Pelee research site gets 51 nesting boxes

Mark Ribble, Leamington Post

The University of Windsor's Pelee Environmental Research Site was abuzz with activity last Saturday as 17 researchers from the university erected 51 tree swallow nesting boxes throughout the property.

The land at the corner of Road B and Road 19 in southeast Leamington was donated by the municipality to the University last year.

Associate Professor Dan Mennill spearheaded the project, which included colleagues, friends and family.

"This is the first of several research and teaching projects that we're developing at the site in the coming months," he said.

Mennill says plans are being made for a new set of gates at the property as well as some floating docks.

The site will serve as a research station for student and staff and the nesting boxes will be an important part of their research and teaching.

Mennill says they are working on fundraising for larger projects in the future.