Birding At the Site

Check out the fields and fences around the parking lot. The walk down to the river edge will produce winter-resident sparrows. Keep your eyes open for bird activity on the opposite bank as well.  The “improved” park area immediately adjacent to the river quickly peters out, although the corridor itself continues for quite some distance but has varied in quality over the years. There is an upper trail that will take you further west, where you can find a couple of deer trails that will take you deep into the woods down to the water’s edge. These will eventually take you out west of the official boundary fence, so you’ll need to make your way back to the park itself.  At the boundary fence there is a picnic area with porta-potty.  You can either double back to your left along the upper trail, or you can keep right and walk over to the campground.  Note: this campground is a relatively new addition to the park, so the trees are still fairly small.

Also note that the caretaker’s trailer has maintained a seed feeder and several hummingbird feeders in the past.  Try not to disturb the residents (and dogs) if you choose to check them out.