Purple Martin Sanctuary - Dick Bell Park, Nepean, Ontario, Canada
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The Burrow
N 45° 21.083 W 075° 49.635
18T E 435199 N 5022318
This is a purple Martin sanctuary located in Dick Bell Park.
Waymark Code: WMWB55
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/06/2017
Views: 5
This multiple residence purple martin sanctuary is located in Dick bell Park in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. There is a plaque next to it detailing the species, it's habits, territory, and means of identification. Each spring, the birds return from wintering down south. Every July, members of the Innis Point Bird Observatory join volunteer Peter Huszcz in banding all the babies before they fledge. Besides the usual mallards and Canada Geese found in these watery areas, there are also frequent sightings of Great Blue Herons.
Park Name: Dick Bell Park, Nepean, Ontario
Sponsoring Organization: Peter Huszcz, volunteer
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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There are 2 purple martin condos located at this site, capable of housing over 100 nesting pairs.
Parking Coordinates: N 45° 21.075 W 075° 49.660
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