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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 30.6504/-96.3732 (2021-02-17 16:38:29 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Finfeather Lake" (2021-02-17 16:38:29 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)
Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)
American Coot (Fulica americana)
Couch's Kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)
Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva)

Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:41:57)

Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:41:43)

American Coot (Fulica americana) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:41:25)

Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:41:03)

Couch's Kingbird (Tyrannus couchii) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:40:48)

  • Timing and strategy

Occasionally birded for ducks in the winter. No trails, no park, and only a few vantage points on this lake.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:40
Occasionally birded for ducks in the winter. No trails, no park, and only a few vantage points on this lake.  
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:32
Occasionally birded for ducks in the winter. No trails, no park, and only a few vantage points on this lake.  
  • How to get there

Use Atkins Street or Fountain Avenue to find a parking location.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:33
Use Atkins Street or Fountain Avenue to find a parking location.

Lake is viewable from the northeast corner of Atkins street, or a small area on Fountain Avenue.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:34
Lake is viewable from the northeast corner of Atkins street, or a small area on Fountain Avenue.
  • Other attractions

None. Go to Lake Bryan if you have not yet.  

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:35
None. Go to Lake Bryan if you have not yet.  

None

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:35
None

Multiple crimes over the years make this easily the least safe birding location in town.  Do not go here in the dark. Do not walk along the railroad. Be polite to any police patrolling the area.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:43
Multiple crimes over the years make this easily the least safe birding location in town.  Do not go here in the dark. Do not walk along the railroad. Be polite to any police patrolling the area.
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 21:37
Multiple crimes over the years make this easily the least safe birding location in town.  Do not go here in the dark.
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