[wisb] Port Washington Bird Sanctuary in Ozaukee County
- From: Cutright.Noel <Noel.Cutright@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:24:13 +0000
Here is more information about this site. A handicapped gravel path leads
north from the parking lot at the east end of South Beach Dr. that is located
off S. Washington St. just south of the Port Washington Power Plant. Also
available at the parking lot are 2 picnic tables, a port-a-potty, and a trash
receptacle along with a path leading to the beach where canoes and kayaks can
be launched. Sometimes an algae mat develops along the sandy shore of Lake
Michigan here, but it was quite small this morning. The peregrine nesting box
is located overhead on the southeast corner of the power plant roof and is
easily viewed. The path leading to the sanctuary from the parking lot, which
has a line of trees and shrubs between it and the rip-rapped shoreline, joins
with a circular gravel path that encircles the bird sanctuary. This morning
water was being pumped into the pond/wetland that comprises most of the
sanctuary. It is hoped that water levels can be manipulated to attract
shorebirds and maybe some waders. A few small shrubs have been planted at
intervals on the earthen berm located between the circular path and the
wetland/pond. There is also a line of trees and shrubs on the east side of the
sanctuary. Hopefully this woody vegetation will attract migrants coming in off
Lake Michigan. At the southeast corner of the sanctuary, there is a fishing
platform where one can cast south into Lake Michigan. I don't know if there is
a plan for a strategically placed sitting bench or two (I hope so).
Sanctuary Rules: It is open from dawn until dusk, no motorized vehicles,
bicycles, or dogs are allowed, and pedestrians are to stay off the rip-rap and
stay on the path.
Noel Cutright, Ozaukee County
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