Walked down the Bergen trail from the upper fort today. Here are some pics of the flood and also some from out on the Mendota bridge. I couldn't see the bridge to Pike Island though it may have been blocked by the trees but usually I can see it going across the Mendota bridge so it may be all the way under water.

 Kiosk in front of the visitor's center.

Native American memorial.

Sargent Lake parking lot. 

Road to visitor center from near Sargent Lake parking lot.

Visitor center from Mendota bridge. 

Yes, the visitor center was open. Jill had to hike down the Bergen trail same as I did.

FSSP is closed due to flooding

From the DNR site:  "Fort Snelling State Park is currently closed. We are experiencing many flood impacts at this time. The main roads and all trails in the Park are currently under water. Please check back for updates."

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fort_snelling/index.html

Black-crowned Night-Heron

Black-crowned Night-Heron fishing at the Snelling Lake boat launch.  He stayed even when two people came by with their dog and launched a canoe.  Photos taken Sat 6/14.

Gray Catbird. Found along main road on river side. Note rusty color under tail.

Barred Owlet

I finally got a few photos of one of the baby owls!  I think this is Parker, the non-banded owlet.  In his usual place, but a bit closer to the big tree that touches the road.  His mama was across the road keeping a close eye on her baby (and on us photographers, I imagine!)

Two Little Deer Friends

Saw these two little deer at FSSP sticking very close to each other.  They were rubbing faces together for a bit - very cute.  Photos taken Sunday 6/8 from the main road before the first beach parking lot.

One-legged heron

Here's a link to a photo on the FSSP Camera Club Facebook page. It's a one-legged Heron!
https://m.facebook.com/groups/182758201742798?view=permalink&id=799773683374577