Pringle Preserve (Viewing Station)
The Pringle Wildlife Preserve consists of marshy wetlands surrounding Otter Brook, which flows through the length of the property. While there are no formal trails, visitors can enjoy the Observation Platform—an excellent vantage point for viewing birds and diverse wildlife in this natural wetland ecosystem.
- The viewing platform was built by an Eagle Scout and his troop, offering perfect opportunities for birdwatching or stargazing
- Early spring brings ducks and great blue herons to the waterlogged sections
- Hawks can be spotted hunting small mammals in the open field
- Tree swallows flutter over the property in late spring, feeding on insects attracted to wildflowers
- Walking near where the brook passes under Windham Center Road offers possible otter sightings
- Two suspected fox dens have been spotted on the hilltop
- The preserve is located in the homeland of the Wabanaki People—these People of the Dawn and their connection to these lands and waters are respectfully acknowledged
About Pringle Preserve (Viewing Station)
Jim and Jane Pringle of Windham generously donated this land to the Windham Land Trust in 2006 after using it as farmland for their cattle for about 20 years. Previously, it belonged to George Lowell who operated it as a dairy farm for approximately 50 years.
The preserve offers easy access to wetland viewing with varying seasonal wildlife opportunities. At the back of the property toward Sterling Drive, a wall of shrubs and young pines provides shady shelter for deer and other animals, as evidenced by existing wildlife trails.
Access: Located off Windham Center Road, with parking available on the south side just east of its intersection with River Road.
