Austin Lake & Upjohn Pond
Inland lake; mixed ownership.
Ornithological Summary
Concentration of Ring-necked Ducks during fall migration. Inland lake with hunting prohibited.
Conservation Issues
Excessive disturbance of birds, recreational development/overuse, and pollution.
Ownership
Upjohn Pond is owned by Pfizer Corporation. Austin Lake is publicly owned.
Habitat
Lakes and urban/suburban.
Land Use
Recreation/tourism and urban/industrial/utility.
Birds in This Area
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