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Gotta Have a Home
Increasing nesting populations of selected bird species and other animals in the Annapolis watershed was the overall objective of the "Gotta Have A Home" Project.


Osprey landing on its nest (Pandion haliaetus)
To enhance the effectiveness of this endeavour, a partnership (with CARP as lead) was formed between various interested groups, including Nova Scotia Power Inc., the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Ducks Unlimited, the Canadian Wildlife Service, the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture and the Annapolis Field Naturalists. As the project progressed, various other organizations and individuals also became involved.

The target species for this project were common loons (Gavia immer), tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolour), American kestrels (Falco sparverius), barred owls (Strix varia), wood ducks (Aix sponsa), ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) and little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus).

Due to fluctuating water levels, up to 15 floatable nesting platforms were constructed and placed within the Grand Lake flowage. Local property owners and other volunteers maintained these structures. The structures were removed at the end of the nesting season, in July. Several other locations at which the construction of these platforms would be beneficial were identified. These included McGill Lake in Nictaux and Neeves and Paradise lakes near Paradise.

The following structures were constructed or erected at select locations within the Belleisle marsh and other locations within the Annapolis watershed:

50 Tree Swallow houses
10 American Kestrel houses
2 Barred Owl nesting boxes
8 Pairing ponds for a variety of wetland species
10 Wood Duck nesting boxes
2 Osprey nesting platforms
10 Little Brown Bat houses

 Funding for this project was provided by:


Working together for a healthier environment Nova Scotia Power Inc. and Clean Annapolis River Project.
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