Hi Ontbirders, This morning at 9:00 am I watched a Caspian Tern fly from west to east on the Ottawa River between Bate Island and the Quebec shore. I was on the upstream side of the island which is divided by the Champlain Bridge and facing Quebec. The bird was flying slowly and circling a bit so perhaps it is still in the area. The species is unusual in Ottawa. I apologize for the late posting as I can't reach the email address from which I normally subscribe to Ontbirds. To reach Bate Island from the Ontario side follow Island Park Drive north onto the Champlain Bridge. Part way over the bridge look for an exit on your right to the island. You can reach Island Park Drive from the 417 where there is an exit for westbound traffic only and from the Ottawa River Parkway from either direction. Good birding to all ... Bev McBride Ottawa _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
