Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
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| Beamer Memorial Conservation Area | |
|---|---|
 Upper Beamer Falls | |
| Location | Grimsby, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°11′21″N 79°34′12″W / 43.18917°N 79.57000°W |
| Area | 53 ha |
| Governing body | Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority |
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area is located on the Niagara Escarpment in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada, and is owned and operated by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. It is noted for being the best location on the Niagara Peninsula to observe the annual spring migration of raptors.[1][2]
Landform[edit]
The cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, the rolling terrain of the Vinemount Moraine and the deeply incised gorge of the Forty Mile Creek are the most prominent topographic features of the area.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Keep your eyes on the sky. HAWKWATCH: Raptors migrating along the Niagara escarpment". Welland Tribune. 2009-04-10. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ^ "Beamer Memorial Conservation Area". Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
- ^ "BEAMER MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA". freenet.hamilton.on.ca. 2009-03-31. Archived from the original on February 7, 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
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