Potholes State Park
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Potholes State Park |
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HABITAT: |
640-acre, family-friendly park with sagebrush, shrubs and tall trees, lake and shoreline. | ||
| BIRDING: | Spring migration brings Lewis’s Woodpeckers in May, plus Black-headed Grosbeaks, nesting Bullock’s Orioles, and abundant California Quail. Watch for Ospreys in May and September. In winter, Tundra Swans fly overhead, while plentiful prey draws Bald Eagles, Northern Harriers, and Red-tailed Hawks. Watch lake for Buffleheads, American Coots, Greater and Lesser Scaups, and Common Goldeneyes. | ||
VIEWING: |
Take 0.25-mile interpretive trail that starts at day-use area, or walk park perimeter. Walk east along beach 0.5 mile to adjoining WDFW Blythe Access boat launch to see shorebirds in spring and early fall, and sparrows in winter. (Boat launch accessible by car from Hwy 262 at milepost 13.1). | ||
ACCESS: |
From Hwy 262 /O’Sullivan Dam Rd at milepost 12.7, turn north into Potholes State Park. | ||