Ontbirds subscribers,
We are now approaching the date where the two nesting pairs of Piping Plovers
at Darlington Provincial Park will most acutely require guardian coverage when
newly hatched young begin to roam the beaches.
The eggs in the first of the two nests are set to hatch about June 18/19. The
eggs in the second nest are set to hatch around June 29/30.
In order to provide some basic training to volunteers about the Plover Guardian
program, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests and Ontario
Parks have finalized plans for orientation sessions for all of those interested
in helping to protect the newly hatched Piping Plovers. Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to attend one of the two sessions and to participate in the Plover
Guardian program, including those who can only provide spot coverage for a
limited period.
The two training sessions are scheduled for Friday, June 10th from 7:00 - 9:00
p.m. and Sunday, June 12th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the maintenance building of
Darlington Provincial Park.
When you arrive at the park entrance gate, mention that you are there for the
Plover Guardian orientation session and receive free admission and a map
directing you to the maintenance building. Designated Plover Guardian courtesy
passes enabling free entrance to the park for the duration of your volunteer
guardian duties will be distributed at the orientation sessions along with a
Plover Guardian information manual.
I look forward to meeting many of you there at each session.
To reach Darlington Provincial Park, take highway 401 to exit 425 (Courtice
Road) and exit and proceed south on Courtice Road and turn right (west) at the
first opportunity onto Darlington Park Road. Follow Darlington Park Road west
until you reach the park entrance gate where staff will direct you to the
maintenance building.
Glenn Coady
glenn_co...@hotmail.com
Whitby
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