Unit 1 Marsh Overlook |
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HABITAT: |
CNWR 100-acre marsh. | ||
| BIRDING: | Spring features migrating shorebirds like American Avocets and Black-necked Stilts, while Sandhill Cranes, and Canada and White-fronted Geese stay to roost in marshlands. Spring and summer wading birds include American Bitterns, Great Blue Herons, and Great Egrets. In winter, Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons dine on abundant waterfowl. | ||
VIEWING: |
From parking area, walk between boulders at opening in barbed wire fence, and past rock outcropping at left to vantage point above lake. Use scope to scan lake, marshes, and waterways. Do not disturb roosting cranes. | ||
ACCESS: |
At intersection of McManamon Rd and Morgan Lake Rd, turn north onto Morgan Lake Rd. Drive 4.5 miles. At “T” intersection, turn right (east) toward Potholes Reservoir. Drive 0.4 mile up hill. Turn left (west) onto unnamed road. Drive 0.1 mile to gate, turn left onto unnamed dirt track, and drive 0.1 mile to parking area. | ||