Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road

Georgia · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Killdeer among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Wood Duck Killdeer Great Blue Heron Black Vulture

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

6/2/2026Pine Chapel, Moss, and Hunts Gin Rds.2 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

5/30/2026Holly Creek Preserve (TNC)1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

5/30/2026Carters Lake--Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Rd.4 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/29/2026Salacoa Creek Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

55/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/31/2026

Osprey

25/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Fish Crow

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

25/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

795/31/2026

Carolina Wren

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

25/31/2026

Common Yellowthroat

25/31/2026

Summer Tanager

25/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/30/2026

Black Vulture

55/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road?▼

Notable species at Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Killdeer, Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road?▼

Birding at Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road?▼

Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.