Above- A barn swallow at Goose Pond. All photos by author When I first visited Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Linton, Indiana several years ago, it reminded me of the Florida Everglades as Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons could be seen fishing in the shallows, American Coot were swimming about in the middle of the water and Double-Crested Cormorants could be seen coming up for air after catching fish in the deeper areas. The sounds of the marsh were overwhelming. Small flocks of sandpipers called as they flew overhead. Red-winged blackbirds scolded. Sparrows chirped from the tall grasses. Bald eagles could be seen sitting in trees around the perimeter of the ponds. I have returned to this location many times and I never fail to find something of interest. Each season brings a new wealth of species that use this area as either breeding grounds, or as a rest stop during migration.
Destination: Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area
Destination: Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife…
Destination: Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area
Above- A barn swallow at Goose Pond. All photos by author When I first visited Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Linton, Indiana several years ago, it reminded me of the Florida Everglades as Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons could be seen fishing in the shallows, American Coot were swimming about in the middle of the water and Double-Crested Cormorants could be seen coming up for air after catching fish in the deeper areas. The sounds of the marsh were overwhelming. Small flocks of sandpipers called as they flew overhead. Red-winged blackbirds scolded. Sparrows chirped from the tall grasses. Bald eagles could be seen sitting in trees around the perimeter of the ponds. I have returned to this location many times and I never fail to find something of interest. Each season brings a new wealth of species that use this area as either breeding grounds, or as a rest stop during migration.