(along a snowmobile trail accessed by taking Lexington Ave. to Jordell Drive/St. NE, which becomes Saturn Ave.; the trail entrance is by Saturn's intersection with 205th St.--this trail runs into Carlos Avery, BUT BE WARNED THAT CARLOS AVERY'S USUAL ENTRY ROADS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED, presumably for poor driving condition, so check with staff if you plan to go there:
at least 7 flickers dining at the trailside in various places one E. bluebird (m) perched above the trail, then investigating a nearby tree cavity; on our return along the path, we heard a bluebird in the same area making soft noises, close to the ground, just off the trail, among trees with many small cavities (we tried to locate its exact position, to no avail) 5 sightings of shrike, probably at least two individuals, based on an apparent size difference, actively hunting from small trees and shrubs redtail hawk (in addition to a few en route) at least 3 bald eagles on Boot Lake: two immature on the ice, one adult who flew from the ice up to the nest in an evergreen twice distantly heard only, sandhill cranes Linda Whyte
