Overview: This little farm pond is often packed with ducks in the winter, especially American Wigeon and Hooded Merganser. Several times a Eurasian Wigeon has been seen here with Americans. There are many other farm ponds in this area, which the Eurasian Wigeon apparently circulates among, since he usually isn't seen on the 1010 pond (though he's seen more often here than anywhere else).
Getting there: 1010 pond is a small pond at the corner of 1010 and Lake Wheeler Roads, south of Raleigh. If you're travelling south on L Wheeler Rd., cross over 1010 and the pond is immediately on your right. The shoulder here is not great for parking, but you can pull into the mobile home park a short piece up the road on your left. While you're in the area, you may want to visit Lake Wheeler and the West Lake Road ponds.
Facilities: None.
When to visit: Winter.
Revised 2 May 2000/cwcook@duke.edu