[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2016-03-12 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone The Brighton Constructed Wetlands are almost ice free, and I do realize that this is Waterfowl weekend in Brighton, if you posses last years permit I do not have any issues for entry on this weekend only, I have put the link below to save searching the Brighton website for all the

[Ontbirds] Ruff still at Wetland

2016-05-11 Thread Keith Lee
Hi every one it has been a long time since I have made a report, and I see lots have made the report on the Ruff, it was still there at5pm when I stopped by. Again I would like to say that a Permit is required for entry, although this is a rare sighting please do not put me in the position to a

[Ontbirds] Permit

2016-05-12 Thread Keith Lee
Hi again everyone. Lisa in the office came up with a unique way to get your permit or a copy of it. If you contact Lisa at the office 613-475-1162 she will fax or email a permit to you if you send a check in the mail, all you have to do is take a photo of the check and email it to her to c

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2007-08-13 Thread Keith Lee
This week I am planning on having the wetland open on Friday Evening from 6PM to 8PM as well as Sunday from 9AM to 11AM, we still have the water in the cell drawn down for at least one more week, I will be raising the water for 1 or 2 days to help with growth, but it will be back down for the wee

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland/Sewage Lagoon

2007-08-25 Thread Keith Lee
This week I am planning on having the wetland open on Friday Evening from 5PM to 7PM due to the fact that it is getting darker earlier aswell as Sunday from 9AM to 11AM, we still have the water in the cell drawn down for at least one more week.August 31 and Sept 3,2007 Directions: The Constru

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2007-09-03 Thread Keith Lee
I am having the Brighton Wetlands done till the end of this weekSeptember 8,2007, after which I will be bringing up the south celllevel (slowly), 5inches the first week so viewing should still beok for the following weekend, I will keep you posted, as for FridaySept 6th, I will be open from 5 PM

[Ontbirds]Ruddy Duck

2007-09-04 Thread Keith Lee
Ruddy Duck spotted at the Brighton Wetlands, Tuesday at 7pm. Keith Lee/Doug MacRae ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-05-21 Thread Keith Lee
Hi fellow birders I will be open on Friday May 22 from 5 to 7 PM and on Sunday May 24 from 9 to 11 PM, as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located

[Ontbirds] CORRECTION for Brighton Wetlands

2009-05-21 Thread Keith Lee
Hi fellow birders I will be open on Friday May 22 from 5 to 7 PM and on Sunday May 24 from 9 to 11 AM, as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetland and Lagoon

2009-05-27 Thread Keith Lee
Hi from the Brighton Wetlands It seems that the Virginia Rail which I had never seen before is now everywhere I I turn in the wetland, as funny as it sounds the little bird seem to be not so elusive on the other hand the Sora seems to be the most sought after bird, we can hear it and the odd qu

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-06-04 Thread Keith Lee
Hi all from the wetlands here in Brighton, cold, wind and a little wet, ok a lot wet the Virginia Rail is still viewable for a little longer till the cattails and bulrushes grow some more, as for shore birds this past weekend with all the rain we have had there was to much water, it will tak

[Ontbirds] (no subject)

2009-06-08 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Friday June 12th from 5 to 7 PM and on Sunday June 14th from 9 to 11 AM,as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE cor

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-06-16 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Friday June 19th from 5 to 7 PM and on Sunday June 21st from 9 to 11 AM,as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE cor

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-06-22 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Friday June 26th from 5 to 7 PM and on Sunday June 28th from 9 to 11 AM,as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE cor

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-01 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Fridays from 5 to 7 PM and on Sundays from 9 to 11 AM, until further notice, as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the S

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-06 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Fridays from 5 to 7 PM and on Sundays from 9 to 11 AM, until further notice, as normal if anyone wish to arrange another time please don't hesitate to call. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-14 Thread Keith Lee
First I would like to say that in the past two weekends we have had over 25 new people come to the wetland, Photographers and birders alike, this has been very exciting to me, not that I mind my regular clientele but that the wetlands have been accepted by more people, I have had a lot of fun show

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-18 Thread Keith Lee
Water levels are going down as we speak and the shore birds are starting to stop at the wetlands. I will be open on Fridays from 5 to 7 PM and on Sundays from 9 to 11 AM, until further notice. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland i

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-07-21 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon, again this weekend 10 new first time visitors to the wetland, thank you for taking the time to enjoy our sanctuary, and I do hope you found it worth while and the letter from the Mayor tells me that there are many of you who do, to the point that

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-25 Thread Keith Lee
Hi to all from the wetlands, Junior and Hunter are only days away from flight trying their wings in between the constant incoming of food from the parents you can usually see one of the parents just of the right of the nest in the tree which would be very visible even from the viewing platform, the

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-26 Thread Keith Lee
Hi Everyone I know that Maureen has written on what has been seen at the wetlands but I had to write this, usually when I get to the wetland I do a drive through to see what we have, since the birds don't find the vehicle all that offensive one would say that they don't care, any way when I came

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-07-29 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Sundays from 9 to 11 AM, until further notice. If anyone would like to go into the wetlands on Saturday please send me an e-mail with the times and I will set up a time slot and post it. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Construct

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-08-05 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Sundays from 9 to 11 AM, until further notice. If anyone would like to go into the wetlands on Saturday please send me an e-mail with the times and I will set up a time slot and post it. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Construct

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands "THIS WEEK ONLY"

2009-08-11 Thread Keith Lee
I will be open on Saturday from 9 to 11 AM, this week only. Due to a previous commitment. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE corner of Brighton. From Hwy 401, take the Brighton exit 509 (Hwy. 30) and follow it

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon Viewing Time

2009-08-19 Thread Keith Lee
Hi all Just to clarify something that has just come up, those who are e-mailing Maureen thinking that we are a couple, sadly I have to tell you Maureen is already spoke for to Rod Lee, no we are not related, at least not that we know of, this seem to be getting more frequent. Maureen who has gr

[Ontbirds] E-mail correction for Maureen/Brighton Wetlands

2009-08-20 Thread Keith Lee
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[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetland Photos

2009-08-22 Thread Keith Lee
After some discussion with visitors to the wetlands I have decided to get a web page, if you wish to see some of the photos of the birds, bugs and flora please let me know and I will direct you to my web site Keith Tiny Lee ___ ONTBIRDS is presented b

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-08-25 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Municipality of Brighton I will be open on Sunday from 9-11 PM, I will stay a little longer if needed but I would like to be finished by 12 if possible. Under no circumstances should anyone enter the Brighton Constructed Wetland without myself being present, I will try s

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands Monday Open Please read

2009-08-30 Thread Keith Lee
On Monday August 31 the wetlands will be open from 10 to noon ONLY arrangements have been made for someone to open the wetlands for only 2 hours you may see the Two Red-Necked Phalarope . I hope you do, they are FANTASTIC. Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directi

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands (Polishing Ponds) Labor day weekend hours

2009-09-02 Thread Keith Lee
Thank you to the 55 new visitors this past month, and in all so far this year over 600 hundred visits to the the Wetlands this year with just a month or so depending on the weather and our feathered friends. Labor day Weekend Hours I will be open on Sunday from 9-11 AM, and Monday from 9-11 A

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands Weekend Hours

2009-09-10 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone Pickering Naturalist on Saturday OFO tour on Sunday This may be one of the last weekends so please take advantage of the low water and the mud flats, the sora, rails, stilts and other birds. My hours this weekend are as follows. Saturday from 1:30 pm to 4 pm Sunday from 1:30 pm

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands Viewing Hours Saturday Only

2009-09-14 Thread Keith Lee
Well this has been an exciting two weekends at the Wetlands, thank you to all the tours that have come through the wetlands bumping up the count another 200 visitors, we are now over 800. Thank You for your support Again this may be one of the last weekends so please take advantage of the low

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetland Last Weekend

2009-09-20 Thread Keith Lee
I would like to say thank you to all that have visited the Brighton Wetlands this year, it has been a pleasure to be there to greet most of you, 817 of you have graced us with your visits, and for that I am grateful for this, in the beginning I never thought that I would have had this many visit

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetland hours For the 27 (sorry)

2009-09-20 Thread Keith Lee
I would like to say thank you to all that have visited the Brighton Wetlands this year, it has been a pleasure to be there to greet most of you, 817 of you have graced us with your visits, and for that I am grateful for this, in the beginning I never thought that I would have had this many visitors

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetland LAST WEEKEND

2009-09-24 Thread Keith Lee
I would like to say thank you to all that have visited the Brighton Wetlands this year, it has been a pleasure to be there to greet most of you, 817 of you have graced us with your visits, and for that I am grateful , in the beginning I never thought that I would have had this many visitors, if I s

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands

2009-10-16 Thread Keith Lee
On Saturday the 17th I will be at the wetlands from 9 till 11 am, this will be the last visitation this year Thanks everyone Cell 613-391-9142 Home 613-475-0881 keith.lee(at)sympatico.ca Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the SE corner of Brighton. From Hwy 401, take the Bright

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands Trespassing

2009-10-18 Thread Keith Lee
This morning 15-20 people were trespassing at the Lagoon, this may have jeopardized the permit system that we were trying to get in place Thank You All the hard work that has been done by Maureen and myself may be for nothing thanks to some who could not make a simple phone call or e-mail, and

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon Apology

2009-10-21 Thread Keith Lee
I have talked to the one of the persons involved with the trespassing of last weekend, and we have come to penalty fitting the crime, an apology to you and us at the wetlands. since we have also come to an agreement with ontbirds also all is for given, and we start a new. I am not one for holdi

[Ontbirds] Trespassers at the Brighton Lagoon

2009-10-25 Thread Keith Lee
On October 18th of 2009 a group from the Peterborough Field Naturalists led by Jerry Ball entered the Brighton Lagoon, I have talked to Jerry in regards to this and you and we await their apology, until this is done they will not be allowed entry into the Wetlands, I do not do this lightly, sin

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland

2010-02-20 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Municipality of Brighton Permit forms can now be downloaded from the Brighton Municipal website, it is in Doc or PDF form I would like to thank Maureen Campeau for her help in getting the pass permit going with the town and all those who sent info to Maureen if it was not fo

[Ontbirds] BCW

2010-02-21 Thread Keith Lee
Sorry about this gang, I was told on Friday the Pass permit could be downloaded, I can not find it either, will get back to you with a link ASAP. I will sort this out my apologies. Tiny ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland Permit Link

2010-02-21 Thread Keith Lee
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[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands April 1st, 2010 any time to permit holders only

2010-03-27 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Brighton Constructed Wetlands, the wetlands will be open as of April 1st, 2010 any time to permit holders only, from dawn to dusk and 7 days a week, the only time the wetlands may be closed is when maintenance is being preformed, please note that this is done by the Municipali

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2010-03-30 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Brighton Constructed Wetlands, the wetlands will be open as of April 1st, 2010 any time to permit holders only, from dawn to dusk and 7 days a week, the only time the wetlands may be closed is when maintenance is being preformed, please note that this is done by the Municipali

[Ontbirds] BCW

2010-04-03 Thread Keith Lee
The first couple of days has gone well, the Virginia Rails are back and so is the a pair of Ospreys not sure if it is George and Grace. Wood ducks, Buffle head, Green wing and Blue winged teals. Keith Lee ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetland Access

2010-04-15 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Brighton Wetlands So far we are over one hundred permit to get into the wetlands, I understand that some people are not sure where to get in, the access is at 71 county rd 64, this is where I use to open the gate if you have been there before, I have put a simple clip on the

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2010-05-20 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the BCW, there is a new entrance for those with a Pass. The entrance is now at the wetland viewing station (911) number 11 county rd 64 which has a parking lot which will allow you to park of the road, the parking lot will be expanded in the near future so please be patient, one

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2010-06-10 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the wetlands in Brighton, it seems that our Osprey this year have had some bad luck, they have left the nest with out results, not knowing why we can only speculate, theres always next year, we have had a pair of Coots which is a first for me, a Ruddy duck with spectacular colori

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland Open house

2010-07-15 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, sorry that I have not been in contact for some time but just catching up on three years of work, I have decided to have an open house at the wetlands on the 24th of JULY, from 10 am to 1 PM, access will be at the new entrance beside the viewing platform.No charge for anyone wishing to

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland

2010-08-17 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, , I have decided to have another open house at the wetlands on the 28th of August, from 10 am to 1 PM, access will be at the new entrance beside the viewing platform. No charge for anyone wishing to go in at this time only, I have been asked about this so from time to time I will post

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands and Tours

2010-08-17 Thread Keith Lee
It has come to my attention that some Birding tour groups would like to enter the Constructed Wetlands Anyone wanting to bring a group to the Constructed Wetland must contact me privately for permission. I will need the time and date you will be entering and you must either b

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands Celebration and invitation to all

2010-08-24 Thread Keith Lee
On September 23, 2010 you are all invited to the Tenth Anniversary of the operation of the Brighton Wetlands, from 9 to 10 Am there will be a workshop about the wetlands and conception by John Pries who was involved in the construction and design, from 11Am to 12 Pm there will be the the dedicati

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland 10 th Anniv.

2010-09-21 Thread Keith Lee
On September 23, 2010 you are all invited to the Tenth Anniversary of the operation of the Brighton Wetlands, from 9 to 10 Am there will be a workshop about the wetlands and conception by John Pries who was involved in the construction and design, from 11Am to 12 Pm there will be the the dedicati

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2011-03-18 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, I am glad to say that Brighton is going ahead with the Passsystem again this year, last year we had over two hundred passes, this year I hope to see the same but I will also open the odd Saturday or Sunday,if anyone wishes to make arrangements for either please let me know and I wil

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetland Now Open

2011-04-23 Thread Keith Lee
Hi from Brighton The wetlands are now open and our Osprey are back, just to let you know that this coming week we will be doing a little work in the wetland, I will be running hydro to just beside the Osprey nest, I was hoping to get done sooner but none the less the MOE requires that we monitor

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2011-04-25 Thread Keith Lee
Hello Fellow birders Here in Brighton we are have a few issues with a few locals in regards to the Permit System at the Wetlands and we require your help in letting them know how important it is to keep it open, if you have visited the wetlands then you know what a wonderful place it is. There

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2011-05-12 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, since we are still up and running I would like to invite all who wish entry to come to the wetlands on the May long weekend, I will have the wetlands open to the public for free for the following days. Saturday May 21, 2011 From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Sunday May 22, 2011 from 11:

[Ontbirds] Brighton Constructed Wetlands

2011-05-14 Thread Keith Lee
I have to admit that I don't carry my bird book with me so I had to double check what I had seen as well as confirmation from others. A solitary Wimbrel in the north cell. If you have been there (BCW) you will have noticed that the north cell is drawn down to help kick start some new growth, t

[Ontbirds]OFO at Brighton Wetland

2007-09-09 Thread Keith Lee
I on behalf of the Municipality of Brighton I would like to thank all the OFO members who attended the Brighton Wetland on Sunday September 9th, the pleasure was all mine, I hope you enjoyed your visit and I hope to see you again. Thank You Keith "Tiny" Lee Wastewater Operator and The Municipal

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland/Lagoon Viewing

2007-09-09 Thread Keith Lee
The Brighton Wetland will be open for viewing on September 14th, from 5 pm to 7pm, and on September 16th from 9am to 11am. Even though the water level has been brought up 5" there is still good bird watching, plovers,yellow leg pippers, stilts, marlins, harrior ect. Directions: The Construct

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland Open

2007-09-18 Thread Keith Lee
I will be having the wetlands and Lagoon open on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7 pm, and on Sunday from 9 am to 11 am, this week I am limiting where you can go, because the birds are spooked very easy and eveyone wishes to see them I am only allowing the viewing at the east end only, I apologize to the p

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2007-09-23 Thread Keith Lee
The Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon will be open on Sunday September 30th only from 10am to 12pm from now on, for as long as I can keep the level of water down, I will let you know if I have to raise the level any higher. All are welcome and anyone who wishes to enter the wetland through the week p

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland

2007-10-02 Thread Keith Lee
The Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon will be open on Sunday October 7th only from 9am to 12pm . All are welcome and anyone who wishes to enter the wetland through the week please give me a call so I can be there, if possible give me 2 days notice, I will keep an eye on my e-mail, but if you wish to

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetands/Lagoon

2007-10-11 Thread Keith Lee
Sundays are ok with enough notice. Again Thank You and the Pleasure has been all mine. "Tiny" Keith Lee 613-475-0881 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds]Thank You OFO

2007-10-26 Thread Keith Lee
On behalf of the Municipality of Brighton and myself I would like to thank the OFO for the award, again it has been an honor to all who visited the Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon. Keith "Tiny" Lee ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologi

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland Open Soon

2008-01-27 Thread Keith Lee
Hello fellow birder As of yet the wetlands in Brighton sewage system are still frozen over, but it will be open as soon as it breaks up, as I did last year I will be doing the same, as those who know we were open on the Sunday till time allows me to be there on Friday afternoon/evening, I hope

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland and lagoon

2008-02-22 Thread Keith Lee
Hello fellow birder As of yet the wetlands in Brighton sewage system are still frozen over, but it will be open as soon as it breaks up, as I did last year I will be doing the same, as those who know we were open on the Sunday till time allows me to be there on Friday afternoon/evening, I hope t

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-03-28 Thread Keith Lee
Hi all, The Wetlands are starting to open up, just a few fine feathered friends to see, about a hundred or so mixed, Bufflehead, Wood, Mallard ducks, a few Mute Swans, a couple of Canada Geese, Redwing Blackbirds and various other small birds and a couple of Red-tailed Hawks, as of yet the Ospre

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-03-29 Thread Keith Lee
Hi again I popped over on Friday night to check out a few things and to my surprise we have the mixed Swan Pair trying to set up house, the Trumpet swan and mute swan , they also have a young female trumpet with them, I can only guess that it's last years offspring (sp), also there was two pair

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2008-04-03 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from Brighton, Last week went well and everyone was in great humor after a long winter, the wetlands are thawing out very well and so is the lagoon, there for I have decided to open them up on Friday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am till 11am. Please don't drive into the

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2008-04-07 Thread Keith Lee
Access to the Brighton wetlands and lagoon is restricted to Authorized People and Town Employee's only without supervision until the pass system is set up. Now that I have said that, please remember if you are seen in these two places when the BOSS'S OR COUNCIL members go by we could have a litt

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland and Lagoon

2008-04-10 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, the wetlands ice is gone and the water level is being dropped the ice is also gone from the lagoon, there for I have decided to open them up on Friday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am ti

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2008-04-17 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, the wetlands water level has been dropped, I will be open on Friday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am till 12am. Please don't drive into the wetland, everyone young and old welcome, I have a spare set of Binoculars and my scope is always available. See you there, if

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland and Lagoon

2008-04-23 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, the wetlands water level has been dropped to last falls levels when we had lots of shore birds, Rod and Maureen went into the wetlands to get an update for me for the weekend therefore I will be open on Friday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am till 12am. Please don't d

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2008-04-29 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, the wetlands water level has been dropped to last falls levels when we had lots of shore birds, I will be open on Friday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am till 12am. Everyone young and old welcome, I have a spare set of Binoculars and my scope is always available. See

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2008-05-08 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, , I will be open on Friday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am till 12am. Everyone young and old welcome, I have a spare set of Binoculars and my scope is always available. See you there, if these times are not good for you let me know I might be able to set up a time

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland and Lagoon

2008-05-11 Thread Keith Lee
Hello everyone, this week I will be open on Friday night as usual, how everSunday I will not be able to join you and the following weekend Iwill not be available at all so I have cleared it with my Supervisor Jim Phillipsto have Doug McRae to look after the you. please look for Doug's posting fo

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2008-05-26 Thread Keith Lee
First I would like to thank Doug, Rod and Maureen for looking after the wetlandsfor me,hope you had as much fun as I do.I will be open on Friday May 30th afternoon from 5pm to 7pm maybe later, and Sunday June 1st from 9am till 12am. Everyone young and old welcome, I have a spare set of Binocul

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-06-04 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone from the Brighton wetlands, so far this year birding in the wetlands has been very interesting, for me and a lot of new people that have come out to see what we are all about, this has been a great experience for them and myself, so lets keep it going, anyone new to birding and those wh

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-06-07 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, seems like the migration of shore birds is getting less, and to save anyone from coming into contact with the turtle breeding season, I have decided to open only one day a week for the next 4 to 6 weeks depending on the wildlife, after talking to some of the birders(regulars) we hav

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-06-12 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, seems like the migration of shore birds is getting less, and to save anyone from coming into contact with the turtle breeding season, I have decided to open only one day a week for the next 4 to 6 weeks depending on the wildlife, after talking to some of the birders(regulars) we hav

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-06-18 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, I have decided to open only one day a week for the next 4 to 6 weeks depending on the wildlife, after talking to some of the birders(regulars) we have come up with I hope the best solution, this would be Saturday afternoons from 4 PM to 5:30 or 6:00 PM depending on how many people

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-06-24 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, I have decided to open only one day a week for the next 4 to 6 weeks depending on the wildlife, after talking to some of the birders(regulars) we have come up with I hope the best solution, this would be Saturday afternoons from 4 PM to 5:30 or 6:00 PM depending on how many people

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-06-30 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone, I have decided to open only one day a week for the next 4 to 6 weeks depending on the wildlife, after talking to some of the birders(regulars) we have come up with I hope the best solution, this would be Saturday afternoons from 4 PM to 5:30 or 6:00 PM depending on how many people

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-07-07 Thread Keith Lee
Hi all, for the next couple of weekends I am going to open the wetlands in the morning, so Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, maybe a little longer if needed, if this time is not good for you please let me know and I will make an effort to arrange the time for you. Cell 613-391-9142 Home

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland

2008-07-17 Thread Keith Lee
Hi all, for the next couple of weekends I am going to open the wetlands in the morning, so Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, maybe a little longer if needed, if this time is not good for you please let me know and I will make an effort to arrange the time for you. Cell 613-391-9142 Home

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland

2008-07-23 Thread Keith Lee
Hi all, for the next couple of weekends I am going to open the wetlands in the morning, so Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, maybe a little longer if needed, if this time is not good for you please let me know and I will make an effort to arrange the time for you. Cell 613-391-9142 Home

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-07-30 Thread Keith Lee
Excitement at the wetlands as 'Catfish" takes to the air, with a little nudge from Mom Dad and a lawnmower(me) as it turns out our young Osprey needed just a little help but his first flight was short, a little wobbly with a almost perfect landing, what a sight. As usual I will be open on Saturd

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-08-08 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone as usual I will be open on Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10 am, if anyone would like to arrange another time I would be more than willing to assist or as mentioned by Maureen and Rod we can arrange for someone to meet you. Home phone # 613-475-0881 Cell phone # 613-391-9142 e-mail

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-08-12 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone as usual I will be open on Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10 am, if anyone would like to arrange another time I would be more than willing to assist or as mentioned by Maureen and Rod we can arrange for someone to meet you. In the next week or two I will be going to the Friday/Sa

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-08-21 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone as usual I will be open on Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10 am, if anyone would like to arrange another time I would be more than willing to assist or as mentioned by Maureen and Rod we can arrange for someone to meet you. In the next week or two I will be going to the Friday/Sa

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland

2008-08-26 Thread Keith Lee
Hi everyone as a request for this week I will be open on Sunday (Labor Day Weekend) morning from 8:00 am to 10 am, Longer if needed, if anyone would like to arrange another time I would be more than willing to assist or as mentioned I can arrange for someone to meet you. Next week I will be goin

[Ontbirds]Brighton Constructed Wetland and Lagoon

2008-08-31 Thread Keith Lee
First I would like to thank All who attended to at the wetland, this was one of the best days to date for attendance, in all 27 people from OFO will be coming to the Wetland/Lagoon on Sunday Afternoon (Sept 7th @ 2PM) therefore I will be open that Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, all are invited young and

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland and Lagoon

2008-09-01 Thread Keith Lee
First I would like to thank All who attended to at the wetland, this was one of the best days to date for attendance, in all 27 .OFO will be coming to the Wetland/Lagoon on Sunday Afternoon (Sept 7th @ 2PM) therefore I will be open that Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, all are invited young and old, novi

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-09-10 Thread Keith Lee
Hello fellow birders, I would like to thank all who showed up at the Brighton Wetlands, and wet they were, the rain came and went and came again but the 80+birders from OFO and Tony Becks tour plus numerous others who showed up enjoyed the afternoon. This week I will be open Saturday September 1

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetland

2008-09-17 Thread Keith Lee
Hello fellow birders, This week I have a request for Sunday September 21 from 2pm to 4 pm As always if this time is not good, call me and I will try to arrange another time that is better for you. Home 613-475-0881 Cell 613-391-9142 Directions: The Constructed Wetland is located at the

[Ontbirds]Thank You From Brighton Wetlands

2008-09-22 Thread Keith Lee
Hello fellow birder, I Keith "Tiny" Lee would like to take this time to thank the over 500 visitors to the Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon, it has been great for all of us here in the Municipality of Brighton to make this available to you. If you would like to share your thanks to the Municipalit

[Ontbirds]Brighton Wetlands

2008-09-28 Thread Keith Lee
On behalf of the Municipality of Brighton I would like to thank everyone who visited the Wetlands this year. Again I would like to thank those who helped out, Maureen ,Rod and Doug. The water level has been brought up in the wetland and I am sorry to say that I will not be open unless there is a

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-03-04 Thread Keith Lee
Hi from the sticks of Brighton, as of yet the wetland is still 95% frozen over but will have our first visitors a pair of mute swans, Oscar has not made his arrival yet but I am still hoping, a pair of Mallards have also been around, lots of small birds are in and out of the cattails, I not sure

[Ontbirds] Brighton Wetlands and Lagoon

2009-03-16 Thread Keith Lee
Hi from Brighton, in the last week we have had a few birds flying through the Lagoon as well as the Wetlands, the wetlands are about 1/3 open, this week I have seen what I think is a Thompson's Hawk (quite big) stopping on the Osprey nest to over see the wetlands, also a few buffle heads, golden

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