Ontbirds Subscribers: An update to those considering the hike through the sedges both today (to and from the Old Airfield) and over the coming weeks.
The water level along the Ottawa River here is similar to the level it was at this time last year. The walk through the sedges is a wet one, with standing water ranging from 3-4” to tip of boot height. Boots are a must. We had four Nelson’s today, with all four being relatively close to the Sand Point parking area. We had them between 1 and 1.4 km from the parking spot at Sand Point. We walked along the sandy ATV trail to the south of the beach for about 500 meters then cut N to the beach. We ended our walk at the little sedge island surrounded by channels of water; we had a Nelson’s there, as well. In all cases we flushed only once then moved along. Good birding! -- Jon Ruddy Eastern Ontario Birding eontbird.ca Cell: 1-613-558-6821 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
