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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 35.9373/-90.1006 (2020-11-27 20:32:13 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Big Lake WMA" (2020-11-27 20:32:13 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata)
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Redhead (Aythya americana)
Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Redhead (Aythya americana) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:33:31)

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:33:12)

Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:33:03)

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:32:48)

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:32:30)

Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:32:20)

Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:32:09)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:31:52)

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:31:39)

  • Timing and strategy

Big Lake WMA/NWR is a very underbirded marshy area that likely gets visits from numerous rarities annually. Providing a good mix of warblers in the spring and ducks in the fall, this place should be birded much more.  Numerous Bald Eagles winter at Mallard Lake. Examples of past rarities include Long-tailed Duck, Surf Scoter, and Common Merganser.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:31
Big Lake WMA/NWR is a very underbirded marshy area that likely gets visits from numerous rarities annually. Providing a good mix of warblers in the spring and ducks in the fall, this place should be birded much more.  Numerous Bald Eagles winter at Mallard Lake. Examples of past rarities include Long-tailed Duck, Surf Scoter, and Common Merganser.
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:23
Big Lake WMA/NWR is a very underbirded marshy area that likely gets visits from numerous rarities annually. Providing a good mix of warblers in the spring and ducks in the fall, this place should be birded much more.  Numerous Bald Eagles winter at Mallard Lake.
  • How to get there

Enter the WMA, NWR, or boardwalk from AR 18.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:23
Enter the WMA, NWR, or boardwalk from AR 18.

Area closures should be checked before entry.  These change with current construction.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:27
Area closures should be checked before entry.  These change with current construction.
  • Other attractions

None

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:28
None

None

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:28
None

Watch out for venomous snakes.  Be wary of hunters if birding during a hunting season.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:29
Watch out for venomous snakes.  Be wary of hunters if birding during a hunting season.
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