Date: 4/26/24 6:38 pm From: John Schladweiler <joschlad...> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Salt Lake Viewing Platform
Thanks Jason,
Just an FYI. There are plans (and $$) for the DNR to redo the observation
platform which should occur this summer.
John Schladweiler
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:16 AM Jason Frank <jmfrank84...> wrote:
> For those many, many birders who will be visiting Salt Lake this weekend:
>
> Please be aware that the viewing platform on the Minnesota side is
> pretty rough shape.
>
> I'm requesting that groups and caravans of birders avoid using it this
> weekend.
>
> With extremely high water and no mudflats on that side of the lake,
> there aren't any decent viewing opportunities there right now anyway.
>
> Currently, the best viewing areas are the peninsula across from Zoar
> Church on the South Dakota side (but once you step out onto the
> peninsula, you're technically back in Minnesota) and at the east
> corner of the lake from the roadside.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Jason Frank
> Salt Lake Birding Weekend Coordinator
> Ortonville, MN
>
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