30. South Scatterwood Lake – Faulk County


Habitat Lake surrounded by grassland, wetland with cattails and mudflats in dry years.


Look for these birds Half-million Snow Geese


in spring, Ross’ Geese, Bald Eagle, all shorebirds in low-water years, Chestnut-collared Longspur, Upland Sandpiper, Bobolink, Western Meadowlark, Ferruginous Hawk, sparrows, wading birds, herons and egrets, warblers in migration. Rarity: Sprague’s Pipit


Best birding months March through October Tips


Listen for Sprague’s Pipits singing in May. They


grow silent in June during nesting, then sing again in July, perhaps preparatory to a second nesting. For best variety of species, follow roads and trails all around South Scatterwood Lake.


Contact S.D. Game, Fish & Parks, Wildlife Division, Watertown Regional Office, (605) 882-5200 Aberdeen District Office, (605) 626-2391


Peregrine Falcon


South Dakota Tourism and State Development


31. Fisher Grove State Park – Spink County


Habitat 270-acre park with deciduous woodland, junipers at big loop in James River.


Look for these birds Warblers and vireos, Indigo Bunting, Grasshopper Sparrow, Le Conte’s Sparrow, Western Meadowlark, Prairie Falcon, prairie resident songbirds, sparrows, kingbirds, Red-tailed Hawk


Best birding months April through June, September State Park entrance license required. (T, CS)


Tips A birding trail following the James River starts at the campground. Red-headed Woodpeckers may be seen along roads in this area.


Contact Park Manager, Lake Louise Recreation Area, 35250 191st St., Miller, SD 57362 (605) 853-2533 LakeLouise@state.sd.us


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