Two towers ... Traditional Cache
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Another bit of Pitt Meadows History. A fair leg stretcher but easy access over level terrain.
Two towers ...
In 1937 a bunch of like minded hunters in northern California decided to ensure a continuing supply of ducks by confronting the destruction of waterfowl habitats in Canada. In the 1980's Ducks Unlimited joined the Nature Concervancy of BC, The Province of BC and Adolph Coors (thats right , the beer company) to create a man made "fen" to provide habitat for waterfowl and other living things in areas that had been the site of farm reclamation and industry on the east and west sides of the Pitt River. ( now known as the Pitt Addington Wildlife Management Area) Part of their objective was to provide public access for naturalists and hunters alike. They built nesting areas, water control devices, mountain trails and viewing towers ( 3 on the west side of the river and 6 on this side). Today the trails are abandoned and only a few towers remain accessible. This cache is located where a former tower used to stand. Only two towers remain on the marsh - you can continue your hike east, north and west to see them.
The area in front of you is a key stopover on the "Pacific Flyway" one of 4 major migration routes for birds in the western hemisphere. Over 200 species of birds frequent this spot with tens of thousands passing through every year. Sandhill cranes, snow geese and trumpeter swans to name a few. See link above for bird checklist.
All this thanks to a bunch of duck hunters.
ps. Take note that this is an active hunting area and frequented by people with guns and their dogs during hunting season
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