Mystic Lake, just two miles away from the Tufts campus, is home to a diverse collection of avian species. From sparrows to seagulls to swans, many birds call Mystic Lake home.

A male mute swan searches for food.

A raft of Mallard ducks navigates through Mystic Lake.

A ring-billed gull flies over Mystic Lake.

A female mallard duck bathes in the water.

A sparrow perches on a tree branch.

A male mallard swims toward the center of Mystic Lake.

A ring-billed gull attempts to search some trash for food.