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Show A20 Castle Valley Review, February 2009 Continued from Previous Page. Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area (Compton’s Knoll), located about 10 miles northwest of Corinne. To reach the WMA, take Exit 365 off of I‑15 and travel west on SR-83 through Corinne. Stay on SR-83 until you get to 6800 W. (Iowa String). Travel north to 6800 N. Travel west on 6800 N. until you reach the Salt Creek WMA/Compton’s Knoll Watchable Wildlife site. Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, located on the west side of Farmington at 1325 W. Glover Lane (925 South). If you’re traveling north on I-15, coming from Salt Lake City and other areas south of Farmington: To reach the WMA, travel north on I-15, and exit the freeway at Exit 325. Turn left on Park Lane and travel west. The road will angle to the south, and you’ll come to Clark Lane at the first traffic light. Turn right. Travel west to the first stop sign, which is at 1525 West, and turn left. Travel south to Glover Lane, Going On Now! Up to 25% OFF “The greatest amount of comfort & support at incredible prices.” We Make The World’s Best Mattress™ and turn right. Travel west on Glover Lane for about two blocks until you come to 1700 W. Turn left on 1700 W. and travel south to the Great Salt Lake Nature Center. You can park in the park‑ ing lot. If you’re traveling south on I-15, coming from Ogden and other areas north of Farming‑ ton: To reach the WMA, travel south on I-15 and exit the freeway at Exit 325. Go to the stoplight and turn right on Park Lane. Travel south to the next light, which is at Clark Lane, and turn right. Travel west to the first stop sign, which is at 1525 West, and turn left. Travel south to Glover Lane, and turn right. Travel west on Glover Lane for about two blocks until you come to 1700 W. Turn left on 1700 W. and travel south to the Great Salt Lake Nature Center. You can park in the parking lot. If you attend the event at Farmington Bay, you may want to drop by the Great Salt Lake Nature Center at the north end of the WMA. In addition to participating in fun activities, you can learn more about becoming a volunteer at the WMA. Volunteers lead bird‑ ing tours and help with other projects. “We’ll set spotting scopes up at each view‑ ing site so you can get a good look at the eagles,” says Bob Walters, Watch‑ able Wildlife coordinator for the DWR. “Biolo‑ gists and volunteers will also be on hand to help you spot the eagles and to answer any questions you have.” Information about bald eagles, and wildlife watching and birding opportunities in Utah, will be available at each location. You can get the materials for free, or for a small cost. The best time to see eagles on Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 depends on two things. If you want to attend during the warmest time of the day, attend late in the morning or early in the afternoon. “The warmer temperatures are especially important if you bring young chil‑ dren with you,” Walters says. Late morning and early afternoon is also the clearest time of the day to see the eagles. If you want to see the greatest number of eagles, attend between 2 and 4 p.m. “In mid-af‑ ternoon, the eagles start flying to trees to roost for the night,” Walters says. “If you want to see the greatest number of eagles, mid to late after‑ noon is usually the best time to attend.” If you attend Bald Eagle Day, dress in warm clothes and bring wa‑ terproof boots. Also, if you want to get pictures of the eagles, bring a telephoto lens. “The eagles will be some distance from the viewing areas,” Walters says. “In the past, we’ve had photographers try and get close to the eagles. They ended up scaring the eagles away.” Walters started Bald Eagle Day in 1990 as a way to introduce people to Utah’s wildlife. “Bald Eagle Day was started as a way to arouse people’s interest, whet their ap‑ petite and make them aware of the wildlife around them,” Walters says. Since it began, Bald Eagle Day has become Utah’s most well attend‑ ed, and one of its most enjoyed, wildlife-view‑ ing events. For more informa‑ tion about Bald Eagle Day, call Walters at (801) 538- 4771, or Division of Wildlife Resources offic‑ es in Ogden, Springville, Vernal or Cedar City. Wild turkeys released in Nine Mile Canyon The Ultimate in Bedding Comfort – Perfect Sleeper! King Set Sale Price Jalesburg Pillow Soft Jalesburg Euro Top Addison Pillow Soft Addison Euro Top $879 $999 $1,099 $1,149 Queen Set Sale Price Jalesburg Pillow Soft Jalesburg Euro Top Addison Pillow Soft Addison Euro Top $599 $699 $799 $879 Financing Available! O.A.C. 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