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Re: waterfowling sites






>I believe Judy is referring to Yates Mill Pond.  It was good for ducks
>before Fran.  With the dam repaired, I doubt it will take long before the
>waterfowl return.  I have been into the wetland at the far end (maintained
>by the beavers since Fran) numerous times in the past few years and there
>have been ducks, etc. year round.  However, the pond is NCSU (Zoology)
>property (and posted against trespassing).  One *can* scan most of the
>lake from a small pull off on Penny Rd.--just past the fence that secures
>the buildings there at the corner with Lake Wheeler.
>
>Many folks are aware that the NCSU Dairy Pond is also posted but open so
>that birders can get in almost anytime and, to the best of my knowledge,
>no one has ever been questioned.  The 'Shop' pond (closer to the
>intersection of Lake Wheeler and Gorman Sts.) is pretty much the same way
>but a caretaker (with watch dogs) lives right there and will not hesitate
>to question any strangers he sees.  He is usually very nice but I am not
>so sure Campus Police would be. There are definitely liability concerns
>for the University, especially around water.
>
>The most appropriate thing to do if you would like to bird University
>property is call and get permission.  There is a person responsible for
>property oversight (any one know his name/number?  I can get it) for the
>Farms that I have contacted in the past.  For Zoology, you should call the
>Head office at 515-2741 to inquire about access to Yates MIll Pond.
>

Susan M. Campbell
Whispering Pines, NC

ncaves@utinet.net