Thought I would send an update, that the first summer (versus juvenile) Green Heron first seen a month or so ago is still present on Beech River (also called Gull River on Google Maps) approximately 2-3 km north of Hwy 118 on Hwy 35. This rarely seen species (for northern Ontario) can be seen anywhere along the river on either side of the bridge that crosses the river on Hwy 35, so water access is necessary for viewing. Public access to Lake Boshkung is available just west of the bridge that crosses the narrows between Boshkung and Little Boshkung on Hwy 118 a few km west of Hwy 35. Launch is on the south side of 118, then go under the bridge and north 2-3 km north to the mouth of Beech River into Lake Boshkung. Some parts of the river are shallow, but still navigable by motor boat, although more easily by paddled watercraft. Since first seen, this Green Heron does appear to be transitioning towards maturity, but still with plumage pointing towards 1st summer.
As a point of additional interest, near the mouth of the river, a group of 6-7 Mallards can also be seen that seem to prefer diving for food over more typical dabbling (regularly seen this summer). Happy end-of-summer/early fall birding! Steve Kinsley, RD (College of Dietitians of Ontario: Reg. # 1083) Nu Connexions: Your partner in nutrient analysis, Canadian food labelling and photography services http://www.nuconnexions.com/ http://www.nutritionlabels.ca/ http://www.purspectivephoto.com/ Tel:(905) 478-8915 P.O. Box 269 Queensville, ON L0G 1R0 Canada _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] 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
