[Ontbirds] Hooded Mergansers and Common Goldeneye, Rideau River Ottawa

[Diane Larabie]

Hi all -
   
  My first dedicated bird outing proved fruitful!  At 3:40 pm, saw a flock of Hooded Mergansers and a pair of Common Goldeneye. Location not too far along the Rideau River as previously reported.  This flock was seen a bit further on the east side of the bridge at Bank and Riverside, swimming mid-river, closer to the Riverside drive.  Access can be seen along the eastern recreational pathway - going North on Bank St., cross the bridge, turn immediately right and follow the pathway.
   
  Count: 2 Male and 1 Female Hooded Mergansers; 1 Male and Female Common Goldeneye.
   


"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
  Maya Angelou

       
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