It is 3 miles to hatchery. Walk the dike roads, please. Lakeland Farms . A popular birding spot with a well-deserved reputation. If you only have time for one stop while you're in the Marion area, this should be it.
Waterfowl are prevalent in the lakes.
Watch for a variety of raptors over the fields. Bluebirds, water pipits, buntings, shrikes, dickcissels and meadowlarks and both crow species are often seen in the fields. To reach the farm continue south on AL 5 past Marion, turn R at Prier Dr and head north a short distance. Turn L onto CR 20 at the Lakeland Farms sign. Continue west and turn L onto the dirt road, where the fence ends.