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Esquimalt Lagoon and surrounds

48.42331 , -123.45849

Canada

This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. Islands and spits within the lagoon provide additional habitat.

Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meeting place.

The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit, as do various species of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids, grebes and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2023 over 240 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibility of the site. 

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 48.4233/-123.4585 (2023-07-25 03:25:12 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 48.4233/-123.4585 (2022-08-03 05:08:09 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 48.4233/-123.4585 (2022-08-03 02:55:20 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 48.4233/-123.4585 (2022-08-03 02:54:52 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 48.4233/-123.4585 (2022-08-03 02:41:40 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 48.4233/-123.4585 (2022-08-03 01:18:03 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 48.4288/-123.4629 (2021-05-12 14:53:24 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Esquimalt Lagoon And Surrounds" (2021-05-12 14:53:24 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-07-25 03:25:12
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. Islands and spits within the lagoon provide additional habitat. Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meeting place. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit, as do various species of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids, grebes and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 2023 over 240 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibility of the site. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 05:08:09
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. Islands and spits within the lagoon provide additional habitat. Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meeting place. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit, as do various speices species of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids, grebes and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibility of the site. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 03:41:40
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. accessible. Islands and spits within the lagoon provide additional habitat. Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary.  The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meeting place. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit, as do various speices of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids, grebes and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibility of the site. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 02:55:20
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary.  The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meeting place. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit, as do various speices of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids, grebes and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibity accessibility of the site. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 02:54:52
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary.  The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meteing meeting place. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit, as do various speices of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids alcids, grebes and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibity of the site. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 02:41:40
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. Especially important as habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl, the lagoon is protected as the Esquimalt Lagoon National Migratory Bird Sanctuary.  The lagoon has long been used by the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations as a source of food and a meteing place. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit.spit, as do various speices of sparrow. Looking out to sea, alcids and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibity of the site. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 01:18:03
This large lagoon is formed by a spit around 2km long. A road with a bridge across the mouth of the lagoon runs the length of the spit, making the site extremely accessible. The site offers good birding both on the lagoon side and on the ocean side of the spit. The lagoon provides shelter for waterfowl and waders, gulls and terns. Trumpeter Swans are regularly seen and one or two remain even in summer. Tame Brown Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds inhabit the spit. Looking out to sea, alcids and loons may be seen according to the season. Black Oystercatchers are resident, while Spotted Sandpipers are present from spring to fall and most of the region's waders have been recorded on migration. As of August 2022 some 234 species had been recorded, reflecting the variety of habitats and the value of the lagoon to birds, as well as the accessibity of the site. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator)
Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata)
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus)
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa)
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata)
Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus)

Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-11 11:24:58)

Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-11 11:23:34)

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-11 11:23:20)

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 05:01:29)

Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 05:00:29)

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 05:00:06)

Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 04:59:41)

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 04:57:51)

Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 04:57:34)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 04:47:17)

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 04:44:04)

Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) was added by Stephen Matthews (2022-08-03 02:42:09)

  • Timing and strategy

The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible.

Birding here is easy, even effortless: just walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). In bad weather, birding can be conducted from a parked vehicle. Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available.

The area around the information board is a prime spot for viewing the islands and spits within the lagoon. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines.

Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a worthwhile visit can be made in around half an hour. Activities such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-07-25 03:26
The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible. Birding here is easy, even effortless: just walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). In bad weather, birding could can be conducted from a parked vehicle. Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available. The area around the information board is a prime spot for viewing the islands and spits within the lagoon. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines. Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a worthwhile visit can be made in around half an hour. Activities such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 18:17
The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible. Birding here is easy, even effortless: just walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). In bad weather, birding could be done conducted from a parked vehicle. Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available. The area around the information board is a prime spot for viewing the islands and spits within the lagoon. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines. Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a worthwhile visit can be made in around half an hour. Activities such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 05:09
The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible. Birding here is easy, even effortless: walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). In bad weather, birding could be done from a parked vehicle. Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available. The area around the information board is a prime spot for viewing the islands and spits within the lagoon. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines. Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a worthwhile visit can be made in around half an hour. Activites Activities such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 04:56
The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible. Birding here is easy, even effortless: walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). In bad weather, birding could be done from a parked vehicle. Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available. The area around the information board is a prime spot for viewing the islands and spits within the lagoon. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines. Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a casual worthwhile visit can be made in around half an hour. Activites such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 01:18
The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spiring spring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible. Birding here is easy, even effortless: walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines. Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a casual visit can be made in half an hour. Activites such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 00:52
The site is best for waterfowl in winter and waders in spiring or fall. It is quieter in summer but gulls, osprey and other residents should be visible. Birding here is easy, even effortless: walk, cycle or drive the length of the road (Ocean Boulevard, around 2km). Parking is possible on the south side of the road at most points, so that space is always likely to be available. Do not neglect the northeast and southwest corners of the lagoon, which may harbour birds such as Spotted Sandpipers and passerines. Due to the outstanding convenience of the site, a casual visit can be made in half an hour. Activites such as carefully looking through flocks of gulls or seawatching would take an hour or more.
  • How to get there

By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Island Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Continue on Ocean Boulevard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd.

The site can be visited by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke (where Whiffin Spit and East Sooke Regional Park are renowned birding venues). By bicycle, the lagoon can be visited by making a short detour from the Galloping Goose Trail (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line from Victoria to Sooke).

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-11 11:20
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Island Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Continue on Ocean Boulevard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd.\ Rodd. The site can be visited by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke (where Whiffin Spit and East Sooke Regional Park are renowned birding venues). By bicycle, the lagoon can be visited by making a short detour from the Galloping Goose Trail (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line from Victoria to Sooke).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-07-25 03:31
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Island Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Continue on Ocean Boulevard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd.\ The site can be visited by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke (where Whiffin Spit and East Sooke Regional Park are renowned birding venues). By bicycle, the lagoon can be visited by making a short detour from the Galloping Goose Trail (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line from Victoria to Sooke, shown in blue dots on the map).Sooke).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-07-25 03:30
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Island Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Remain Continue on Ocean Boulvard Boulevard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd. One can also visit the Rodd.\ The site can be visited by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke. Sooke (where Whiffin Spit and East Sooke Regional Park are renowned birding venues). By bicycle, the lagoon could can be visited by making a short detour from the Galloping Goose Trail (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line from Victoria to Sooke, shown in blue dots on the map).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 18:20
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Island Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Remain on Ocean Boulvard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd. One can also visit the site by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke. By bicycle, the lagoon could be visited by making a short detour from the Gallopping Galloping Goose Trail (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line from Victoria to Sooke, shown in blue dots on the map).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 18:16
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Isalnd Island Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Remain on Ocean Boulvard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd. One can also visit the site by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke. By bicycle, the lagoon could be visited by making a short detour from the Gallopping Goose Trail (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line).line from Victoria to Sooke, shown in blue dots on the map).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 03:40
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Isalnd Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Remain on Ocean Boulvard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd. One can also visit the site by taking a slight detour on the route between Victoria and Sooke. By bicycle, the lagoon could be visited by making a short detour from the Gallopping Goose Trail (following (a popular multi-use trail following the former railway line).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 03:39
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria (follow signs Victoria. Take Highway 1 west and leave it to join the Island Highway in the direction of Sooke. From the Isalnd Highway, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard. Remain on Ocean Boulvard instead of turning left uphill for Fort Rodd). Rodd. One can also visit the site by taking a slight detour on the way from route between Victoria to Sooke. and Sooke. By bicycle, the lagoon could be visited by making a short detour from the Gallopping Goose Trail (following the former railway line).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 01:22
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria (follow signs for Fort Rodd). One can visit by taking a slight detour on the way from Victoria to Sooke.Sooke. By bicycle, the lagoon could be visited by making a short detour from the Gallopping Goose Trail (following the former railway line).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 01:20
By car, the lagoon is around 15 minutes' drive from Victoria (follow signs for Fort Rodd). One can visit by taking a slight detour on the way from Victoria to Sooke.

From the road (Ocean Boulevard), a narrow stretch of shoreline can be accessed at most points along the spit. The road is open all day but note that camping or remaining in vehicles overnight is not permitted.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 03:34
From the road (Ocean Boulevard), a narrow stretch of shoreline can be accessed at most points along the spit. The road is open all day but note that camping or remaining in vehicles overnight is not permitted.
  • Other attractions

At the northern end of the lagoon, Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd are historic attractions which are open for viewing.

Non-birding companions may enjoy the beach and the scenery, including spectacular views of the Olympic mountains across the Juan de Fuca Strait. In case of high winds or chilly weather they can even appreciate the view from inside their vehicles.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 03:28
At the northern end of the lagoon, Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd are historic attractions which are open for viewing. Non-birding companions may enjoy the beach adn/or and the scenery, including spectacular views of the Olympic mountains across the strait.Juan de Fuca Strait. In case of high winds or chilly weather they can even appreciate the view from inside their vehicles.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 00:56
At the northern end of the lagoon, Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd are historic attractions which are open for viewing. Non-birding companions may enjoy the beach adn/or the scenery, including spectacular views of the Olympic mountains across the strait. In case of high winds or chilly weather they can even appreciate the view from inside their vehicles.

A large information board south of the bridge at the mouth of the lagoon provides information on the site and typical species.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 18:19
A large information board south of the bridge at the mouth of the lagoon provides information on the site and typical species.

The main source of danger and annoyance is the busy road. Care is needed when crossing the road or observing from the roadside. To avoid frequent crossings, one can walk the spit along the lagoon side and return along the ocean side. When crossing the bridge, be sure to use the pedestrian passage on the lagoon side.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 02:57
The main source of danger and annoyance is the busy road. Care is needed when crossing the road or observing from the roadside. To avoid frequent crossings, one can walk the spit along the lagoon side and return along the ocean side. When crossing the bridge, be sure to use the pedestrian passage on the lagoon side.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 02:46
The main source of danger and annoyance is the busy road. Care is needed when crossing the road or observing from the roadside.  When crossing the bridge, be sure to use the pedestrian passage on the lagoon side.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-08-03 02:45
The main source of danger and annoyance is the busy road. Care is needed when crossing the road or observing from the roadside. 
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