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Agency Plains

Jefferson County | Madras North & East

In the summer Swainson’s Hawks are present and are replaced in the winter by other raptors including Rough Legged Hawks.  This area is good for wintering flocks of Sparrows, Pipits and Horned Larks. The occasional Lap- land Longspur can be foun...

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Ashwood Area

Jefferson County | Madras North & East

Canyon with riparian vegetation and creek. This is a great area for the secretive Mountain Quail. Rock and Canyon Wren can be found on the canyon walls. Loggerhead Shrike, Sage Thrasher, and other desert species are common along the Ashwood Road.<...

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Brewer Reservoir

Jefferson County | Madras North & East

This road weaves through grassland, juniper and sage as well as some farmland. The reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in the county and can be good for fall and spring waterfowl.  Shorebirds are present in small numbers in the fall...

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Mecca Flats

Jefferson County | Madras North & East

Orioles, warblers, Song Sparrows, Belted Kingfisher, both goldeneyes, Buffleheads, Hooded and Common Mergansers, Black-capped Chickadees, Rock Wren, Canyon Wren, House Wren, Pacific Wren, Marsh Wren, and Chukar are but a few of the species that ca...

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