On the river in the west end of Ottawa, at noon: additionally 5 Black Scoter (2
male, 3 female) upstream from Remic Rapids, joining a predominantly male flock
of a dozen White-winged Scoter.
Black Scoter is viewed as "a very rare spring migrant" in these parts (as per
Bruce Di Labio report to this list, 22 April 2011).
Nick von Maltzahn
Directions (courtesy of NeilyWorld):
Remic Rapids: From Highway 417 (The Queensway) take exit 122 (Parkdale Avenue).
The eastbound exit ramp comes to a stop sign at Parkdale Avenue in 0.1 km,
while the westbound exit ramp becomes Westmount Avenue and reaches Parkdale
Avenue in 0.2 km. Turn north onto Parkdale and proceed 1.7 km to the Ottawa
River Parkway, passing Wellington and Scott Streets on the way. Pass under the
Ottawa River Parkway. Continue 0.3 km round a 270 degree righthand turn to join
the Ottawa River Parkway. Continue 0.8 km southwest along the Parkway to the
Remic Rapids Lookout turnoff. Turn right or northwest into the parking area at
Remic Rapids.
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