I posted these in Flickr a couple of days ago and was surprised at how many people who live in St. Paul did not know where these statues are located. When I explained that they were in the Upper Landing Park, also called River Park along the Mississippi river I had to explain where that is. Not the river but the park. Most of the park is fairly new, and I have taken quite a few photos of it. The statues and fountains are close to the walkways by the river and the statues are probably not visible from Shepard road or the bike paths that run along Shepard road.
There are four bronze statues of birds, called the "Mississippi Guardian Birds" by Douglas Freeman and they are next to four fountains. The sculpture on the top is my favorite. It is more of an action shot.
Wow, these birds are very cool. I like the top one too (it seems as though the bird is in a more natural position). Never been to St. Paul, but plan on visiting one day.
You take come really good pictures. What type of camera are you using?