Lake Maria Lake Sarah

Lake Maria Lake Sarah

Here’s a couple Murray County lakes worth a visit in migration, and during nesting season. There’s not much to them, but they often seem to hold a surprise. In summer look for nesting Western Grebe, or perhaps Common Loon (seen with young in 2013). The diversion structure gives a vantage point at the busy area between the tow lakes, while the North end of Maria has a quaint little park to explore. (Look for Trumpeter Swan on the wetland North of Maria. During dry times, the South end of Sarah along US Why 59 can be good for shorebirds, and sis usually good for waterfowl. In addition, the gravel road to the North of Lake Sarah can prove to have interesting migrants.