Anderson Road Swale

Habitat and Birds

S Anderson Rd is surrounded by open pastures and farmland, with small patches of berries and other low vegetation, seasonal wetlands and ponds. It offers good birding at any time of year, but especially shines in winter, when huge flocks of waterfowl utilize the area. Most common and large flocks of Cackling and Canada Geese, with Snows and White-fronted Geese sometimes present. Tundra and Trumpeter (rare) Swans have been observed. Scan the American Wigeon flocks for the occasional Eurasian. Although the ponds are often dry in the fall, shorebirds including Semipalmated Plover, and sandpipers (mostly Western and Least, but occasionally Solitary) can be found in the spring. Hawks, falcons and Bald Eagles are regular. Scan trees and other perches in winter for Northern Shrike (rare). Black Phoebe is regular. This area has generated the third highest species list on eBird for the county so you should be sure to check it out. See the checklist for other possible species. Note: Please be considerate of the residents — park on the side of the road, do not trespass into any farmland, and when possible, try to avoid parking directly in front of houses (especially toward the end of the road).