Early morning and evening visits are best when traffic on CR 36 is at a minimum and birds are most vocal. The period between late April and mid-July is best, but the site is worth a visit at just about any time during the ice-free period of the year.

This location is notable for its marsh-nesting species. Locally uncommon to rare breeders such as Ring-necked Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Black Tern (at least formerly) and both bittern species occur here, along with more widespread species such as Common Loon, Virginia Rail, Sora and Marsh Wren. Northern Harrier is a regular breeder and Red-shouldered Hawk breeds in the deciduous slope forest along the west and northwest sides of the pond, as does the locally uncommon Yellow-throated Vireo.

The wetlands on boths sides of CR 36 and all the surrounding uplands are privately owned, so all birding must be done from the road shoulders. As the main thoroughfare between Buckhorn and Bobcaygeon, CR 36 is typically busy with the traffic moving very quickly, so be sure to pull well off the road onto the road shoulder and take particular care in crossing the road.