|
Return to map
Lauderdale Waterfowl RefugeBirding Seasons: Spring A- Summer C Fall A- Winter A+
Site Description and Habitats The site is mostly a large cleared and farmed bottomland area filled with water management units that can be managed for the benefit of waterfowl, wading birds, and shorebirds. An enclosed and elevated viewing platform is available for use. Access is restricted to the observation tower and road only. Look for the wildlife observation toawer on the east side of the road. The best time to visit is the winter when water management units are flooded and and waterfowl abound.
Bird species of interest Spring and Fall Migration: shorebirds including Wilson’s Snipe, Pectoral Sandpipers among others. Summer: Winter: Snow, Ross's, Canada, and Greater White-fronted Geese, Mallards, Northern Pintail, Northern Shovelers, American Black Ducks, Ring-necked Duck, among other waterfowl. Year-Round: Large number of Red-tailed Hawks, Bald Eagle Rarities Seen at this Site: Common Green-winged Teal, Golden Eagle Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here
Detailed directions for birding Lauderdale Waterfowl Refuge Lat-Long (GPS) coordinates Fees and Hours Hazards
Facilities Contact
Info for other sites
|
