Jameson Lake
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HABITAT:
Private resort by 332-acre Jameson Lake bordered by cliffs, wetlands, and shrub-steppe.
BIRDING: In spring, basalt cliffs hold nests of White-throated Swifts, Barrow’s Goldeneyes, and Cliff, Barn, and Violet-green Swallows. Spring waterfowl include Redheads, Gadwalls, Buffleheads, and Ruddy Ducks. At dusk during summer, listen for calls of Common Poorwills and Common Nighthawks as bats scoop up insects. Watch for Prairie Falcons and Golden Eagles, and Tundra Swans in early spring and late fall. Canyon Wrens stay year-round.
VIEWING:
Boat launch area offers good birding, or row (no motors) to small island. Campground presents good views of wetland. Popular fishing spot May 1-July 4, and during October.
ACCESS: From Hwy 2 at milepost 172.3, turn north onto Jameson Lake Rd. Drive 6.1 miles to Jack’s Resort. Park to right of gate.

 

 

 

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