[Ontbirds]Am. Bittern - Mer Bleue, Ottawa

[Patrick Blake]

I went birding after work this evening to the Mer Bleue Bog.  There was a single AMERICAN BITTERN off of the eastern most boardwalk.  It was actually visible for about ten minutes, bobbing its head and making that unmistakable call.  After a while, though, I think it caught on that I was watching it, so it promptly disappeared into the reeds.

Also present was a single WILSON'S SNIPE that made a brief appearance flying over the boardwalk.  CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS were in the woods near the OFNC feeder.

DIRECTIONS: Take 417 to the Innes Road exit.  Turn right onto Anderson Road about 5 kilometers and follow the signs to the Mer Bleue Bog.
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