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| BIRDING CARDEN PLAIN IBA |
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| Saturday 08 June 2013, 07:30am |
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The Carden Plain IBA offers globally rare alvar habitat supporting an abundance of grassland birds, including the endangered Loggerhead Shrike and the rare Golden-winged Warbler plus Osprey, Black Terns, Sedge Wrens, Yellow Rails, Upland Sandpipers, Blue Birds, Eastern Towhees, and Brown Thrashers. Indian Paint Brush, Prairie Smoke, Tufted Hairgrass, Northern Dropseed, Little Bluestem, False Pennyroyal, Balsam Ragwort, Fragrant Sumac and Shrubby Cinquefoil are typical alvar plants. |
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| Location Second Meeting Place Tim Hortons in Orillia SW corner of Memorial Drive and Highway 12. 8:00 am | ||
| Contact Dave Lord 705-835-6642 | ||
| Poison ivy is abundant along the roadsides and some trails in the area. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. The restaurant across from the lift lock is open and David has made reservations for lunch. | ||
