Pristine beauty is what can be found at Milford on a snow-covered winter day. That and much wildlife. Hawks and eagles both reside at the lake during the winter and I have also seen several blue heron still lingering around the partially frozen lake.
There are several wildlife areas specifically set aside for viewing the creatures of nature. The roads in these areas are gravel or dirt and are not maintained, so you enter at your own risk, but if you feel confident your vehicle will get around in snowy conditions it's well worth exploring the winter lake.