Posting the following information with permission from Mark. Birders; I spent some time at the lagoons today. As many of you know, it is always windy and cold there in the Spring & Fall. There were several duck species, nothing rare at this time. Canada Geese are on nests--beware of them ! Shorebird habitat is scarce at the moment----but the Sprinkler system by the Maintenance Building is almost always a terrific Shorebird "busy spot "----don't overlook that in the next few weeks. One person in each group must have a permit. Directions to Lagoon & Permit info is below. Good Birding, Irene Woods
Directions;* [A] 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 1/2 km. and you will see a small locked gate [ see below]. Enter at this gate only. ------------------------------------------------------------------ *[B] NEW for 2006 : For those coming by #401. Take interchange #90-which is H #40 North & Communication Rd. South. Travel South, twds Blenheim, a few km. Just as you reach the N. outskirts of Blenheim, you will see a new "Sobey's " Grocery store. It is at the corner of Allison Rd. Turn right on Allison and travel 2.9 km. This will take you to Lagoon Rd., Turn left at this intersection & drive a few 100m.,, where you will see the lagoon property and the small gate [ not the Large gate].You receive the combination # with your permit. --------------------------------------------------------------------- For those who have other "people needs "----the Sobey's store is open 24 hours each day----has "Hot" and "Cold" deli foods, And a clean public WASHROOM----what more could you ask for ? Also-a Tim Horton's-is a few 100 metres from the town Water Tower, which you can see from the Lagoon. ----------------------------------------------------- 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 now 5 ways to get your permit !!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ***** NEW FOR 2006 : BY EMAIL : Send your name; address; phone #; and request to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] She will email your permit----You PRINT---and go! [She asks that you mention if this is a renewal permit] How easy is that !!!! ------------------------------------------------------------- By mail: Blenheim Municipal Service Centre P.O.Box 2128, Blenheim,On., N0P 1A0 ---------------------------------------------------------- By Fax : 519-676-0244 ------------------------------------------------------------ By phone : 519-676-5405 ----------------------------------------------- In person : at the Municipal Service Centre 8am---5pm Mon.--Fri. 35 Talbot St. West [in the Post Office building ] ----------------------------------------------------- Should you need further directions contact me at Irene Woods [EMAIL PROTECTED] Blenheim, Chatham-Kent
