Description
Elevation: 2837 ft.
Cloud Hill Farm overlooks the Jackson River Valley and is surrounded by montane hardwood forests and open fields. In addition to the surrounding woodlands, this site also houses gardens that attract a wide variety of butterflies including eastern tiger swallowtail, spicebush swallowtail, and silver-spotted skipper. Eastern bluebird, song sparrow, and American goldfinch are numerous in open areas. In the woodlands, look for pileated woodpecker, eastern screech-owl, and Carolina wren. White-tailed deer are abundant throughout this property. Also look for eastern box turtle, eastern chipmunk, and woodchuck.
Wildlife Sightings
47 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Cloud Hill Farm:
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Blue Jay
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
- White-breasted Nuthatch
- American Robin
- American Goldfinch
- Northern Cardinal
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 9 | Bruce Struminger |
| 7 Mar 2026 | 10 | Bruce Struminger |
| 29 May 2025 | 19 | Bruce Struminger |
| 28 May 2025 | 15 | Bruce Struminger |
| 24 Nov 2024 | 7 | Bruce Struminger |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
Other Amenities: Camping/Lodging
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
Physical Coordinates:
From Monterey, head south on US-220 S/Jackson River Road, and Hull Lane will be on the left in approximately 3.6 miles.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- By appointment only
Contact Information:
- Call Amy Middleton to make arrangements (540) 468-3113
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.