A surprising variety of easily-accessed habitats offer birders rewarding time spent exploring the hatchery grounds. There are 61 one-acre ponds, 14 half-acre ponds, and 3 one-tenth acre ponds. These are polypropylene-lined, reducing their attractiveness for shorebirds. Birders may walk the levees separating these ponds.

Of special interest for birds and birders are the features other than the fish-rearing ponds. A borrow pit in the northern portion of the area is indicated as “Borrow Wetlands” (three-acres) on the map. Waterfowl can be expected in season. Toward the center of the area, on the east side of most of the ponds, are an ambient pond and three pollution control detention ponds. These are not lined, so provide a more natural attraction for birds. 

On the east side of Hatchery Ave. are two glades (15 acres), one about a quarter mile from the entrance and the second about a half-mile in. Both have mown trails. 

Birders may park in the lot across the road from the gate and walk the hatchery area if the entrance gate is closed to vehicles.