This is the largest of the bodies of water in the Hollymead/Forest Lakes neighborhood, and is a good place in migration or during freeze events for waterfowl. Usually Canada Geese, Mallards, and Pied-billed Grebes are all that can be expected, but most of our species of waterfowl have been recorded here at one point or another. The marshy inflow area is a good place to look for Rusty Blackbirds in migration, and several species of warblers have been recorded here over the years. Notable records include Cackling Goose, Caspian Tern, Red-necked Grebe, Virginia Rail, Common Loon, Snowy Egret, and Black-crowned Night-Heron. A paved trail running from the north side of the dam is the best way to view the lake, and gravel pull-offs offer room for a few cars.
eBird Hotspot: Lake Hollymead
—Drew Chaney, February 2023