James River Road Goose Pond

This farm pond often hosts large flocks of Canada Geese in the winter, which are worth scanning for rarer species. So far, the only other goose species found here is Snow, but any of the others are certainly possible. Grassland bird species such as American Pipit, Horned Lark, Eastern Meadowlark, American Kestrel, and Grasshopper Sparrow are possible in the appropriate seasons as well. The pond can be viewed by pulling off on James River Road and scoping. The landowner has been friendly towards birders, but please be respectful and stay along the road unless given permission to venture onto private property.

eBird Hotspot: James River Road Goose Pond

—Drew Chaney, February 2023