Posting for Bruce Mackenzie and Bob Curry Ontbirders
We are currently in extremely sensitive negotiations concerning the future of Grimsby Sewage Lagoons.There are several stakeholders including Department of National Defence, Niagara Region, Town of Grimsby, Niagara Conservation Authority, Hamilton Naturalists' Club and OFO. The north lagoon closest to the lake (the best one) is DND property. It is their prerogative to have this filled in and used for their purposes. There remains, however, a chance to save it. They are extremely irritated by the presence of birders on their property. Yesterday morning, for example, before our meeting some of the military brass had, according to them, an unpleasant confrontation with birders. Later, I received a report that police were observed going in, presumably after birders. Perhaps a fine was levied - we don't know. All this could jeopardize negotiations. Therefore, we urge birders to do the following: 1. If you go at all, then enter by the shed at the west end along the service road, NOT down the lane at the east end by the house with the barking dogs. 2. Observe the north lagoon from the dike at the south-east corner only. I.e., don't walk north down the side of the lagoon. 3. if red flags are flying in front of the DND range they are shooting and you must not enter. 4. If asked to leave, be polite and do as asked - leave. Bruce Mackenzie Bob Curry Bob Curry 3115 New St. Unit 30 Burlington, ON Canada L7N 3T6 905-637-2022 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Mark Cranford ONTBIRDS Coordinator Mississauga, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] 905 279 9576 Mark Cranford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
