[Birdtalk] Snowy Plovers at Harold Crane WMA

[Kristin Purdy]

This morning, I counted 25 Snowy Plovers within 15 yards or so along the 
eastern edge of Harold Crane WMA in Box Elder County. Most were juveniles; a 
few were adults. The birds were in the strip of playa about halfway between 
Harold Crane's main entrance at the southwest corner of Willard Reservoir 
and the north entrance. To folks familiar with the area, the plovers were 
just west of the three phragmites stands.

To reach the area west of Willard Bay, take I-15 exit 351 and turn west at 
the end of the exit ramp. Turn west again a tenth of a mile or two later at 
4000N in Farr West; you'll also see a sign for Willard Bay's south marina at 
this intersection. Drive west until the pavement ends and then zig north and 
zag west until the road parallels Willard Reservoir's south dike and 
eventually curves around the reservoir's southwest corner at Harold Crane. 
If you continue north a mile and a half or so, you'll reach the water of 
Great Salt Lake, which is nearly fresh due to the proximity of Willard 
Reservoir's outlet. The road around the reservoir continues to be dry, but 
is better navigated with the help of Dramamine.

Kris