Hi Ontbirders The Razorbill found by Mark Gawn was still present at dusk tonight. It had drifted a little east of Deschenes Lookout (west end lookout of the Ottawa River Parkway) and was out in the middle of the river where the gulls were resting/roosting. It appears to be in good condition and was observed diving numerous times during the afternoon. At dusk it appeared to be settling in for the night. This represents the first record for the Ottawa-Gatineau district and one of the few records for eastern Ontario. Not sure where it will be tomorrow but I'd suggest Britannia Point, Deschenes Lookout or below Deschenes Rapids on the Quebec side to start your search. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Deschenes Lookout is located at the western end of the Ottawa River Parkway. Britannia Point is located just east of the Britannia Conservation Area. Follow Cassels Road past BCA and drive to dead end. Britannia Point is accessible from Britannia Water Filtration Plant Deschenes Rapids: Quebec side: Take Champlain Bridge north and turn west on Lucerne Blvd.. Follow to Vanier Road and turn left. Go almost to the end and then left on Martel. Park at end on right and walk down trail to rapids.Check east along bicycle path.
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