Subject: [Tweeters] Wet spots; Doug. County
Date: Jan 21 21:37:34 2010
From: merdave at homenetnw.net - merdave at homenetnw.net



Hi, Tweeters. I know there are many people who come to the
Douglas/Okanogan counties to bird. One hot spot that has been dry for
many years is Atkins Lake, on Hwy. 2, west of the Dry Falls junction.
(See DeLorme, p. 85, 4 1/2 and D.) Right now, Atkins Lake is a lake
again!!! We've seen C. Geese, Pintails and Mallards there. There is
water over the road (Heritage), just north of the lake, so I recommend Rd.
O, which is paved. There are many wet spots, some with birds. Almost all
snow is melted, so dirt roads are very soft. If the water stays,
migration of shorebirds and waterfowl should be very good this spring.
Good birding to you all. Meredith Spencer, Bridgeport, WA.
merdave at homenetnw.net