Many of us have been enjoying seeing Hennepin County shorebirds at the Purgatory Creek wetland in Eden Prairie. For those who have not yet been there, be advised there's a construction project in progress, creating a wetland hiking trail. Please do not go beyond the yellow construction tape area; and when workmen are present please ask if it is O.K. for you to bird the partially constructed path. They have been most cooperative when I asked, and a number have had a peek at shorebirds through my scope. Let's use our best birding etiquette so as not to alienate workpersons. According to an engineer I talked with, the wetland bridge should be completed in two weeks, and hopefully the entire trail not long after that. Chet Meyers, Hennepin County.
