Burlington Bay Paddling Turtle (Geo-Art)
This Geocache is not at the Posted Coordinates. Read the description below, in order to obtain the final coordinates for this Geocache.
Did you know, with the addition of the Midland Painted Turtle earlier in the year, all of Ontario’s Turtles are now on the Canadian “Species at Risk” list. If you’re lucky, you may even see one as you paddle around to these caches.
This series of caches was placed by a kayak. The put in and take out coordinates have been provided at each end of this water trail. Caches range in size, from a nasty silver nano, to a small twist top container. Please read the hints, if you require assistance. I have tried to keep them specific, as I would prefer that all these caches are found. (I bet you wold prefer the same) All micro containers, have “Rite in the Rain” paper, so they should withstand the wet environment well, but you are welcome to replace (or add) a logbook if necessary.
Please be cautious of the wind speed and changing weather, as a storm can blow up quickly here creating waves that may easily swamp a small watercraft. Also be aware of large watercraft on the bay, although most operate further away from shore. You will also likely cross the training path of the Hamilton Rowing Club, these crafts move quickly.
In many cases, the geocaches are hidden overhanging a very shallow beach area, and depending on the water level, you may have to exit your watercraft to reach the cache, although most caches were hidden from the comfort of a kayak.
Coordinates for Final are on this page.
I hope you enjoy this series of caches, I placed them on three separate evenings, and saw an abundance of wildlife, including many large water birds.
Specifics about this Cache
This cache is placed on another Submerged Reef. Please approach this island with caution, if you have a larger watercraft. There is a great deal of jagged rocks, just below the surface. Kayaks and Canoes should not have any difficulty approaching this cache. At this cache, you are looking for a small blue bison tube hanging in a shrub Mulberry. I find it interesting, that this tree (that was likely plant by a bird) has had such stunted growth. Although it appears healthy, the extreme climate and lack of nutrients in this location has kept it quite small, and shrub like. Almost as if it was a Bonsai Tree.