Dodson Road - Winchester Wastewa	xxxxx	x
HABITAT:	100+ acres within WDFW Desert Wildlife Area with scattered trees and wetlands of common reed grass along wasteway.
BIRDING:	In early spring, Violet-green Swallows arrive to harvest emerging insects; Bank Swallows arrive in late April to nest. Sandbars are popular with migrating Long-billed Dowitchers, and Caspian and Forster’s Terns. Check trees for breeding Eastern and Western Kingbirds, American Goldfinches, and Song Sparrows. Gadwalls are present in winter.
VIEWING:	Near parking area, view sandbars with scope. Walk north over low sand dunes to first two ponds. Listen for American Bitterns and Marsh Wrens.
ACCESS:	At intersection of Dodson Rd and Frenchman Hills Rd, turn north onto Dodson Rd. Drive 6 miles. Turn right (east) at Public Hunting/Public Fishing sign into WDFW parking area.

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