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Itinerary and Estimated
Price
This
is the plan as of May 2004.
As flights, trains, ground transportation, and lodging are finalized the plan
may be adjusted.
Price
Airfare to and from Winnipeg has been purchased and tickets issued to all individuals.
Internal flight tickets have been purchased and are in Adrian's hands.
Train tickets have been purchased and are in Adrian's hands.
Itinerary
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Day
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Date
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Activities
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Night
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1
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Thursday
June 3, 2004
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Early
AM flight Philadelphia to Winnipeg,
Bird Oak Hammock Marsh, Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg Area |
Portage
la Prairie, Manitoba
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2
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Friday
June 4, 2004
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Bird St
Ambroise Beach Provincial Park, Delta
Marsh, |
Brandon,
Manitoba
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3
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Saturday
June 5, 2004
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Brandon,
Manitoba
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4
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Sunday
June 6, 2004
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Bird Whitewater Lake and the prairies around Melita
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Melita,
Manitoba
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5
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Monday
June 7, 2004
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Bird
Saskatchewan border area and pothole country
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6
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Tuesday
June 8, 2004
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7
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Wednesday
June 9, 2004
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8
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Thursday
June 10, 2004
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Drive to Winnipeg,
Mid-day flight to Thompson |
Thompson,
Manitoba
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9
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Friday
June 11, 2004
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Bird
Thompson
Evening train to Churchill |
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10
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Saturday
June 12, 2004
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Morning
arrival by train
Bird Churchill area |
Churchill,
Manitoba
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11
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Sunday
June 13, 2004
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Bird
Churchill area
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Churchill,
Manitoba
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12
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Monday
June 14, 2004
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Bird Churchill area |
Churchill,
Manitoba
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13
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Tuesday
June 15, 2004
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Bird
Churchill area
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Churchill,
Manitoba
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14
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Wednesday
June 16, 2004
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Early
flight Churchill to Winnipeg, Mid-day flight Winnipeg to Philadelphia
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Home
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General Information
Clothing
Bring warm clothing, lots of layers and rain gear. Though temperatures may even
reach the 70's it is more likely that we'll see snowy conditions (in particular
in Churchill). The wind off the ice on the Hudson Bay, can drop temperatures
well below freezing, so brings lots of warm protective clothing - gloves, hats,
extra socks.
Footwear - you will need waterproof boots to enjoy the tundra as well as Douglas
Marsh, where we'll search for Yellow Rail. Insulated boots will be a big help
or large enough to accommodate several pairs of socks. Above all, make sure
that they are at least 10-12 inches in height, as you will be walking through
puddles of icy water and possibly a little deeper water at Douglas Marsh.
Insects
Though we are not at the height of mosquito season, it will be wise to bring
protective clothing (i.e. head-nets) and insect repellent.
Transportation
Transport will be by 15-passenger Van, using the back seat area for luggage,
allowing for our 10 participants. Van will be driven by the leaders.
Meals
Meals are not included in the price. We will be stopping as convenient. Picnic
breakfasts and picnic lunches will be attempted whenever possible.