about 2 miles west of Greenwood Lake, as a Hawk-Owl flies.
I don't have exact mileage, but to reach this spot from Grand Marais, go about 15-17 miles up the Gunflint Trail (Hwy 12) and turn right (east) onto the Greenwood Lake Road (FR 309). At about 4-5 miles, turn left (north) on the Shoe Lake Rd. (FR 313). Kindle Creek is about 3 miles up the road, and it runs through a spruce bog. All of these roads are snow-covered, but plowed. Note that the Minnesota Gazetteer incorrectly labels the southern portion of FR 313 as FR 1386. Jim Lind Two Harbors
