Birding Site Guide to Hartell CA Printable Site Guide HARTELL (RONALD & MAUDE) CONSERVATION AREA Edge Wade, February 2012 111 acres Clinton Co. DeLorme 27, B-7 GPS: 39.6029357651,-94.4016512887 Map: http://extra.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/200001map.pdf MDC owned; for more information call 816-271-3100 Directions: From Plattsburg, go east 3 miles on Hwy. 116, north on Hwy. 33 for two miles, then east on 280 Street 0.5 miles to the entrance. When to Visit/Species to Expect: This is a gem of a site. The easily accessible varied habitat promises good birding potential any season The few birding reports to CACHE have produced a checklist of 89 species as of February, 2012, with a good mix from waterfowl to flycatchers, warblers and sparrows. A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was here in July 2002. The 10 species of warblers reported are mostly from mid May. Features of interest to birders: This area was developed by the Clinton County Sportsmen’s Club in the 1950s and donated to MDC in 1999.It is well-designed for easy access to small lakes, forest/woods (10 acres), and grassland (83 acres). The internal roads provide good viewing angles from cars for birders with limited walking ability. The six small impoundments (1.8 to 5.1 acres) and the .9 acre Wood Duck Slough can all be birded on foot or from a car. Facilities include an outdoor classroom, 8 parking lots, and a one-quarter mile interpretive hiking trail along the Little Platte River. Toilets: 2 privies Camping: None Hazards/Limitations: None noted Nearby Birding Sites: Wallace SP, Kendzora (Anthony & Beatrice) CA, Pony Express CA, Watkins Mill SP, Lathrop Bridge Access.