How interesting this spot is depends on how much water it is holding.  In wet springs, the basin fills with water and expands into the adjacent crop fields.  This situation attracts shorebirds, rails, waterfowl, and other marsh species.  In drier years, there is no water at all and it is basically a grassy field with a few common grassland species.  In winter, it occasionally attracts a Short-eared Owl or harrier, but more frequently is hunted by Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl.  Ring-necked Pheasant is common and can easily be seen in early morning and again in the evening as they move out of the basin into the surrounding fields to feed.  Gray Partridge are present in the surrounding open country and are best seen after a fresh snowfall.

Migrant shorebirds and waterfowl and marsh birds in wet years.  Open country and grassland species in dry years and in winter.

This private wetland basin is bisected by NW 30th Street just north of NW 126th Avenue.  This is due north of Moeckly Prairie.  View from the public road only.