[wisb] Rainbow Flowage- Oneida County
- From: tom prestby <jjprestby@xxxxxxx>
- To: Wisbird <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:29:03 -0500
Although known as a fall hotspot for shorebirds, the shorebird habitat on
Rainbow Flowage (just east of Lake Tomahawk) is pretty good right now. Plenty
of small sand spits and large muddy and sandy edges in areas. The highlight
late this afternoon was a WILLET seen from the Oxbow Rd dead end. Not many
other shorebirds yet except Yellowlegs. It sounds like White Pelicans were
migrating in the northland today because there was a group of 11 here as well
as Nancy Richmond's group on Pelican Lake. There has been a decent mix of
divers and dabblers present as well ever since ice off about a week and a half
ago.
For those not familiar with the flowage, the best access is from Oxbow Rd on
the NE end, Swamp Creek Rd on the East side, Hwys D and E near the dam on the
south end, and Rainbow Lake Rd on the west side. I recommend checking it out if
you're in the area.
Tom Prestby
Lake Tomahawk, Oneida County
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