A quickie off-the-freeway type of cache. If you’re a
birdwatcher, this is a spot to visit. I counted over 50 big white
pelicans on the pond today (which is almost dried up this year),
and more flying in, plus many Canadian geese, white egrets as well
as black ibises, cranes, killdeer, seagulls and other aquatic
creatures.
It’s open here so my GPS should have given good
co-ordinates unless that weird golfball thingy with its strange
noises was causing interference. (It's an FAA traffic control
installation.) Maybe you shouldn’t stay too long--you might
get radared or ELF'd or something.
Oh yes, this also is a great place to see bald eagles. Several
hundred came through here last winter, feasting on the giant
carp--a wonderful sight. Look in the few trees in the area or drive
out on the causeways. Local kids come to these ponds to ice skate
and play hockey. The fields and driveways are private land,
however, so please don’t trespass. The trail-heads at this
location lead to other caches. (The trail pass-through is just
south of the driveway gate and open to the public all year.) Don't
miss seeing and hearing the screaming frogs along the water's
edge.
Bring small items if you want to trade.