Winter birding here can be a bit hit or miss for waterfowl, the main target for any visit to this location. The most productive conditions for birding here seem to be when the pond is about 50% frozen, however this is a somewhat rare condition for this pond that often goes from unfrozen to completely frozen rather quickly. A small flock of 4 Canvasback was seen here under the aforementioned conditions. Irrespective of the water conditions, a large flock of geese is often visible and worth scanning. The reading of goose leg bands on geese from a flock in another part of the golf course has shown that these flocks are a mix of local and migrant geese demonstrating the potential for vagrants to be mixed in with these golf course flocks. In fact, a Greater White-fronted Goose was found at Penderbrook Golf Club--Ponds No. 3 & 4 in December 2016.
Accessibility: Viewing of the pond here is recommended from the road only. On extremely poor weather, especially snowy, days it may be possible to walk the paved golf cart paths, however, please be aware that golfers frequently play this course in very poor weather. Free parking is available along S Penderbrook Drive.
Owner/Manager: Penderbrook Golf Club
eBird Hotspot: Penderbrook Golf Club--Pond No. 1
—Nick Newberry