Waterfowl Viewing Area - Dutton, ON
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jiggs11
N 42° 38.527 W 081° 33.706
17T E 453946 N 4721227
Birdwatching stand located on the south side of the E/B Hwy 401 ONroute service centre near Dutton, ON.
Waymark Code: WMWJ9F
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/10/2017
Views: 6
A nicely constructed "Waterfowl Viewing Stand" built by the West Elgin Nature Club.
The covered wooden structure faces over a wetlands and small pond (partially obscured in summer) that nevertheless had several species of ducks enjoying it when we visited.
Birds that can be seen: Mallards, Canada Geese, Blue Heron. We also saw a Blue Jay, and a small flock of cowbirds.
The fully accessible viewing area was built through donations from government and private sources.
The shed is accessed from the rest area's picnic area.
Park Name: Eastbound Hwy 401 ONroute Dutton
Sponsoring Organization: West Elgin Nature Club
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location:
The shelter itself.
Website: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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