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Fish and Wildlife 14 Reclamation's reservoirs are managed to provide wildlife enhancement by restoring or minimizing disruption of habitat. The bald eagle, an endangered species, is a common winter resident in the North Platte River Basin. Two national wildlife refuges were created as a result of North Platte River Basin Reclamation Projects. The Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, covering the Sweetwater arm and the headwaters of the reservoir near "Miracle Mile," is a nesting area for Canada geese. Waterfowl and migratory birds pass through the refuge on their north -south flights. Large game is abundant around Pathfinder Reservoir and provides excellent hunting for pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Sage grouse, an upland game species, is also common around Pathfinder. Pathfinder supports cold -water fish such as rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The North Platte National Wildlife Refuge is located around the off - stream reservoirs northeast of Scottsbluff. Migratory waterfowl use this area extensively in the fall and early winter. To protect wildlife, this L refuge is closed to all recreational activity between October 1 and January 15. Seminoe Reservoir harbors many golden eagles. Some nests can be seen by boat on the southern arm of the reservoir. Bighorn sheep and elk have been introduced near the area and winter in the Morgan Creek Winter Range. Pronghorn antelope also abound at Seminoe. The area around Guernsey and Glendo Reservoirs is a nesting area for large numbers of great blue herons and double- crested cormorants. White pelicans are often seen throughout the mild seasons at these reservoirs. These species also can be seen on the North Platte Wildlife Refuge at Lake Alice and Lake Minatare. Glendo supports a moderate mule deer population during the winter. Warm-water fish, primarily walleye, yellow perch, and catfish, inhabit Glendo Reservoir. C 6