This is primarily a location for viewing waterfowl, but a good variety of other species may be seen as well. A scope is pretty much essential at this location, as waterfowl are often quite distant. In spring an open lead in the ice often develops first in the bay at the mouth of Wood Duck Creek and waterfowl often congregate here. Scope this bay from the highest point along Wood Duck Dr. between Fisher Dr. and Lakeview Rd.  

Large numbers of a variety of dabbling and diving ducks may be seen on Rice Lake in the vicinity of Hall Landing. Up to 100 American Wigeon have been observed in spring and in April 2019 a male Eurasian Wigeon was among them.  Impressive numbers of gulls may congregate on the ice edge in spring. Six species have been observed, including Lesser Black-backed Gull. In the fall, dozens of Bonaparte’s Gulls may be observed foraging over the waters of Rice Lake. Bird feeders maintained by local residents often attract large numbers of blackbirds in early spring and later, orioles. Orchard Oriole has been observed at feeders here on several occasions.

Between April and October, Double-crested Cormorants may be observed at the West Grape Island nesting colony, visible to the southwest between Long Island and Perrin Point.

There is a public boat launch at the south end of Wood Duck Dr. affording views of Rice Lake. You can scope the lake from the boat launch, but do not park on or otherwise block access the ramp. The site is heavily used by fishermen to launch their boats and on occasion, the site is too busy to visit. When departing the site, back your vehicle into Silver Leaf Dr.; do not block or use the driveways of local residents as a turnaround. Roadside parking is permitted on the east side of Wood Duck Dr. north of Fisher Dr., but available spaces may be quickly taken up by vehicles with boat trailers during the ice-free seasons.