This is a site worth checking regularly for shorebirds anytime between late April and early June and again during the latter half of August.

Shorebirds are the primary attraction at this site. Killdeer, Wilson’s Snipe, Greater, and Lesser yellowlegs, Least, Semipalmated, Solitary, and Spotted sandpipers are regularly observed, but the locally uncommon to rare Baird’s and White-rumped sandpipers, Dunlin and Wilson’s Phalarope have also been observed. A variety of waterfowl also use the pond. The surrounding fields on both sides of the road support characteristic grassland species such as Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, and Northern Harrier.

Located on the north side of Brown Line between Elmdale Rd. and the CPR line, this site is a heavily grazed low, wet pasture with several shallow livestock ponds around 50 m north of the road. This site regularly attracts a variety of migrant shorebird species, primarily during the latter half of May, but also in August, depending on water levels in the ponds.

Brown Line is a paved road and traffic moves quickly, so take care when exiting vehicles and stand as far off the road as possible. Given that the road shoulder at this location is quite narrow, pull your vehicle as far as possible to the side of the road. All lands on either side of the road are privately owned and should not be entered.