[Ontbirds]Female Harlequin at Niagara Falls

[Jean and Bob]

The female Harlequin was still present in the same area above the Falls at 
3:00 PM this afternoon (1/13).  My wife first spotted it behind the rocks 
where the "Y" shaped tree trunk is located.  We then observed the Harlequin 
swimming and diving between the rocks.  It also walked out of the water to 
stand on the sloping rock in the same area.

In addition, we observed a pair of Red-breasted Nuthatches in the Dufferin 
Islands Nature Area.

Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson
St. Catharines

Directions:  After passing the Falls while travelling south on the Niagara 
Parkway, park in either the Greenhouse lot or Dufferin Islands parking area. 
Both on the right.  Viewing area is directly across from Dufferin Islands 
and east of the old Hydro building.