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Wawa, Ontario Visitor Points of Interest – Lion’s Beach

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario Visitor Points of Interest – Lion’s Beach Lion’s Beach is one of two public beaches on the shores of Wawa Lake. One of the main features of this location, in addition to the nice view of the lake, … Continue reading →

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Magpie High Falls

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Magpie High Falls After our visit to the Michipicoten Dump, we were quickly running out of daylight as we headed for the High Falls on the Magpie River. Before getting to that destination, … Continue reading →

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – The Michipicoten Dump

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – The Michipicoten Dump Most tourists wouldn’t consider the town dump to be a point of interest but for some, birders in particular, a rural town dump is usually ranked right up near the … Continue reading →

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Silver Falls

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Silver Falls SilverÂ Falls is the overflow spillway of the Mission Hydroelectric Generating Station and changes in waterflow can occur without warning at any time of the year. Signs with stern warnings about … Continue reading →

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Michipicoten River Cemetery

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Michipicoten River Cemetery The Michipicoten River is located only a short distance from Government Dock Beach and is readily visible from the roadway. Unlike the nearby Tremblay Flats Cemetery where most of the … Continue reading →

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Government Dock Beach

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Government Dock Beach It was a dreary day when we arrived at Government Dock Beach (location) but, at least, the rain had stopped and the winds had subsided a bit.

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Wawa, Ontario tourist points of interest – Tremblay Flats Cemetery

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Wawa, Ontario tourist points of interest – Tremblay Flats Cemetery The Tremblay Flats Cemetery is a small cemetery with only a few remaining markers (location). Nestled among the trees beside Tremblay Flats Road, the cemetery itself is barely visible to … Continue reading →

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Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Beaton Lake Route #258

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ron

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Beaton Lake Route #258 For a more detailed description of the route, see last year’s post. Breeding Bird Survey 2011 – Beaton Lake #258.

Posted in Bird Survey Outings, Canada Explorer, Ontario | Tagged adverse weather conditions, beaton lake, bird survey, curve ahead, ditch, drizzle, Fire hydrant, photo, survey points, unsettled weather, White River Fire Department fire hall, White River Ontario | Leave a comment

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Day 3 – Moving camp from The Shoals to White River

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ron

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Day 3 – Moving camp from The Shoals to White River As we were traveling along the forest road from the end of today’s BBS – tha Shoals, we were discussing stopping for lunch in … Continue reading →

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Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – The Shoals

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ron

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – The Shoals Our morning started early once again.Â Today, we would be doing the Shoals Lake route.

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