Good scrub, small prairie and decent river-bottom woods habitat. Species found here include Carolina Wren and Barred Owl. Can be good for migrating passerines.
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Category Archives: Warren County
Cedar Creek Bridge
In a county that is largely agricultural fields, riparian woodland like this is hard to come by. During migration, this area can be very good for warblers and other migrating passerines. Residents species include Carolina Wren.
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Monmouth Sewage Pond
To view this pond, park in the little pulloff on the west side of 80th St. at the southeast corner of the pond. Note that the pond is behind a high berm, and you can’t see it from the road. Be careful when approaching the top of the berm, as there may be birds on the water very close, and you’ll want to move forward carefully to flush as few as possible.
This pond can be excellent for shorebirds (Upland sandpiper, Red-necked Phalarope and Western Sandpiper have been seen here), and waterfowl, including Greater White-fronted, Cackling, Snow and Ross’ Geese.
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