<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Hi Jennifer,</div><div dir="ltr">Flynn Pond is open to the public. It is property of the City of Lynden. Past suspicious activity has restricted the access somewhat. To gain access, you can either park on Flynn Road just south of the driveway and walk in, or contact the city of Lynden, provide them your license plate, and be given a digital permit to access the pond by car. If you’re not planning to be there regularly, I’d opt for Option 1. There’s a natural parking spot on Flynn Road nedt to Fishtrap Creek which is not more than 100 yards from the permit-required parking area. Plus, the birding is often decent along Fishtrap Creek, especially when the warblers come through in the spring, so it’s worth a stop anyway. Then just walk in the extra 100 yards and you’re on site. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The retention pond is about a 3/4 mile loop walk. Binoculars are generally fine, but the pond is just big enough that a scope is sometimes necessary for some of the distant waterfowl. I love visiting right at sunset in the winter as the swans and ducks are coming in to roost. Hope this helps!</div><div dir="ltr">Stephen Chase</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Dec 29, 2023, at 3:16 PM, Jennifer Standish <magma1306@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hi Tweeters,<div>Can anyone tell me if the Flynn Road Retention Pond near Lynden is accessible to the public? When I was in the area a couple of months ago I planned to go there, but noticed signage that said "authorized vehicles only" so I didn't stop. I do see relatively frequent eBird reports from there, so am wondering if birders are allowed access or if special permission is required. Thanks for any info you can provide.</div><div>Jennifer Standish</div><div>Bainbridge Island, WA</div><div><a href="mailto:magma1306@gmail.com">magma1306@gmail.com</a></div></div>
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