Itasca County and Chippewa National Forest Birding
This county road actually starts out as CR 88 when it leaves Hwy 2 opposite of Hwy 6 west of Cohasset. The road ends 8 miles later (or begins if you prefer) in Deer River. CR 128 runs through pastures, bogs, and wooded areas. LeConte’s Sparrows can be found in the open meadows along the road. Northern Shrikes and raptors are common here, including some active Bald Eagle nests visible from the road.
The spruce bog on the corner 1.5 miles west of the 88 - 128 intersection is home to Gray Jays and there is a short trail you can walk back to the powerline that I often check. Keep an eye on the bird feeders on this road as well. There is another tamarack/spruce bog where 128 and 144 intersect as well.
There are sewage ponds 1 mile east of Deer River on CR 128, 1/2 mile north on an access road. I have not been back to the ponds due to the gate at the south end of the road.