Nestled on the picturesque north shore of Lake St. Francis, the
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is the proud Legacy of the late Mr.
William Cooper Sr., a past Chair of the Raisin Region Conservation
Authority.
This cherished wetland is part of the larger Charlottenburgh
Marsh - one of the most significant wetlands in all of Ontario. The
Raisin Region Conservation Authority protects, enhances and
restores this natural area.
Follow the wetland boardwalks to explore the treed swamp and
isolated ponds. Climb the viewing tower and enter the camera blinds
to enjoy the more than 130 species of birds that call Cooper Marsh
their home.
Approximately 100 or so species can occasionally be sighted as
they migrate through the area including the magnificent Osprey, the
Great White Egret and Green Heron.
The Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor, is a migratory passerine
bird that breeds in North America and winters in Mexico, Central
America and the Caribbean. It is a very rare vagrant to western
Europe. This swallow averages 13.5 cm (5 inches) long and weighs
about 20 g. The bill is tiny. The adult Tree Swallow has iridescent
blue-green upperparts, white underparts, and a very slightly forked
tail. The female usually has duller colours than the male, often
more greenish than the more bluish male. The juvenile plumage is
dull grey-brown above and may have hint of a gray breast band.
Being highly social outside of the breeding season, tree swallows
may form flocks of several thousand birds near roost sites. Flocks
near Vacherie, Louisiana were estimated to contain well over 1
million birds during December 2009.
Cache is cammo'd container large enough for small trades. Please
replace as found for the next cacher
This cache is placed as
part of OGA day
It would be appreciated if not found until
Saturday Aug 13, 2011