A male Ruddy Duck, 10 American Coots, 60 Canada Geese and a pair of Mallards
were the only water birds seen at the partially open Alfred Sewage Lagoons
yesterday.
Most of the deteriorating ice should be gone by the week-end, making way for
many new arrivals.
NEW ACCESS PROPOSAL
Within the next few months the municipality will be voting on a new access
proposal. A multi-partner committee is proposing that an elevated viewing
platform be constructed outside the fence for free viewing by the general
public. Individual hard-core birders would be offered a $20 seasonal permit
and groups would need a $20 permit for the day to bird inside the fence.
I'l keep you posted on the outcome of the vote.
MEANWHILE a free permit ( signed-waiver) good for one day is now required.
Access is limited to week days only. To make arrangements to obtain a permit
phone the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet office at (613) 673-4797.
DIRECTIONS: From the town of Alfred go southeast on Highway 17, then turn
south on Peat Moss Road and drive for 2 km. The lagoons are on your left
(east side of road).
Jacques Bouvier
Fonds pour les habitats humides
Wetland Habitat Fund
Ottawa, Prescott/Russell & Services en français
CP/Box 184
St-Isidore, ON K0C 2B0
(613) 524-1154
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.wetlandfund.com
