24. Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area

Go 3 miles south of Marietta on County Road 7 and 1 mile west on the township road. The 379-acre lake is heavily utilized by waterfowl and shore birds during spring migration. On an irregular basis, the site harbors breeding populations of eared grebes, Wilson’s phalaropes and 130 other species on these outings. Snowy egrets, although rare in Minnesota have become expected here. A spring bird watch outing draws national attention every April.