Waterfowl can be found here during spring and fall migration, and if the water level is low, migrant shorebirds can find a rare central Vermont resting location.

Roadside parking may be found along Reservoir Road and Bisson Road.

Birdwatching in Vermont, pp. 105-106.

Thurman W. Dix Reservoir was formed by damming Orange Brook, four miles east of Barre. It covers an area of 123 acres and is named after Thurman W. Dix (1886-1974), a former Barre City Engineer and Superintendent of the Street and Water Departments. The reservoir hosts a variety of waterfowl. The reservoir is also surrounded by forests and hills, including Cobble Hill and the Barre City Municipal Forest.

Thurman W. Dix Reservoir (123 acres) is a site for the Vermont LoonWatch annual survey. Birders are encouraged to volunteer as often and whenever they are able. See Join LoonWatch for details.