Birders : The 14 Greater White- Fronted Geese did
spend the night at the lagoons-----they were seen
sleeping on the ice early this morning. However
they left the area shortly after, and were not seen
again----at least up to 3 pm [no reports after that ].
Tundra Swans were down to about a dozen birds.
Many duck species still there, but numbers and
species are changing by the hour.
More water is opening up--and [ I am only guessing]
because the water has been covered with a thick coat
of ice for 4 months----the pungent released smell is
revolting !!-----to say the least !!---so unlike the usual
atmosphere there. Oh well------------
Irene Woods, Blenheim
Directions; Blenheim is on #3 H [Talbot Rd. ]in Chatham-Kent.
Take # 3 H West out of Blenheim, about 1 km.
You will see a car wash at the corner of Lagoon Rd.,
turn right [ North]. Go about !/2 km. and you will see a small
locked gate [ see below]. Enter at this gate only.
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To obtain permit : Permits are free & are good for 1 year.
The permit must be carried by at least 1 person in each group.
There are 4 ways to get your permit [none this holiday weekend]
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By mail: Blenheim Municipal Service Centre
P.O.Box 2128, Blenheim,On., N0P 1A0
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By Fax : 519-676-0244
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By phone : 519-676-5405
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In person : at the Municipal Service Centre
8am---5pm Mon.--Fri.
35 Talbot St. West
[in the Post Office building ]
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Should you need further directions contact me at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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