Thanks to the great information you all provided, a quick trip from St. Paul on Sunday to the Hinckley area was successful and satisfying. On a two hour driving tour (3:30 pm-5:30 pm) taking Hwy 48 east from I-35 to cty 21, east on 30 to 24 south to 48 back west to I-35, we saw: 20 GGOs (almost hit the last one as it flew across 48), a northern hawk owl (along 48 east of 21), a pair of bald eagles, and a pileated woodpecker. It was a beautiful day to be out of the city, with the new snow cover and mild temps. Without you, we would have missed this exciting and rewarding adventure.
Sarah Gleason
