Hi Folks:
As expected, there was a lot of positive feedback in response to my email
about the shorebird impoundment
at Hillman opening this spring.
A number of people asked questions that I would like to provide info on.
First, how to buy an annual ($40) ERCA permit.
Here is what Danielle Breault from ERCA replied:
"You can get a season's pass at the ERCA office in Essex. Although we do
not have a secure website that people can order a pass online using their
credit card information, we can take credit card info over the phone, so I
am going to set something up on our website whereby those interested can
post an inquiry about a season's pass and we can handle it from there."
(website is www.erca.org and phone is (519) 776-5209).
Second, I asked her about a map of the site. She replied:
"That is now available at www.erca.org. Users need simply click on
Conservation Areas, Hillman Marsh and the information is on that page, in
pdf format."
Lastly, there has been a minor delay in getting hydro hooked up to the
pumphouse. Still, it is expected that should be done and the pumps running
the first week of April. It should not take long to get enough water in the
cell. In future years, the level will be raised much earlier.
Thanks to everyone for their support.
Good Birding!
Tom
Tom Hince
Wild Rose Guest House On the web at:
http://www.netcore.ca/~peleetom
RR#1 (21298 Harbour Rd.)
Wheatley, ONT. (gateway to Point Pelee
National Park)
N0P 2P0 Canada
(519) 825-9070 (phone/voice) (519) 825-9169 (fax)
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