Bells Lane Ponds

At the top of the hill on Bells Lane there are 3 or 4 ponds down the hill to the south in the middle of fields. These ponds are known for being magnets for waterfowl, especially in the winter. A spotting scope is highly recommended. The larger, main pond is easily visible. Watch for Snow, Ross’s, Cackling, and Greater White-fronted Geese, as well as Wood Duck, Green-winged and Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, Tundra Swan and many other waterfowl. In the spring/summer watch for swallows, swifts, shorebirds (e.g. Wilson’s Snipe, Spotted Sandpiper, Yellowlegs, etc.), gulls and terns, herons, and egrets. At any time of year always be on the lookout for raptors.

eBird Hotspot: Bells Lane Ponds

—Vic Laubach

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