The American Avocet at the Alfred Lagoons -- first reported late yesterday on e-Bird by Daniel Lafortune -- continued as of late this morning. I was able observe the bird from the observation tower as it actively foraged in both cells of the lagoon and occasionally at close range. The bird briefly relocated to the marshy area just south of the entrance to the lagoon but returned about ten minutes later.
The Alfred Lagoons are located on 2 kilometres south of Alfred, Ontario. Directions: Follow COUNTY ROAD 17 to the EAST side of ALFRED. At the intersection with COUNTY ROAD 15/PEAT MOSS ROAD, head south for 2 kilometers on PEAT MOSS ROAD. Welcoming signage, the lagoons and an observation tower are readily found on the east side of the road. Aaron Hywarren OTTAWA _______________________________________________ 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
