This measure preserves the banks from erosion by wave action and keeps the waterfowl from eating the banks as they are obtaining grit. In general you would expect to find young geese and possibly shelducks in this area. There are often other waterfowl awaiting mates which are kept in this area. If either of these groups are placed on the breeder lakes, they cause problems with the paired birds. West Small Lake Area T his small lake area is approximately 5 acres in size with a 1.5 acre lake.
Construction is of the same basic design as the east small lake area.
Water for this lake also comes from the non-waterfowl lake previously mentioned with the overflow going into the large lake. Like the large lake area, this area is mowed to leave corridors of weeds which are approximately 10 feet in width. A 7500 square foot flight pen has been constructed away from water. This area serves as the permanent home for Blue India Peafowl, Black and Blue Standard Cochins, and Bronze Turkeys. The flight pen is constructed of 10.5 foot walls made from 48 inch chain-link topped with 78 inch plastic netting.