Today's OFO field trip for spring waterfowl migrants east of Ottawa was thoroughly enjoyed by the 15 participants. Highlights of the 50 species seen were Ross's Goose (adult on Milton road), Snow Goose, American Bittern (2 west of the Petrie Island causeway), Redhead duck (4 at Embrun lagoon), Sandhill Crane (3 on Milton), an early Spotted Sandpiper (Giroux road ponds) and a Great Horned Owl on it's nest. 14 duck species were seen.
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