Parking areas are provided for the club’s fishermen, so giving them the right of way is a must. Parking on provided areas and graveled roadways is also a must. Spotting scope is recommended. October through March provide an opportunity to see Snow Goose, Ross’s Goose, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Horned Grebe, American Coot and three species of mergansers. Canada Geese, Mallards, Ring-necked Ducks and the American Coots are common during the above mentioned months. Notable sightings are American Bittern, Black Scoter (the second accepted Mountains and Valleys record), Tundra Swan, Cooper’s Hawk, Bald Eagle and Bonaparte’s Gull
Accessibility: Falls Mills is located in the northeast part of Tazewell County via Falls Mills Road (Rt. 102) near the town of Bluefield. The lake is located on state secondary route 643. Falls Mills Lake was built by Norfolk and Western Railroad in the early 1900’s to provide water for their steam engines. It is currently maintained and stocked by the Falls Mills Fishing Club. Summer birding can be difficult because of the influx of fishermen. Easy access by Mud Fork Road and state maintained (graveled) road allow for great views of migrating and winter resident waterfowl. Route 643 (Mud Fork Road) meanders through less populated areas that provide great birding opportunities.
Owner/Manager & Official Website: Falls Mills Fishing Club
eBird Hotspot: Falls Mills Lake
—Clancey Deel