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Regarding the kid and the turtle, part of growing up is internalizing the
title of that Rolling Stones song: "You can't always get what you want."
The appropriate response for a parent to make is, "No, you can't. [Insert
reason.] Get over it."
Looks as if a lot of public education is needed. It's very troubling if
authorities hesitate to impose penalties because of fear of public reaction.
From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of James Churchill
Sent: June-23-14 9:36 AM
To: naturens
Subject: [NatureNS] Miner's Marsh offleash park...
hi folks,
dogs -
Others might have noticed this but there are lots of off-leash dogs at the
Marsh these days. This morning a number of them were chasing ducks in the
water. There are currently broods of Wood Ducks, Mallards and Pied-billed
Grebes (2 pairs) hanging around within the marsh and young of other birds at
the periphery of the marsh.
Speaking with Gren Jones, DU Director, there is a fine for having off-leash
dogs at this site. There is one sign indicating to keep pets on leashes but
it is around the back near the private drive (northeast corner). There used
to be one near the bridge as well, but it has been taken down. It is not fun
to remind people of this and can elicit strong emotions from some people
when confronted about it. DU is working to get another sign up here.
turtles -
during Marsh Madness this weekend a number of attendees mentioned that they
have observed people taking Eastern Painted Turtles from the Marsh for their
children etc. One individual mentioned that they were trying to convince a
lady not to take them from the marsh and she responded that since she told
her child she could have one, and that the child was currently crying she
would just take it anyway.
Some thoughts around this are to put up an interpretive sign near some of
the prime basking areas, or even create basking areas farther from the marsh
edge.
If anyone has thoughts on these things let me know and I can pass along
suggestions to DU.
cheers,
James.
--
James Churchill
Kentville, Nova Scotia
jameslchurchill@gmail.com
(902) 681-2374
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naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] =
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offleash park...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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folks, <o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
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class=3DMsoNormal>dogs - <o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Others might have noticed this but there are lots of =
off-leash dogs at the Marsh these days. This morning a number of them =
were chasing ducks in the water. There are currently broods of Wood =
Ducks, Mallards and Pied-bi