The cache is located within the Cooper Marsh Conservation Areas Western Impoundment part of a provincially significant wetland known as Charlottenburgh Marsh. The western impoundment is home to a diverse number of flora and fauna species some of which are rare and unique to this area. It is an interesting walk along the perimeter dyke with opportunities to view different habitat features along the way, including alder swamp, open water, sedge marsh, and engineered channels. Bring your binoculars/scopes and or cameras as well as field guides as there is always lots to see, particularly during migration madness. In the spring and fall, particularly, this wetland is host to a number of species of waterfowl including - mallard, black duck, wood duck, green-wing teal, common goldeneye, ring neck duck, gadwall, and hooded merganser to name just a few. A number of these species along with other wetland birds (coots, bitterns, gallinules, rails, grebes) nest within the marsh providing excellent birding opportunities year around. The spring chorus of frogs can be defining if you arrive at the right time and on a good night will provide you with hours of peaceful indulgence.
Park in the small parking area and proceed quietly to the blind for a view of the marsh. Tread softly and slowly as much of the wildlife in this area is skittish of human traffic. I would appreciate is you could let me know what species of waterfowl you have seen on your trip to the cache. Knowing your wildlife sign may help you locate the cache. The cache contains a log book, pencil, the trinkets.