Wild Side Walk - Sunday February 18, 2024
Great Backyard Bird Count on East End Pond
This Wild Side Walk this week will be one with a purpose. During the ninety-minute excursion, we will count the birds we see as part of the worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count!
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Location: East End Pond
Time: 7:00 am - 8:30 am (Participants are responsible for transport to and from the excursion.)
Description: East End Pond is Anguilla’s only protected wetland. This shallow 13-acre seasonal pond is partially spring-fed. It fills with water during the rainy season beginning in September and tends to dry out starting in late February. About a quarter of the original pond was filled in many years ago and is bounded by the road on the southeast and northeast sides. The north and west shores are comprised of limestone.
It is an excellent location for spotting waterbirds like ducks, herons and egrets.
Directions:
From the Airport Roundabout: Head east toward The Valley Road for 20 m. Exit the roundabout onto Wall Blake Road 350 m. Turn left onto Mahogany Tree Road for 750 m. Turn right onto Albert Lake Drive for 2.9 km. Continue onto Long Path Road for 1.5 km. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit travel 2.1 km Destination will be on the left. (Directions courtesy Google.)
East End Pond is across the street from the Heritage Museum and Morris Vanterpool Primary School.
Parking: Parking is available in the grassy area in front of the pond and across from the primary school.
Register to Participate by 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024 Registration Form
If you have trouble using the Google form, send me an email: Jackie's Email.
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Is there a map that shows East End pond in context of the whole island?? Thanks much for doing this!! 🙏🏽