Sparrows, warblers, wood thrushes and other songbirds feed and nest at the area spring through fall. View raccoons and muskrat year 'round. Travel one of the hiking trails to see spring wildflowers blooming in the woodlands and meadows. From the junction of Highway 19 and 32 in Salem, travel east on Highway 32 for 16 miles to the parking area on the north. They gather nuts and acorns and store them in holes and crevices in trees for winter food.
Young birds resemble adults, except they have gray heads.
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