The female Harlequin Duck, which has been seen regularly in December was seen in the open water portion below the Ontario side of Dechenes Rapids yesterday and today around 4 pm both days. I have observed this bird for the first time on December 9th at the upper portion of the rapids on the Quebec side but wrongly identified it as a female Bufflehead due to poor visibility at the end of the day.
Today, two male Common Mergansers were in the same waters. Marie Hélène Giguère Gatineau Directions thanks to previous lister Jon Pleizier Dechenes Rapids: Follow Island Park Drive north and cross the Champlain Bridge. Turn left onto Lucerne and follow to Vanier. Turn left on Vanier which will reach the rapids. Walk along the trail to the left(downstream) past the island. The female Harlequin Duck is near or below the shallow rocks on the Ottawa side. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
