[mou] Re: [mnbird] Eden Prairie Eagles

[Matthew E. Moses]

For those curious to check the urban eagles out, the side street off of
Anderson Parkwaywith a direct view is Chestnut Drive.  A walking path
entry point for Purgatory Creek is right there and you'd actually end up
walking right under the tree their nest is in.  They seem to tolerate the
joggers, cyclists and walkers who pass by pretty well. They are easily
viewable with just a pair of basic binoculars.

This morning both eagles were sitting guard above the nest.  Its a pair of
good sized mature eagles.  Talking to a local resident they are apparently
active in the morning hunting around the lake there and disappear during
the afternoons.  He said last year they got to enjoy them and their
eaglets learning to hunt during the spring.

Thanks to Phyllis Bofferding for sharing that they are there!

Regards,
Matt

On Wed, 8 Mar 2006, arthur bofferding wrote:
> There is an eagle nest on the west side of Purgatory Creek Wetland with
> an adult standing guard over it.  Can't see if another bird is on the
> nest.  The nest is easily visible from Anderson Lakes Pky. south of Hwy.
> 212.  Take either side streets marked with Pinebrook or Parkway
> Apartments.  Or walk the trail around the wetland. Urban eagles! Phyllis
> Bofferding Eden Prairie, Hennepin County
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