Stop at the north end of the road just south of Lakeview Rd. and scan the lake for waterfowl and other waterbirds. The small bay to the southwest often harbours waterfowl during strong west winds.

In addition to a variety of waterfowl species, this is a good location from which to observe groups of migrant Bonaparte’s Gull foraging over the lake, particularly in the fall. In spring, large numbers of Caspian Tern and gulls may roost in the heavily grazed pasture bordering the lake to the southwest and, occasionally, a few shorebirds as well. The pastures and surrounding fields support a variety of field birds and in winter, on occasion, both Northern Harrier and Short-eared Owl. At least formerly, Purple Martin nested in martin houses at the residence to the southeast of the intersection of Lakeview and Island View roads, and in the vicinity of the Island View Harbour marina.

The Island View Road hotspot extends along Island View Road from Lakeview Road south to Island View Drive. Island View Dr. extends for around 0.5 km east of Island View Rd. through a small residential community. There is no public water access from either Island View Road or Island View Drive. The Island View Harbour Marina is private and should not be entered without the permission of the management. It is possible to pull to the side of Island View Rd. and park for short periods, but the parking lots associated with the marina and all lands on either side of the road are private and should not be entered.