Geneva County Public Fishing Lake
There are two lakes in the complex; the east lake is very attractive and is surrounded by longleaf pine woodlands. This is an excellent spot for Bachman’s Sparrows, Ground Doves, Brown-headed Nuthatches, Pine and Prairie warblers, Chats, and towhees. The dense, wet tangles to the south could hold surprises, such as Painted Buntings. Look for nesting Mississippi Kites and Anhingas. Some waterfowl winter here. At present, the west lake is closed while it is in the process of restoration.
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Geneva State Forest
The state’s largest forest is primarily longleaf pine forest, managed for timber. The forest’s three sections are in various stages of growth and maturity. The open understory is home to numerous Bachman’s Sparrows, and Mississippi Kites are fairly common nesting birds. There is a large fishing lake encircled by a dirt road. Painted Buntings breed in the forest, and overall, this is an excellent destination for pinewoods birds. Note: all roads in the forest are dirt.
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Fowler Park, City of Geneva
A compact site that houses a surprising variety of habitats, Fowler Park is the best site in the county for woodland songbirds, grassland species, a few waders, and the possibility of Anhingas, Moorhens, and Purple Gallinules. The park includes a small cypress swamp, a number of enormous live oaks, and a long fencerow. Fowler Park is a great site for migrants in spring and fall and should prove a very productive site for wintering species. The park is open every day; admission is free.
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