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Sandhills

Samuel R. McKelvie District, Nebraska National Forest
October 26, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

This section of forest is similar to that of the Bessey District, but is not so rich in migrants. The adjoining Merritt reservoir might also be visited for waterbirds. There is a sharp-tailed grouse blind available in spring that accommodates four people on a first-come basis. At the campground always

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Schlagel Creek Wildlife Management Area
October 26, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Consists of Sandhills grassland, including two miles of Schlagel Creek. No facilities for camping are present.

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Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area and Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Mostly rolling prairie grasslands, with woody growth along creeks. Includes 10 hiking trails. State park entry permit required.

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Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Area 3,020-acre reservoir, 37 acres upland. Located 2 miles south of Sutherland, State Highway 25. Ten gull species have been observed here. These include such rarities as Thayer’s, glaucous, great and lesser black-backed, and even Ross’s gull. There are often large flocks of wintering grebes, diving ducks, double-crested cormorants, and

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Willow Lake Wildlife Management Area
October 22, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Located 25 miles southwest of Johnstown, via county road. A Sandhills lake and surrounding grassland.

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