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HABITAT:	100+ acres of BuRec/WDFW Potholes Reservoir with shallow water and mud flats bordered by willow thickets.
BIRDING:	Water level in reservoir is lowered July-October, creating extensive mud flats: heaven for shorebirds! Look for six species of sandpiper including Baird’s and Pectoral; as well as Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitchers, and American Avocets. Along with shorebirds come raptors: Peregrine Falcons, Merlins, and Northern Harriers. During migration, check willows for Yellow-rumped and Wilson’s Warblers, and Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets. Fall through spring, view large numbers of White-crowned Sparrows plus some Golden-crowned and Lincoln’s Sparrows.
VIEWING:	Good view of both arms of Lind Coulee at road pullout 0.2 mile before parking lot. Use scope to identify shorebirds.
ACCESS:	From Hwy 17, turn west onto Hwy 262 toward Potholes State Park. Drive 4 miles. From Hwy 262/O’Sullivan Dam Rd at milepost 20, turn north onto Rd M SE. Drive 0.3 mile. At end of guard rail, turn right (east) onto unnamed gravel road. Drive 0.3 mile to WDFW parking area on right.

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