I stopped by the little pond on Dorset Lane at 3:30 this afternoon for close-up looks at approx. 4 Gadwall, 15-20 Wood Ducks, 6 Green-Winged Teal, a pair of Black Ducks, and small flocks of Mallards and Canada Geese. This is a nice spot for close-up viewing; you can see down to and across this shallow little pond from the side of the road. The pond is on private property, so stay on the paved road. But it's a wide road in a quiet cul-de-sac, so there's little traffic to contend with; OK to park there for as long as you like, I guess. This is about 1 minute's drive off Main St/Rt 10, if you're passing through. From Main Street just south of Miss Porter's School (before the Meadow Rd traffic light), turn left on Hatters Lane, then take the next right on Dorset, and the pond is straight ahead several hundred yards. These aren't "rare and exciting" birds, but for me it has been a pleasure to see them close up and hear them vocalizing as they preen and dabble. Sarah Sarah Hager Johnston, BMus, MLS Farmington 860-676-2228 Peregrine Information Consultants www.peregrineinfo.com Research and writing for insurance, risk management, safety & health, business, and medical professionals Grace Notes www.grace-notes.com Program annotations, research, and writing services for classical musical ensembles and the professionals who serve them