Farrington Lake - North Brunswick

This is the biggest of the lakes and ponds created by damming the Lawrence Brook. The map is centered on the northernmost launch site, which is the most central on the lake. There are two more access points to the south, which can be useful if you want to explore up the Lawrence Brook.

This lake is long and narrow - a good long paddle in either direction; I've never done both ends in one day. None of the bridges are low or difficult, in fact I have used Hardenburg Lane to get out of the rain. The northern branch of the lake has some odd impoundments along the south shore, one of which is nearly rectangular and walled. I can't figure out what that is, if anyone knows, please share. The dam is pretty big, and I wouldn't get too close.

What is this?

The brook goes up to the dam that forms Davidson's Millpond, which is accessible, but quite small. Beyond there the brook peters-out pretty quickly, and Dean's Pond is now dried-up. On the downstream side, Lawrence Brook flows through Mill Pond to Weston's Mill Pond. That lake has otters, so there are probably otters in this lake as well, but I've never seen any. There may also be beaver in Farrington Lake.


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Osprey

Osprey - note the under-wing patterning, see Bald Eagle below

Ospreys, or "Fish Hawks", are surprisingly common, and can be found just about anywhere. You'll typically see them flying high over the water from a tree on one side to a tree on the other, occasionally diving down on some unlucky fish. Ospreys are usually seen alone, but mating pairs stay together, and I think young siblings stay together for a while as well. Ospreys are one of the biggest birds that you are likely to see. A single species has an almost worldwide distribution - pretty much everywhere except Australia.

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