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"Birds on the Bay" - Heron Surprise Traditional Cache

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Wizard of Ooze: As there has been no response from the cache owner indicating that they are still actively geocaching and have visited the cache location to replace it if missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within the requested time period, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities.

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Hidden : 12/31/2005
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Lovely park like setting with paved pathways. Popular place so beware of the mugglers.

With 462 species in Canada, “Birding” is a fascinating hobby for a growing number of Canadians. Our beautiful coastal area is part of the “Boundary Bay biome” or ecosystem. This is Canada’s top bird area with over 330 species, including some rare and endangered ones. A key stop-over on the Pacific Flyway for north-south migration, our area also provides opportunity to see many non-resident species, 50 different species of shorebirds alone, and more than 100,000 wintering waterfowl.

The “Great Blue” is the largest heron in Canada. With few natural enemies, they live long lives, often over 15 years. Full grown they can stand a meter or more tall. There are 3 Great Blue Heron colonies in our area. These sociable colonies are home to from a dozen, to several hundred nesting pairs. While the species is not endangered, the unique “Pacific” sub-species of the Great Blue is relatively few in number and is being monitored by conservationists. This spot is a favourite feeding ground and if you are lucky, a Great Blue might be standing, statue-like, a few feet from you.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)