Ruddy Duck Loren Hansen


36. Dry Lake #2 – Clark County


Habitat Road north out of Willow Lake ends in the lake, once dry, now flooded, encompassing 3,750 acres. Cattails along road, nesting colony on west side.


Look for these birds Western Grebe, Snowy Egret, Blue-winged Teal, Ruddy Duck. Rarities: Least Bittern, Clark’s Grebe, Little Blue Heron, Tri-colored Heron, Cinnamon Teal


Best birding months April through September


Tips Watch for Least Bitterns near colony. Access is gained to the lake on all sides by turning on section line roads toward the shore, which grows and recedes with rain each year.


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


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