The main ponds are across the little creek to the left, and there is a road leading to the far corner where most shorebirds are seen. A spotting scope is helpful. The largest numbers of shorebirds are found from late July through October, peaking about September 1. Pectoral Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper can be numerous, with Spotted, Solitary, Semipalmated, and Western Sandpiper seen frequently. Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs, Semipalmated Plover and Sanderling also are seen. Stilt, White-rumped and Baird's Sandpiper, Black-bellied Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Red Knot, Dowitcher, White Ibis, and Wilson's and Red-necked Phalarope are rare. White-rumped Sandpiper is more likely in spring.

The entire site can be productive. Killdeer are common and raptors are present all year. In summer, Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, and Song and Field Sparrow are common. White-throated Sparrows winter in the brushy fields, along with Swamp, White-crowned, Fox and Chipping Sparrows. Wilson’s Snipe also may along pond edges in winter and early spring. Lincoln's Sparrow, Brewer's Blackbird have been seen on migration, along with rare sightings of Royal (2004), Black (2006, -08 and -09) and Forster’s Tern (2007), as well as, American Avocet (2009), Little Blue Heron (2009), Greater White-fronted Goose (2010) and Black-necked Stilt (2010). American Pipits have been fall visitors.

Tufted Duck by David Disher

With the changing practices of the Sewage Treatment Plants, the ponds have become good locations for waterfowl. In February-March of 2007, up to 11 Goldeneyes were present in addition to Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Canvasback, Redhead, Black Duck, Ring-necked, Northern Pintail, and Lesser Scaup. In January-February 2009, a Tufted Duck was a first North Carolina record. The ponds are always a good place to check for Blue-winged Teal in migration and Wood Ducks year round. Common Raven nest in a covered work area.