On Saturday, Dec.8, the male Harlequin Duck was easily spotted with binoculars in exactly the same location as previously reported, in Port Weller on the left (north) side of the far end of the eastern spit. It was keeping company with 4 female Buffleheads close to the shore. Directions from previous posting; From QEW, exit at Niagara Street and head north on Niagara Street. Continue along Niagara until it ends at Lakeshore Road. Turn right onto Lakeshore Road and cross the Welland Canal at Lock 1. Drive until Seaway Haulage Road, turn left onto this road, and continue until you reach the recreation trails along the canal. Walk down the road or the path, till the far end of the Eastern spit. The Harlequin was spotted here, as well as other ducks and a red necked grebe.............Good Luck, Astrid Akkerman _______________________________________________ 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/
