One Caspian Tern was viewed this morning at the beach area of Petrie Island. It was first seen about 9 am in the company of the Ring-billed Gulls resting on the beach. It was viewed a second time about an hour later flying along the shoreline of the river heading east toward the beach area. Directions: >From Ottawa take Highway 417 east (The Queensway) to the split for >Orleans (Ottawa-Carleton 174, formerly Highway 17). Stay in the left lanes to take this exit. Drive approx.14 km to the Petrie Islands exit which will be left at Trim Road. Turn left and follow the road to the beach area.
Heather Pickard. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
