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HABITAT:	CNWR, braided series of wetlands and lakes surrounded by scattered willow patches and shrub-steppe.
BIRDING:	The lakes, notably Pillar and Wigeon, host 14 species of ducks including Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teals and Northern Pintails; also watch for Pied-billed Grebes, and Caspian and Forster’s Terns. Tree groves are popular with Northern Flickers and Downy Woodpeckers, Lazuli Buntings, Bullock’s Orioles, Cedar Waxwings, and 3 sparrow species. Rock walls provide habitat for Say’s Phoebes, Cliff and Violet-green Swallows, and Rock and Canyon Wrens.
VIEWING:	Open to public Apr 1-Sept 30. From parking area, meander several miles through sagebrush and around lakes.
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 0.2 mile and veer right at Soda Lake Dam sign. Drive 0.2 mile to earthen dam. Continue 0.2 mile across dam, turn right. Drive 0.2 mile. Park at interpretive sign.

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