It is a huge complex so we had to eliminate a few things. One item not seen was the power plant as it would have been many hours in touring. It would be worth it I am sure. We did all our looking outdoors as that is the main thrust of our trip anyway.
We started with the campground as the trees usually attract some birds. There were : LEAST FLYCATCHER and EASTERN KINGBIRD. Then some ponds from the Fish Hatchery that were being drained and some birds were there as well. The COMMON GOLDENEYE and about 20 chicks were in the ponds Two families made up those chicks. We then drove around the Pastures where the Buffalo are kept and although they are enclosed here, they made a good "look see". There were a few baby buffalo.
The rest of the time was spent seeing the lake and the dam from different angles and birdinga as we went, We did pick up 27 species today.
Here are some photos.
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| The spillway right after building (1930's) |
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| The twin Power houses |
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| The Veteran's Memorial on site. |
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| A side view of the twin powerhouses. (Look closely!) |
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| The spill way during construction. It is a milelong. |
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| The spillway was flowing today. One of only 7 openings for it, in 85 years. |
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| A view from on top of the Missouri River. |
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| Sandstone rock outcroppings on top of Milk River Lookout |
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| The road up to Milk River Lookout was 12-15 % in places. |
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| A 'Poor Will' that was sleeping on a post today. (Ruth has good eyes) |
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| A bull Buffalo in the pasture. |
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| Some of the 16 million acre-feet of the Fort Peck Reservoir. It is 138 miles long! |
Tomorrow we head for Williston North Dakota.
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