interpretive nature trail along the wetland. This trail is
wheelchair accessible and is now used by residents and also by
students at Charlottetown Rural High School as it provides a
wonderful outdoor classroom.

The P.E.I. Wetland Stewardship Program works with the
landowner(s) and community discussing the various approaches to
protecting and enhancing wetlands. This program provides an
excellent opportunity for communities interested in natural
history, wetland protection, habitat enhancement and recreational
activities. The options are endless: develop ae natural
interpretive trail for residents use, develop public property for
wildlife use, or develop a management plan for an entire watershed
and improve a large area for wildlife use.

The Wetland Stewardship Program can provide technical
assistance, help to secure funding, assist with landowner contact,
and offer assistance on the development of the project. Steward-
ship staff would continue to offer support for the duration of the
project as well as offer suggestions for continuation or expansion
of the original goal.

If you are interested in discussing a project applicable to
your area and would like some assistance, please feel free to
contact either Brenda Brydon, Rosemary Curley, or Tom Duffy at 368-
4683.

ANIMAL AND PLANT SIGHTINGS - Jan. to Apr./94 Compiled by JDM

Seals - 3 hauled out on the ice at Hillsborough River Bridge on
Mar. 15 (JDM).

Amphibians - 4 spring peepers on basement window and wall in Donagh
on Apr. 10 (JDMc). Spring peepers and
wood frogs started calling in Mt. Albion
on Apr. 11 (HJ) and wood frogs started
calling in Donagh on Apr. 12 (JDM).

Birds: Great Blue Heron - 1 at Coleman Corner in Feb. (JW), first
spring report from Ellen’s Creek on Mar. 28 (BBa), scattered
individuals being reported from various points in early Apr.
despite the still heavy estuarial ice; Canada Geese - first geese
reports were from J.D. MacLeod in Orwell on approximately March
15th when he seen 150 (HJ), present at Beach Grove on Mar. 23
(VMac), very common in early Apr., nesting behaviour observed in
one pair at Mount Albion on Apr. 6 (HJ); Brant - 4 at Tryon River
on Apr. 3 (JDM, BB); Black Ducks - flying in pairs and threes on
Feb. 19 at Donagh (JDM); American Widgeon - pair mating at Tryon
River on Apr. 3 (BB, JDM); Greater Scaup - approx. 50 at Oyster