If you enjoy bird-watching there is an outstanding spot to view a heron rookery near the northwest suburbs. The rookery sits about two and a half miles east of downtown Robbinsdale on two islands in the Mississippi River. On the east bank in Minneapolis is Marshall Terrace Park. From there you can walk down to the river to view the heron rookery. The best time is really April, May when there’s not any leaves on the trees. The great blue heron is the largest north American heron. They stand about four feet tall and their wing span is… Read More
